Continuing Coverage by:
Remembering… Profiles Of Those Killed
Click on a name to read a more in-depth profile for each victim.
Daniel Cueva —Lima, Peru The international studies major transferred from the University of Miami
Emily Hilscher —Woodville, Va. An animal lover from rural Rappahannock County
G.V. Loganathan —Blacksburg, Va. Came from his native India to teach engineering
Jamie Bishop —Blacksburg, Va. An assistant professor of German
Juan Ortiz —Bayamon, Puerto Rico A graduate student in civil engineering
Kevin Granata —Blacksburg, Va. Researched muscle and reflex response and robotics
Liviu Librescu —Blacksburg, Va. Colleagues called him a gentleman and a scholar
Maxine Turner —Vienna, Va. A senior chemical-engineering student
Rachael Hill —Richmond, Va. A freshman with an interest in biology
Reema Samaha —Centreville, Va. Her family said dance was her passion
Ryan Clark —Martinez, Ga. A resident adviser and a leader in the marching band
Matt Gwaltney —Chester, Va. An engineering student known for his good nature
Matt La Porte —Dumont, N.J. The freshman enjoyed the military regimen
Henh Ly —Roanoke, Va. Came to the U.S. from China as a child
Daniel O’Neil —Lincoln, R.I. Wanted to manage floodwaters and damage
Mary Karen Read —Annandale, Va. A member of the homecoming court and the marching band
Minal Panchal —Mumbai, India She dreamed of being an architect like her father
Brian Bluhm —Cedar Rapids, Iowa One class remained to earn his graduate degree
Waleed Shaalan —Blacksburg, Va. A husband and father seeking a post-graduate degree
Jarrett Lane —Narrows, Va. Former valedictorian and four-sport athlete
Partahi Lombantoruan —Indonesia The 34-year-old dreamed of teaching
Jeremy Herbstritt —Spring Township, Pa. A graduate student studying civil engineering
Ross Alameddine —Saugus, Mass. His friends called him easygoing and kind
Jocelyne Couture-Nowak —Blacksburg, Va. Gave everything for her teaching
Austin Cloyd —Blacksburg, Va. Shy freshman could light up a room with a smile
Erin Peterson —Centreville, Va. A high-school basketball star
Lauren McCain —Hampton, Va. She was active in a Christian campus ministry
Nicole White —Carrollton, Va. A junior working toward an international studies degree
Leslie Sherman —Springfield, Va. An honors student with a passion for history
Caitlin Hammaren —Westtown, N.Y. She wanted to be involved in international politics
Michael Pohle —Flemington, N.J. A biology major and lacrosse player
Julia Pryde —Middleton, N.J. An active environmental volunteer