'Uncomfortable with Evil'

That's the title of the best piece on the Virginia Tech events I've read. Predictably, it was written by Charlie Lehardy.

Governor Declares Statewide Day of Mourning in Ohio on Friday

From Governor Ted Strickland's office:

Governor Ted Strickland today declared Friday, April 20, 2007, as a statewide day of mourning for the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy.

At the request of Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Strickland joins with governors across the country in designating tomorrow as a day to remember those involved in Monday’s shooting.

“Ohioans are grieving for the students and faculty members whose lives were tragically taken at Virginia Tech,” Strickland said. “I encourage everyone to take a few moments Friday at noon to offer their heartfelt prayers and support for the victims of this tragedy and their families.”

Strickland asks Ohioans to observe a moment of silence or ring a bell at noon Friday in honor of the victims.

(Thanks to the excellent Columbuser.com for drawing attention to this story.)

Virginia Tech

Praying.

These shootings are inexplicable. But for some help, you may want to read these posts:
When Tragedy Hits the Innocent, Part 1
When Tragedy Hits the Innocent, Part 2
When Tragedy Hits the Innocent, Part 3
When Tragedy Hits the Innocent, Part 4
The Light of the World!

[ADDITIONAL HELP can be found here, here, and here.]

[Mark D. Roberts has important things to say about how to help people who are grieving. You might want to also read the comments of Pastor Mike there.

[THANKS TO: Charlie Lehardy and Hugh Hewitt for linking to this post.]