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2023 Schedule

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SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023
9:43 a.m. 3.2 Mile Run in Remembrance — Virginia Tech Campus
Online registration opens on Feb. 1. For more information please visit the Rec Sports website.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023
Midnight Lighting of Ceremonial Candle — April 16 Memorial
The ceremonial candle will be lit by representatives of the student body and the names of the 32 Hokies lost on April 16, 2007, will be read. The Corps of Cadets will stand guard for 32 minutes. The candle will remain lit for 24 hours.
9:43 a.m. Wreath Laying and Moment of Silence — April 16 Memorial
11:27 p.m. Cadet Guard — April 16th Memorial
Members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will stand guard at the April 16th Memorial for 32 minutes.
11:59 p.m. Extinguishing of Ceremonial Candle – April 16 Memorial
Members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will stand guard for 32 minutes prior to the 11:59 p.m. extinguishing. The candle will be extinguished, and the light will be carried back into Burruss Hall, representing the commitment to never forget.

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