2026 Schedule

Thursday, April 16, 2026

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

Members of the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad will carry wreaths to the memorial, which will then be placed by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and Laura Sands.

11:27 p.m.

Cadet Guard – April 16 Memorial

Members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will stand guard at the April 16 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.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

9 a.m.

3.2 for 32 Run in Remembrance – Campus

Online registration opens the week of February 1. For more information, please visit the Rec Sports website.

1:30 p.m.

Remembrance Service – War Memorial Chapel

A service to honor those who died on April 16, 2007. Seating will begin at 1:15 p.m. No recording equipment permitted.

For questions related to any of these events, or about the Day of Remembrance in general, please contact Kelly McCann.