Governor Glenn Youngkin Orders Flags at Half-Staff for 18th Anniversary of Virginia Tech Shooting, Honoring 32 Victims

Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags across Virginia to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting. This directive honors the 32 individuals who lost their lives in the tragic event on April 16, 2007, when Seung-Hui Cho, a 23-year-old senior and English major at Virginia Tech, carried out the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history at 7:15 a.m. before taking his own life. The remembrance of this somber occasion extends beyond Virginia, with various commemorations and reflections shared by public figures and communities. Representative Vindman expressed solidarity with the Virginia Tech community, while Representative Thompson highlighted ongoing efforts to enact legislation aimed at enhancing community safety in response to such tragedies. In addition to official tributes, local businesses like Orange Theory Fitness are also participating in memorial activities to honor the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting, reflecting the widespread impact and remembrance of the event.