While this is not related to class. I would just like to say that my heart goes out those victims and their families of the shooting at Virginia Tech.
Over the past few days I have been in shock and awe over the events that unfolded. I keep thinking to myself that this could have happened to any student, anytime, anywhere. That is so scary. Sitting in class yesterday I thought to myself “what would I do?” and I had no answer.
I ask you this….what would you do in that situation. wold you barricade a door and stand with your fellow classmate? or would you try to save yourself and jump out a window?
One victim that particularly captured my heart was Liviu Librescu, (his bio can be seen here http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/l/liviu_librescu/index.html). He was a senior researcher in engineering, also an expert in aeronautics in Israel before coming to the states. Much of my family is from Israel and I guess a connection is always there. The thing that really struck a cord was that he was a Holocaust survivor. Not only were all 4 of my grandparents survivors but my own mother was as well. So this really hits my heart. Having been through so much, he still blocked the door with his body to prevent the shooter from coming in, saving the lives of students. Giving his own life. To me, that sums up exactly what kind of person he probably was. I have tears in my eyes just thinking about it.
To all those who have been victims of this tragedy and to your families, I wish you love.
