Days like Yesterday

I grew up about 1 1/2 south of Blacksburg, VA - so, many of my hometown friends and acquaintances attended VT. In fact, two of my best friends just graduated 2 years ago from Tech. I have so many memories of visiting, walking on campus, staying in those dorms, going to parties off campus, hanging out downtown, going to football games & as much as my school had a friendly rivalry with VT - we are trying to pull together and offer any assistance to them now. My brother's girlfriend lived in the dorm where the first shooting occurred and was isolated in her room all day (but she is now with her family). We are just happy she is safe and with her loved ones right now. I just feel so bad for the families and friends of the deceased and campuses should be safe and secure places. I think anyone who is on a campus or in a classroom feels that their security has been disrupted. I can't understand or fathom the tragedy and I don't think many people can - but I want to know what we can learn from this? Is there a lesson to be learned about safety on campus or giving students the help they need so they won't react violently...I certainly don't have the answers, but I have the prayers.