As I write this, officers from God knows how many law enforcement agencies are searching for an individual (or individuals) who’ve committed an awful crime on Virginia Tech’s campus.

This does not define how I view my community; the New River Valley is a wonderful place to live and work.  I know that for many people, it will define how they view my community, however, and that’s a shame.

Today, however, I won’t try and convince you otherwise.  I’d just ask that you pray – for the families of those killed today, for those protecting and serving, as well as the family of the individual who’s done this.