Jeremy Herbstritt, 27, of Bellefonte, PA. A graduate student in engineering, he enjoyed working on machinery
Rachel Elizabeth Hill18, of Glen Allen, VA. A freshman, was a deeply religious student, according to her high school educators.
Emily Jane Hilscher, 19, a freshman from Woodville, was known as an animal lover and worked in a veterinarian's office
Jarrett L. Lane, 22, civil engineering senior. "he had a caring heart and was a friend to everyone he met", his brother-in-law said.
Matthew J. La Porte 20, from NJ, was described by his former school as an "exemplary student" and an "inspiration"
Henry Lee, of Roanoke VA, a freshman in computer engineering, emigrated with his family when he was in elementary school.
Liviu Librescu, 76, engineering science and mathematics lecturer. Sacrificed his life to save his students
G. V. Loganathan, 51, civil and environmental engineering professor. Won several awards for excellence in teaching.
Partahi Lumbantoruan, 34, of Indonesia, civil engineering doctoral student
Lauren McCain, 20, of Hampton VA, a freshman, wrote on Myspace that Jesus Christ was "the purpose and love of my life"
Daniel O'Neill, 22, graduate student in engineering. Played guitar and wrote his own songs.
Juan Ramon Ortiz, 26, of Blacksburg, a graduate student in engineering, played in a family band.
Minal Panchal, graduate student from India, often fretted about her decision to move so far from home to go to school.
Erin Peterson, 18, of Centreville, was a star basketball player at Westfield HS in Chantilly, VA
Mike Pohle, 23, of Raritan NJ, was a senior majoring in Biology. he played football and lacrosse at Hunterdon Central High
Julia Pryde, 23, of Middleton NJ, cared about a lot of things and did something about them, a professor said
Mary Karen Read, 19, of Annandale. Her Aunt said "I think she wanted to try to spread her wings"
Reema Samaha, 18, a freshman studying dance and drama. "she brought joy to everyone who knew her", a neighbor said.
Leslie Sherman, 20, a sophomore majoring in history and international studies. She played point guard at West Springfield HS
Maxine Shelly Turner, 22, from Vienna, a senior majoring in chemical engineering, started a sorority to help women in her field.
Nicole Regina White, 20, of Smithfield, a junior majoring in internation studies, was a 2004 Honor graduate of Smithfield High.
The name of one victim was not immediately available.