Prof. Loganathan was my roommate when we were at Purdue University. He was doing his PhD and I was doing my Master's. He was a very simple, down to earth, religious and a very kind hearted person. I don't ever remember him getting angry or using foul language. Even on weekends he would go to school to work on his doctorate, study or do research. He never smoked or drank any type of liquor, not even beer. He was truly one of those individuals who made this world a better place. Even though we lost contact many years ago, I had shed a tear or two thinking of him these last few days. May the good Lord above bless and protect his family.

Dr. Loganathan was my professor for Civil Engineering measurements, simply put he was an extremely talented professor and a great human being. I am truly honored to have known him. He inspired me to not only complete my work but to truly understand the elements of Civil Engineering, he will be truly missed.

I had a fluid mechanics class with Professor Loganathan at a time when I was questioning my desire and ability to pursue a civil engineering degree. His class came at just the right time because his patience and positive attitude helped push me through my doubts. To this day I don't remember too much about fluid mechanics, but everyday in my career as a civil engineer I remember the other things that Professor Loganathan taught me. Engineering isn't all about math and problem solving -- it's also about being a role model and a positive force on society. He was a brilliant man and he will be greatly missed.

Dr. Loganathan was one of the best professors that I have ever had. While I was at Tech from 1998 to 2002, he was consistently chosen by the CEE students to receive the outstanding professor of the year award. He won this award because he had such a genuine interest in seeing his students succeed, both in his class and into our careers. Dr. Loganathan made fluid mechanics fun through his great sense of humor and his ability to make the class material understandable for all students. He was a vital member of the CEE department and the Virginia Tech community. He had such as positive impact on so many lives. It makes me incredible sad to know that future VT students will never have the opportunity to know him and enjoy his classes. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I was so sad to hear that Dr. Loganathan was among the victims on April 16, 2007. He was truly one of the nicest professors as well as persons that I had met while I was at Tech from 95-99. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the privilege to get to know him.

Professor Loganathan was my Fluids professor, advisor, and future mentor for NSF/REU research program. These are my memories of him.

- I don't think anybody will ever forget the day he pulled out a pen from underneath his sweater vest
- He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped his nose swiftly left and right, then put the handkerchief back in his pocket. I wondered if he ever washed it.
- He suggested that I apply for the research he was conducting.
- He wrote me a recommendation on very short notice
- I got the acceptance email last Friday, saying that I would be working in the area of Drought Mitigation under Prof. Loganathan
- He always tried to scare us into studying before our tests and it would be the easiest test we'd ever seen
- I would go to his office every week an hour before class without my homework done the day it was due, and he would answer all my questions patiently
- His laugh made our class laugh
- He had a white stripe on one sideburn
- He was my advisor and suggested I take Thermodynamics. I chose to take Freshman Biology instead
- No one knows what G.V. stands for. It will remain a mystery.
- When I was waiting outside his office, he sneezed so loud it scared me. I promptly said, "BLESS YOU!!" loud enough so he could hear and he replied, "Haha, Oh thank you."
- He was quick to admit that he made a mistake while he was working out a problem on the board
- The first thing he would do when he came to class was erase the board even when there was no chalk marks on it
- He reserved one day a week to go over homework - most professors don't do that
- He was a great Professor and a great person. He'll be missed by all the Civil Engineering students here at Tech.

Professor Loganathan was one of my favorite professors. My husband and I actually met in one of his labs and we have fond memories of him being not only a fantastic teacher but a genuinely nice man. He was passionate about teaching and his students and was always available for whatever mundane question you might have. He was quiet yet had a great sense of humor and actually made learning about hydraulics fun. We were lucky to have met him and he will be sorely missed as a great man and mentor.

My colleague G.V. Loganathan was one of the nicest and gentlest people I have ever met. He was extremely dedicated to teaching, as evidenced by his numerous teaching awards and anecdotes I've heard from his students. On several occasions, I saw him interacting with his family at local stores. His love as a father and spouse were manifest.

I knew five of those killed in Monday's shootings at Tech. In fact, of the first four names I heard of those killed, I knew three of them, including Professor Loganathan, Jarrett Lane, and Matt LaPorte. I also knew Matt Gwaltney and Dan O'Neil, both TA's in two of my engineering classes this semester and last. All of them were able to teach me something, especially the students, over the last few years of my life, so only giving tribute to one would not give justice to the impact they all had on my life. This is true of all the victims of Monday's tragic events... even though I only knew five of those killed, I recognized dozens more as I saw their pictures just from being in a class or seeing them around campus. Not having them all is a great loss to all of us and to the environment they helped create at Tech. I'm thankful for having known these few lost, and hopeful that their memory will continue to make Virginia Tech a great place to live, work, and learn.

Dr. Loganathan was an amazing teacher. I remember sitting in two of his classes - Fluids and CE Measurements - and knowing that this man was truly dedicated to his work as a researcher and as an educator. He would do whatever it took in order to get students to understand the material. He would attack a problem from ten different angles and explain every bit of any topic. If need be, he would cover every square inch of the chalkboard (which happened quite a bit) in order to convey his message completely. Those that knew him will never forget his carefree laugh. I know I won't.

Dr. Loganathan was my Hydraulics Professor while I was at Tech. I may have only had one class with him but he left a great impression on me and my classmates. Even though I didn't have any other classes with him I knew of him and his way of helping any and everybody who needed help with class work or life. The school and the world has lost a brilliant professor and more importantly a great man.

I was a sophomore at VT when I took one of my first Civil Engineering classes -- Fluid Mechanics I -- with Dr. Loganathan. Nine years later, the field of hydraulics is what I do of a living, and I owe this career path to Dr. Loganathan. I had G.V. for 3 classes at VT, including working with him my senior year on an independent study. He was my favorite professor at Tech, my mentor for several years, and an amazing man. For all of his accomplishments and intellect, he was incredibly humble. He was incredibly kind and compassionate and he will be forever missed.

Dr. Loganathan taught me Advanced Hydrology in 2004, the same class where this incident happened. He was the best teacher I have ever had. He had a unique teaching style and had knowledge of minutest details of subjects he taught. He rarely used powerpoints. He taught us on the blackboard, and engaged all of us all throughout the class. You cannot feel left out or neglected in his class.

He didn't care if we submitted assignments on the due date, but he definitely cared that we should understand the complete concept. He would give us an extra day or some time if we could work on the assignment.

Dr. Loganathan will always be alive in his inspiration to teach diligently like him. He will always be there in inspiration to learn the intricate details of subjects we worked on. People like Dr. Loganathan do not die -- they stay alive through their impressions on their family, relatives, friends, students and peers.

Professor G.V. Loganathan was my professor when I was a graduate student in Virginia Tech. I worked with him for a research project and helped him with the computer lab management from 1985 to 1991. He was a kind and thoughtful gentleman. I always remember him for his elegant style and perfection in research and teaching. I learned a lot from him each time he gave me those helpful critiques on my works. It is a great loss of everyone from this tragedy. We just lost a great professor and a great friend. All my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. They just lost a great husband and a great father.

Dr. G.V. Loganathan, 'GV' as we call him, was my graduate advisor during my master's work in Civil Engineering. He was indeed a finest academician, guide, and above all a wonderful person. He was always so sincere and passionate about his work. The first day I landed in United States and went to see him, he welcomed me and gave my thesis topic and pile of book to look into. As sincere and knowledgeable he was, he was always patient in explaining simple concepts to naive like me. With him around, I always had somebody to look up to. He served as my reference in all the jobs I have ever had after my graduation. Despite his busy schedule, he would take out time to respond to my emails/calls about request for reference. I have lost a big support in my life.

Being from the same Alma Mater, he fondly talked about his experiences some times. He would try to teach us by his own personal experiences. I wish I can imbibe even a fraction of his teaching in my life. May god rest his soul in peace and give strength to his family members to bear to loss.

I was taught by Dr. Loganathan and did some work for him during one of my summers at Virginia Tech. He is one of the people I looked up to as a model for developing a better version of myself. He was not only a brilliant man, but also an incredibly wise and gentle one. Dr. Loganathan was more than an innocent victim, he was a tireless researcher who gave so much to everyone around him and pulled along so many students into higher experiences and opportunities.

Dr. G.V. Loganathan was the kindest person I've ever met. It was an honor to have him last semester for "Intro to CEE" and it was once again a privilege to have him for "Measurements" this semester. He always taught with a smile on his face that I will never forget. Dr. Loganathan deeply cared about his students. His death is a terrible loss to the Virginia Tech community and he will never be forgotten. The engineering community in Virginia tech, the nation, and the entire world will never be the same. May he rest in peace, and may his family and those affected find comfort in the great work that he did at Virginia Tech.

Dr. Loganathan was my professor in few of my undergraduate classes. The thing that I loved about him the most is that even two years after I had a class with him, every time he would see me in a hallway he would stop and say hi. He would always ask how things are going. He was one of the best teachers I had at Virginia Tech. He made even tough subjects fun with his teaching methods. Just an overall great person.

Professor Loganathan was quite possibly the best professor I ever had while going through my schooling. I took him for a number of classes including CEE measurements, Fluid Mechanics, and Water Resources. He was a funny, well spirited man. I remember always making fun of the way he said certain words just because his English wasn't perfect. It was all in good fun as no one could really dislike him. You just got the impression he would never hurt a fly. Being a senior now at VT I can't imagine the fact that no other Civil Engineers will ever again have the same honor of being taught by such a knowledgeable and well rounded professor. He was a vital piece of the Civil Engineer Community at VT and a wonderful piece of my college career. He gave the hardest final I've ever taken but I still loved every second of his classes. R.I.P. Professor. You will be dearly missed by every student you ever touched.

Dr. Loganathan was my advisor, mentor, professor and whatnot. I worked with him for 2 years during my Masters degree, before I graduated in 2006. It's possible there aren't too many of his students who graduated after me. Dr. Loganathan had a unique selfless personality that drew people closer to him. He spent hours talking, advising and guiding to students on pettiest issues (with patience). That's why people loved him. I haven't seen any person so concerned about students' issues and problems. He spent extra time to get financial assistance for students and help them in many other ways. He worked 24/7 ... yes, its unbelievable! We (as students) could never come to that level ... he was hardworking, humble, kind, genius, intelligent and a rare personality -- even with all these qualities he always tried to learn new things. No doubt, he was a rare person.

He always replied to my e-mails within 20-30 minutes, even if it was 3 a.m. But my last e-mail was not answered. It was sent to inquire about his safety after the shootout, but he was gone by then. I can't imagine he is no more. I can only pray for his family. I wish I could fetch them something that could relieve their pain. May peace and harmony overcome the wounds of this barbaric deed. I pray for him and all the victims.

G.V. was a great teacher and friend to all of us in the Department of Civil Engineering. His numerous awards as a teacher speak well to his dedication in the classroom to help out students. He had a great personality and a nice sense of humor. G.V. we will miss you very much. You will always be an inspiration for those of us who teach in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.

Dr. Loganathan taught a couple of my classes when I was an undergrad between 1983 - 1988. His quiet demeanor, genuine respect and concern for his students, and simple elegance will always be remembered. Although he was quite new to Virginia Tech, he made his students eager to learn and soak up all of the knowledge he gave us. Virginia Tech has lost a truly talented professor. I ache for his family. I mourn for future Virginia Tech students who will never have the chance to learn from him. He embodied all the characteristics of a gifted professor.

I was one of Dr. Loganathan's first students at Virginia Tech in the fall of 1982. He taught Engineering Economics in Norris Hall. Later he because my advisor to my Ph.D. dissertation. Dr. Loganathan was brilliant and very kind and patient. He was always available for me when I wanted advising. The first thing that came to my mind, when I heard about the shooting, was Dr. Loganathan. I knew his office was in Norris hall, that is all so familiar to me. Although it has been over 20 years since, I am still very closely connected to Virginia Tech. I am so shocked and sad.

Dr. Loganathan was on my Ph.D. committee at Virginia Tech. He was a brilliant man who was also kind, decent and warm. I remember being very nervous before my Ph.D. defense and he came up to me and told me not to worry -- he would help me through it. It is amazing how much those kind words and his supportive actions helped me through my most difficult academic challenge. I will always remember him. God Bless G.V.

Dr. G. V. Loganathan was my graduate advisor when I was a civil engineering student at Virginia Tech in 1997 and 1998. He was an excellent teacher, but even more than that he was a great example of kindness and dignity. Dr. Loganathan helped me with the research on my master's thesis. Whenever I had a question he was always willing to stop what he was doing and take whatever time was necessary to help me. He was genuinely concerned about the welfare of his students. One evening we were working late together to get the hydraulics laboratory set up for the next day. While we were working, I mentioned that my wife was pregnant with our first child and that she was due any day. Without hesitation, he told me that I should be at home with my wife to care for her needs. Yes, he was extremely dedicated to his profession, but he also understood that there were more important things in life. I will be forever grateful for his example, his kindness, and his ability to inspire greatness in me.