I was fortunate enough to have known Jeremy during our undergraduate studies at Penn State. His appetite for life was unmistakable. He was never without his warm and generous smile. Jeremy Herbstritt radiated unselfishness, compassion, honesty and appreciation for everything with which he can into contact. He was a man that radiated all that is beautiful and wholesome with the world. May the light that he shed, on all of the lives that he touched, continue to shine strong and warm. Jeremy, know that you are missed and dearly remembered.

We knew Jeremy from 4H camp where each summer for years, he would help many young campers adjust to being away from home (many for the first time). His infectious enthusiasm and cheerful wit made him an icon in the dining hall, where youngsters where drawn to him immediately. We are proud to have known him and his wonderful family. As we follow this tragic happening, it strikes us that Jeremy was everything Cho was not...Peggy, Mike, Jen, Steph, Joe; know you are in our prayers.

Jeremy and I attended many biochemistry courses together at Penn State. He was one of the most conscientious and hardworking students I have ever known. In fact, after many exams we would make it a point to compare answers and discuss what we thought of the test. Jeremy was one of those people who had the capacity to get along with just about anyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

My family was in 4-H with Jeremy and his family. Words can not describe how wonderful this whole family is. Sheep club would not have been the same without them. Jeremy was a wonderful person and a true joy to be around. Jeremy as well as his whole family have continued to give endlessly of themselves to others and have always been there to lend that helping hand. Our prayers and hearts are with the whole family as you go through this terrible time. You are in our hearts and our prayers. God Bless You!

Jeremy was repeatedly described as a "ball of fire" at our memorial for the victims of his classroom. The few conversations he and I shared confirmed this description. He came on with the energy of a pit bull, but a pit bull with the demeanor of a golden retriever. He obviously loved life.

Jeremy was in the first course I ever taught at Penn State. He was a delight and well-liked by the class. Smart and quick, but not a show-off and always eager to help others have a great experience. Such a loss.

I know Jeremy as an undergrad who took a Biochemistry laboratory course that I taught in the fall semester of 2002 at the Penn State University. I distinctly remember Jeremy as a vibrant, enthusiastic and conscientious student. In fact, I wrote several recommendation letters in support of his graduate school applications. My heartfelt condolences, prayers and thoughts to the Jeremy Herbstritts's family members as well as the family members of the other victims of VT tragedy.

I knew Jeremy through 4-H and grew up spending summers at Camp Brule with him, his sisters, brother, and mom. He had a very kind heart and could always make you laugh no matter what the situation was. I've spent the past few days recounting some of the great stories of our summers spent together and all of the funny things we did, including square dancing, having water battles, cleaning up in the camp kitchen, and playing frisbee football. Jeremy was really great working with the younger campers and I know a lot of kids looked up to him as a role model. He will be dearly missed and my thoughts and prayers are with his parents, Jen, Steph, and Joe.

I didn't get to exclusively know Jeremy until a few years ago, when my family became neighbors with theirs. Jeremy was always fun and easygoing. I remember a time when he and my dad searched for a deer in the fields for hours in sub-zero temperatures -- nothing could get his spirits down.

Goodbye, Jeremy. We love you and miss you.

Jeremy sat next to me in one of my graduate courses at Penn State, and we worked on assignments and studied for exams together. I had just started in the graduate program and Jeremy was one of the friendliest students I met there. He was always upbeat and smiling. We went hiking together and I'll never forget the energy and joy he had. I'm so sorry, Jeremy. I'll never forget your kindness and charisma. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jeremy Herbstritt was a lab instructor in one of my civil engineering labs. With his easygoing and relaxed personality, he always made lab enjoyable to go though. While the material that was covered was not always exciting, his intelligence paired with his humor made class one that I looked forward to. I hope that he will be remembered with great character, intelligence, and humor on a life cut way too short. R.I.P. Herbs...

Jeremy and I took a same class last semester. This is the very first class I had since I arrived at VT. We were in a same team during a class discussion. He helped me a lot. Thanks Jeremy!

Jeremy was more than just a neighbor here in Spring Township, near Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Jeremy was a friend, a young man who was respected and well liked. Our family will always remember Jeremy for his funny sense of humor, his laugh, his smile, his love for life, and most importantly, his love for his parents Mike & Peggy, his sisters Jen & Stephanie and his brother Joe.

Jeremy's family is in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bring comfort to the Herbstritts and the other families affected by the events of Monday morning at Virgina Tech.

I knew Jeremy through his brother. We both were on the Cross Country team together at Bellefonte High School. Jeremy had a drive that I have never seen in anyone ever before. He loved life and was never short of being a great person. He and his family shared a bond that is a real testament to the American Family. Jeremy has funny, energetic, and brave. Never faltering or backing down. He is loved and will always be loved and missed.

Jeremy was a lab instructor for a class I am currently enrolled in at Tech. Everyone complained about the lab but Jeremy was not deterred. Every class he would set the lab up for us and do everything in his power to make it as easy and painless as possible. I did not know him well outside of the classroom. Inside the classroom, he would take as much time as was needed to make sure every aspect of the material was clear. I'm sure he would have done great things with all of the knowledge he had. A great instructor.

I've known Jeremy's parent before Jeremy was ever born. They are the nicest and best family you could ever know. I met Jeremy when he voluntereed in the Emergency Department Saturday evenings when he attended Penn State. Jeremy loved to talk and would do anything you needed him to do. Jeremy loved life. The world truly lost a very good person. We miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I had Jeremy as my teacher for my Fluid Mechanics class here at Virginia Tech. He was a great guy who always liked to chat about random stuff with the class. I remember that my specific lab group joked on him because he wrote his K's really weird. Every time he would write a "K" on the board, we always looked at each other and laughed, and Jeremy knew exactly what we were laughing about, and he always snickered with us. I am going to miss walking into the Fluids lab and seeing him, always wearing VA Tech apparel, and I'm going to miss seeing his disfigured K's. We are all going to miss you, Jeremy.

I met Jeremy during the early days of the fall 2005 semester through a colleague of mine in the library who was assisting Jeremy with a GIS project. It didn't take long for me to feel like I had known him for years. Here was an individual who embodied everything a university wants in its students: intelligence, a wide ranging curiosity about so many subjects, imagination, never ending energy, dedication to getting things done, passion for life and a great big heart. I salute his parents, who obviously knew what they were doing.

I met Jeremy my senior year in my water resources classes. He grew on me very fast. We worked together on a lot of our CE321 and CE465 projects and homework. I was really excited when Jeremy and I both got our offers to work for the Army Corps of Engineers. I spent the next three months trying to convince him that he should come work with me! Jeremy was not as tired of school as I was. I don't know that he would have ever gotten tired of it. He loved to learn so much. I always told him he went to class way too much. His love of education is why he went to Virginia Tech for grad school. The last time I saw him was after our last final, last spring semester. We went to lunch at Cafe 210 and we shared the 210 fries. Jeremy had never had them before, and couldn't believe he went his entire Penn State career without having tried them. When people from our senior design class joined us, he proceeded to tell everyone about them. He was like that, it didn't take a whole lot for him to get excited and enthusiastic about something. He was a trip, and one of my favorite parts of Penn State. It's pretty hard for me to think about senior year and not think of him. I know I'm not alone when I say he will be dearly missed by the Penn State Family.

My husband and I met Jeremy and his parents at 4-H camp. We were adult staff with them. Jeremy was always full of fun and smiles. You couldn't help but smile back at him. He made everyone happy just being around him. He was always there to help wherever he was needed and worked great with all the kids. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. We pray God will strengthen and comfort you through this terrible loss of such a great kid.

Jeremy rode our bus in High School. He was also in my algebra class. He was always so happy,talkative, and very loud. Most teachers probably remember him talking a lot. That's what made him fun to be around. He was a great guy. He always had plans for college and got very far. Jeremy was a special guy. He was someone that could make you smile all the time. We will never forget Jeremy.

Dear Jeremy Herbstritt, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.