On the fifth anniversary of the Virginia Tech tragedy, Hunterdon Central senior Sean Pohle reflects on the impact his brother Mike has had on the community. Central alumnus Mike Pohle was killed in the Virginia Tech massacre.

1. An Angel Among Devils
By: Matt Straley and Sean Pohle

2. Sean Pohle (Mike Pohle’s Brother) pays tribute to the school memorial
on the 5 year anniversary of his death. He was lost in the Virginia Tech
tragedy.

3. Stewart Field was Mike’s home away from home while playing
Lacrosse and Football. When Mike was not at home, he was on the
field practicing.

4. An interview with Jim Meert, Mike’s former football coach at HC. He
tells a story of Mike’s football career. When Mike was a sophomore,

5. Chris Walker, Mike’s former football coach also, is talking to Sean about some
good memories of Mike. He tells Sean that Mike was “always optimistic and a
hard worker.” Mike was very close as a player and as a person to Mr. Walker.

6. The Pohle’s Mailbox is covered in flowers sent annually from Virginia Tech. The
flowers were grown specifically for the families of the victims. Each year, the
families are sent new flowers. They are sent on the day of the tragedy.

7. Memorial in the Pohle household dedicated to Mike and his
accomplishments in life. The West Virginia football was given to Mike
from his sister, Nicole Pohle. The picture in the upper left is Mike
playing lacrosse at Virginia tech.

8. Memorial in Sun Ridge park dedicated to Mike. This was provided by the Sun
Ridge community. The memorial was dedicated three years ago and was
completed in just a few months.

9. Memorial in Virginia Tech. This picture took place one week after the event
happened. The orange flowers to the right are those for Mike. This picture is from
the Virginia Tech school website. The whole student body, faculty, and local
community were present.