I met Reema on her FIRST trip to Lebanon Last year on July 10th, 2006. I remember that day! We were in London (Heathrow airport) waiting for our flight on MEA to Beirut. My daughter and I introduced ourselves to her (and her dad). I remember seeing a beautiful girl (like my daughter) accompanied by her Dad! (like me). We had a lot in common! Especially the excitement of flying to Beirut.

She was very excited about the flight to Beirut since it was her first time and she had heard how fun it was to be back in the country she once belonged. As you all may know, on the 12th of July 2006(two days after arrival to Beirut) a full-blown war started and drove everyone of us to stay @ homes and stop all vacation activities. We never saw Reema again! But thought about her a lot during the ongoing war times and I understand that she also got evacuated by the US marines that bloody summer.

The thought of Reema Samaha not being with us anymore still hasn't settled in. I met her through a friend about 2 years ago and feel very lucky to have done so. She was an exceptional girl in every aspect. As said as it is unfortunately, exceptional things do not last for long...

Reema, it had been very difficult to accept the tragic news from yesterday but even worse when I found out you were among the victims. It brings me to tears to know that you are no longer with us. I wish I had gotten to know you more but I will never forget your promise to crash my room if you ever heard loud Arabic music playing or trying to find Arabic music to download. I wish I was able to see you dance and perform -- I know you loved it. English will never be the same without you. I will never forget the times when you cheerfully said "hey" as I passed you in the halls or elsewhere on campus or the time when you complimented and smelt the flower I had in my hair as you told me it looked good. Your smile and voice brought us happiness and joy and so will your memory forever in our hearts. I know you have passed on to a better place and if we are fortunate we will get to be with you again one day. I will miss you. love...Allah yer7amek

You will be greatly missed Reema. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Samaha family and the entire VT community. Sorry that I did not get to meet you in person but I got to hear about how great you were through my son who went to Tech with you. When he was searching for you, I was praying and hoping that you will show up somehow. Lots of love, and may you rest in peace... love, Kay

Reema lived down the hall from me. She was cherished by all for going out of her way to make everyone feel accepted and content. She would always give a kind smile and a greeting to everyone she saw. Everyone in our hall has been greatly impacted by losing her.

I didn't really know her, but she touched the lives of people very dear to me. I remember watching her on stage at Westfield High a couple times; she was very talented. Everyone who did know her thought she was nice, intelligent, and funny, and she will be missed. She survived the Lebanon/Israel war to die on her school campus. R.I.P. Reema.

I met Reema last year when we performed together at the Northern Virginia Center for Dance and Theater's dance company. She was one of the kindest people I have ever met and a very talented dancer. The world has lost a beautiful person and I have lost a sweet friend. My heart goes out to the Samaha family. Reema...I love you and will miss you!

I met Reema a year ago in Lebanon she was my best friends cousin, I was practically part of their family, from the moment I saw Reema I loved her, she had the most beautiful smile, she was always nice and fun, we went out a couple of times she was truly a genuine and kind person, so sweet. Reema and Nayla Samaha (my best friend) were not just cousins they were best friends. I'm trying to be there for her as much as I can. Rest in Peace Reema, we really miss you.

I am a teacher in Northern Virginia and ... taught Rema Semaha as a junior in US/VA history and as a student she was the perfect child. Always contributing to the class effort and always smiling and being proactive as a student with both her peers and adults she surrounded in the High school setting. She was loved by all who knew her and even in my new school she was known and remembered by a few who had once gone to school with her. She was the type of kid everyone wants their daughter to be, intelligent, beautiful, and full of life.

I am a Lebanese American citizen grew up in Mclean, Virginia. I met her mother Georgette and her father Joseph in a wedding in Washington D.C. for the first time they were newly married with their first newborn baby. What a wonderful couple. They left a good impression, and I couldn't forget them. Because of knowing the parents I feel the pain with them for the loss of beautiful, talented Reema. Seeing her pictures yesterday on CNN as a smart, talented young lady makes you proud of her accomplishments and her beauty. I can't believe the emptiness she is going to leave and the impact is so outrageous to loose such a beautiful young lady. With her loss not only the U.S.A. lost her, The whole Lebanon lost their daughter and her dreams. My condolences to her family and the entire Samaha family. R.I.P. our beautiful Lebanese American friend. We will miss you.

Reema was a good dancer and an even better person. I remember that I had a good deal of trouble keeping up with her during the practice of what was for me, at least, a difficult dance routine. My deepest condolences go out to her family and her dance squad.

Reema lived on the hall below me. She was a beautiful, wonderful, outgoing, sweet girl. There is no other person in the world like her. I would see her everyday going to and from class and every time I saw her she would run up, give me a huge hug, and enthusiastically scream out "OMG LAURA HALL HIIIIII!!!!" She had such a big impact on my life and the lives of others. Virginia Tech and my dorm will not be the same with out her. Love you girl and miss you. RIP and one day we will meet again.

Dear Reema, we met in the summer about four years ago. I remember as if it were yesterday. You used to try to teach me how to dance, laughing as I fell all over the place. Despite my extreme uncoordination, you never gave up on me. You are just too good-natured. With your beautiful smile, cheerful attitude, and unfailing wit, you have been a blessing to everyone you have come into contact with. The day I found out we had lost you, I woke up humming Fiddler on the Roof and had no idea why. Now I know. We all mourn our great loss, but we celebrate your life as well. Thank you for the good times, Reema, and I'll work on my dancing.

I still remember being in French class with Reema last year at Westfield High School (I am in 12th grade now) like it was yesterday. She was an outstanding actress here and I watched her amazing performance in our school play "Arsenic and Old Lace." Reema was one of those people who only contributed positive things to this world. Our entire school misses you and prays for you.

We would like to send our love and prayers to the Samaha Family. We, my mother especially (Alicia), knew Reema when she was but a little girl. We treasure this family ,and would like to extend our love and prayers to them. While we pray for all the families affected, Please know that we love you and still think of all of you often. If you need anything at all please let us know. Much love and God bless you. We love you Reema. Rest in peace.

Reema was my second cousin. I am pictured in the group photo at right, dressed in a blue button-down shirt. Reema always knew how to make anyone laugh. That was her number one talent. She managed to brighten anyone's day no matter what the circumstances. It could be the tiniest, smallest thing nobody would notice. But she would notice it, make a joke, and everyone would laugh. I really can't believe she's gone.

My name is Ariel Baltazar from Tampa, Florida. The first time I met Reema she left an amazing impression on me. I visited Virginia Tech during spring break and stayed with a good friend. He introduced me to her at her dorm, and when I met her you could feel the happiness. She was vibrant, engaging, and so full of life... its unfair. Although we only spoke for a bit, I feel like her friend, I feel connected to Virginia Tech, and the gravity of this tragedy has been felt all the way down in Florida.