Wounded Va. Tech Sigma Nu Recovering

[Kevin]

Brad Beacham, Executive Director
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
(540) 463-1869
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2007
Lexington, Va.

– Rod Alemi, Commander (president) of the Theta Xi Chapter of Sigma Nu
Fraternity at Virginia Tech, reports that Theta Xi Chapter member Colin L.
Goddard is recovering well from the serious injuries he sustained in last week’s shootings and has been released from the hospital. “We’re relieved and thankful that Colin is getting better. We’re going to continue to be right by his side as he completes his recovery and gets back to a normal
life, ” said Alemi.

“We really appreciate the outpouring of support from the Sigma Nu
brotherhood in support of Colin and our Chapter. We look forward to sharing all of the letters with Colin. I want to say thank you to everyone for their care and concern, ” Alemi stated.

The Fraternity’s Regent (national president), John R. “Jay” Pitts, said,
“This has been a very difficult time for our Theta Xi Chapter as it has been for the entire Virginia Tech community. However, the strength of that community in the face of this tragedy is mirrored by the strength of
Colin and our Theta Xi Chapter. They have inspired all of us.”

The Fraternity will continue to work with Theta Xi collegiate members,
alumni leaders and University officials to support the Theta Xi Chapter in the wake of these tragic events. Those wishing to convey messages of support and care to Colin and our Theta Xi Chapter may continue to do so by sending e-mail to the following address:

headquarters@sigmanu.org

Headquartered in Lexington, Va., Sigma Nu Fraternity was founded in 1869 at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington and currently has more than 180 active chapters and colonies on college campuses throughout North America. The Theta Xi Chapter of the Fraternity has initiated almost 500 men since the Chapter was founded at Virginia Tech in 1971.