Kaine recalls the first decisions he made as governor after the Virginia Tech shootings Evan Jones April 14, 2017 1 minute read (AP photo) Senator Tim Kaine will be among those speaking Sunday when Virginia Tech commemorates the mass shootings 10 years ago. Kaine was half a world away when he got the news and recalls some of the first decisions he made. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Public to get chance to weigh in on UVa president searchNext: Patriots band in the Big Apple for a special gig tonight Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026