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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026