Hokies United, an umbrella organization of student groups at Virginia Tech, is planning several events to raise money for the families of Eric Sutphin and Derrick McFarland.

The Montgomery County deputy and Montgomery Regional Hospital security guard were shot and killed Monday and Sunday.

William Charles Morva, a Montgomery County Jail inmate who escaped from the hospital early Sunday morning, is accused of killing both men.

Hokies United is a student-driven volunteer effort first organized in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The upcoming effort is titled: "Hokies United: Honoring Those Who Protect and Serve."

Events will begin Friday, when blue ribbons will be distributed and money collected in Squires Commonwealth Ballroom.

Donations will be collected and ribbons distributed in honor of law enforcement and security officials throughout next week.

Other fundraising events include a benefit at Sharkey's Wing and Rib Joint Monday, a pep rally and concert on Henderson Lawn today and a plaque presentation honoring heads of police departments at halftime of Tech's first home game Sept. 1.

-- Greg Esposito