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PHOTO: Virginia Tech to honor WDBJ shooting victims with helmet decal in season opener

Bob Donnan / USA TODAY Sports

Virginia Tech is unveiling a new look to kick off the 2015 season for a special cause.

The orange metallic helmet the Hokies plan to wear during their season opener against Ohio State on Sept. 7 will feature a sticker honoring two local television journalists who where shot and killed on Aug. 26.

The helmet sticker will feature the initials of Alison Parker and Adam Ward, plus a teal ribbon for Parker's favorite color and a maroon ribbon for Ward, a Tech alumnus.

(9 of 9) / The #Hokies will wear a helmet sticker vs Ohio State in memory of Alison Parker and Adam Ward. To their friends and family, and the entire @wdbj7 team... You are in our thoughts and prayers. #VTFamily #WeAreWDBJ7

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