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Printed label which reads: "Thinking of You. Liberty K-5 students." The label is taped to a piece of clear cellophane.
White foamcore board with messages written in multiple marker colors. Board framed by strips of teal duct tape.
Handwritten letter expressing sympathy and messages of goodwill from various lay members of the San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas, California. Last names redacted for privacy.
Handmade laminated poster featuring tree with numerous multicolored paper leaves; printed inscription upper center. Handwritten inscriptions in various ink colors in each individual leaf. Blank back.
White posterboard with dozens of hands in red and pink paint. Initialed in multiple colors by creators. The words "Hope and Love," peace signs, and Stars of David are scattered throughout; the words "Hate won't win" appear in the lower center, inside two hands making the shape of a heart.
Poster with short messages and multiple signatures from students at the St. Joseph Catholic Parish Religious formation written in various colored markers.
Bright pink paperboard with messages written in black on the front. Blank back.
Laminated posterboard with a tree with heart shaped leaves in the center. Each heart contains a message or signature from sender. Blank back. Signed: "With love, the children of St. Patrick's School in Canonsburg."
White posterboard with dozens of hands in red and pink paint. Initialed in multiple colors by creators. The words "Hope and Love," peace signs, and Stars of David are scattered throughout.
White posterboard with handwritten messages of support from the Thornhill Rebels in Toronto.
Poster with short messages and multiple signatures from students at the St. Joseph Catholic Parish Religious formation written in various colored markers.
Card with pre-printed message reading, "'Sorry is not a big enough word to express the concern we feel for you." Interior includes handwritten signatures and messages from various members of the staff."
White foamcore board with messages written in multiple marker colors. Board framed by strips of orange duct tape.
Oversized handmade card on light brown construction paper with line drawing of a tree in blue marker on front. Interior includes messages from members of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit.
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