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Small wooden crate containing a bouquet of synthetic flowers resembling sunflowers, roses, and hydrangeas.
Synthetic white orchid and bamboo stalk in brown square pot.
Miniature New York State flag. Wrapped around stem of flag is a slip of laminated yellow paper reading, "In Memory of our Sister BERNICE SIMON z''l -- To his family and community we pray Tanuchamo min hashamayim. May God in Heaven comfort you. The Principals, Teachers, Parents, Alumni, and Students of Magen David Yeshivah. Brooklyn, NY." Part of a series of 11 flags, each dedicated to one of the victims. Additional photograph shows the entire set of 11.
Ceramic flower pot with attached saucer. Design features daisies with white pedals and yellow centers. Pot contains yellow and white synthetic flowers set in bed of green leaves. Attached to front of pot is a Star of David with heart in center. Star of David is hard-drawn on foam-core board and attached to pot with wire. Marker used for Star of David is faded. Pot and saucer have dirt accumulation.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside reads: The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Metallic red rose with wire stem attached to a rock base.
Clear ribbed glass bottle with packing tape around base. Dirt and small leaf stuck to tape. Bottle contains a variety of synthetic flowers and greenery including sunflowers, oak leaves, grass, and glitter-covered poinsettias.
Glass vase containing a variety of stone, colored glass, and synthetic red poppy flowers. Included in vase are tags reading, "Dept of NJ American Legion Auxiliary" and "In memoriam."
Clear glass mason jar containing paper butterflies on sticks, rhinestone star wand, and windchime in the form of an angel with message reading "be at peace."
Summary: WESA report on charges filed against alleged perpetrator of October 27 attack. Includes comments from Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Floral tag from floral arrangement addressed to Tree of Life synagogue. The message is printed on a tag from a local florist.
Canvas with "We Are Better Than Hate" painted in orange letters with black border on a white background with black border. Canvas wrapped and stapled to wooden frame.
Summary: KDKA-TV report from a havdalah vigil at the corner of Forbes and Murray Aves. in Squirrel Hill.
Glass vase containing a bouquet of yellow and orange synthetic flowers.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The front cover of this card features a heart with the words "God is love." The inside reads: "May you find God's comfort in knowing we are with you in spirit- May the spirit of God stir in the souls of all on our earth to stop the violence against God's people. We want peace on earth and it starts with us knowing our God of peace and love. God bless you and your whole community of believers. Pt Loma Community Pres. Church Loves you all."
Clear glass cylindrical vase with a bouquet of orange, white, and purple synthetic flowers. Bouquet is bound with green plastic ring and string of silver plastic gemstones.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent in honor of the congregation at Tree of Life Synagogue. The note is printed on a tag with a beige background from a local florist, Oliver Flower Shop.
Wreath made of branches with leaves, wire, and small stones. Stones attached with black zip ties.
Summary: KDKA-TV report on Squirrel Hill residents' response to October 27 attack.
Handwritten letter written in black ink on glossy, lined notebook paper. The author, who identifies themself as a Hindu, articulates their belief in the Hindu concept of the soul's eternal nature. They conclude their letter with a Hindu prayer transliterated and translated into English. Fading and spotting due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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