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Handwritten sign written in purple, orange, and red marker. The sign reads, "We will not forget you. Love will triumph."
Typed copy of Professor Marc Brettler's address to his students at Duke University the Tuesday following the October 27 attack. This address was delivered by two people from Durham, North Carolina: Francis and Joanna [last names redacted].
Handwritten letter in crayon from the [last name redacted] family. Rolled into a scroll and tied with a rainbow called string. The letter features a quote, beginning with the question: "Did I offer peace today," from the Dutch-Catholic priest, Henri Nouwen.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center; leaves made of multicolored tissue paper. Handwritten messages in black ink and red crayon on either side of the tree.
Printed translation of Psalm 43, according to the English Standard Version (ESV) translation. The person who printed this psalm included a personal, typed note below reading: "Tears are prayers too. They travel to God when we can't speak."
Large envelope with a message written in pencil. Two flower outlines, drawn in purple, surround the text. Blank back.
White foamcore board with messages written in multiple marker colors. Board framed by strips of red duct tape.
Handwritten note written in black, pink, and red marker on the back of page from a Staples calendar. The note contains quotes from Ecclesiastes and the South African Jewish philosopher, David Benatar. The quotes articulate the philosophical perspective, championed by Benatar, that procreation is not ethical.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in brown crayon and black ink with a tree hole in the center. Leaves comprised of multicolored tissue paper. Handwritten messages in black ink on either side of the tree.
White poster with inscription and drawings in fuchsia marker. Bleeding on back. Staining throughout due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handmade sign illustrated with colored pencil. The sign reads, "Love is Stronger Than Hate," written in blocky bubble letters. An additional message, reading: "We will not forget you," written in an italicized script, appears on top of the bubble letters. Lightly shaded in the background.
White posterboard with handwritten message in blue, yellow, black, and red marker reading, "Pittsburgh is stronger than hate." The Steelers' logo with a yellow Star of David appears on the upper left. Staining and warping due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Black and white laser print with the Stronger Than Hate symbol on the front; Pittsburgh Penguins symbol with Star of David on the back.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center. Leaves comprised of multicolored tissue paper; two ready-made decorative leaves in orange, yellow, and red fabric. Signed in red ink lower center. Yinyang in blank ink appears on the lower right; dove outlined with fuchsia ink appears on the lower left.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center; leaves comprised of multicolored tissue paper. Tree trunk is shaded with purple crayon and outlined in black ink; handwritten messages in fuchsia ink and pencil on either side.
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.
Floral tag from floral arrangement, which reads: "Friends of fallen victims." Message written in black marker on printed tag with a red rose on the left.
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.
Typed memorial note in honor of Joyce Fienberg. The author recalls personal details about Joyce's research career at the University of Pittsburgh and her caring personality.
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