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Oral history of Darryl Canady, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.
Folded card with marker illustration. Front and back cover features illustrations of heart superimposed on tree. Interior features illustration of rising sun and words "a chance for a new day" on one side and "You will get through. It will be okay! Jay [last name redacted for privacy" and a smiling face.
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 is dated 10/28/18 and reads: "know that God see you all and may the peace that surpasses all understanding fill your hearts. You all will be in my prayers! -Amen." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Handmade card with black and white stripes with a printed graphic with a blue Star of David overlaid with eleven candles and the message "Our hearts cry for Shalom" in the upper center. The Stronger Than Hate hashtag appears below. A whole was punched in the upper center.
Hallmark card from a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The front cover features a dog. The inside reads: "God loves you and we do, too! Love, NATALIE" and features illustrated stick figures representing the sender, labeled "Me" and "My friend Benji."
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: "We are all God's People. Love and Praise." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Video of "An Act of Valor" event held at the Heinz History Center, featuring October 27 attack survivors Dan Leger and Tim Matson and Rauh Jewish Archives Director Eric Lidji.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "We are here."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "I'm praying for these holy souls, may God shine His light upon them!"
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Never again! We love you." Tape on the upper edge. Tearing and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten card from "Laura" of Monroeville, Pa., expressing solidarity with the Jewish community. Writer identifies as "resident of Monroeville," "Gateway Gator," "breast cancer survivor," and "practicing Catholic."
Card addressed to Richard Gottfried, written using personal details from various public sources.
Laminated text of the Catholic "Beatitudes" blessing printed on paper with light blue checkered pattern in background. A yellow band with the words "The Beatitudes" appears in the upper center; blue and purple clouds covering the sun appear to the left. A handmade paper medallion with five decoratively rolled spirals and a silver string has been taped to the front.
Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Cover shows a whimsical landscape with a tree, balloon, bushes, rainbow, flower, and a sun. Inside reads: "Stay strong, we're all standing with you. A little hope can go a long way [heart]. Best wishes; this too shall pass". Back cover reads: "2018."
Handwritten "Prayer of St. Francis" written in black ink on white paper, glued to cardboard. Warping due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Stay strong. Hate cannot win!! Ron [last name redacted]."
Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front cover features a large Star of David and contains the following quote attributed to Albert Einstein: "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." The inside reads: "Dear Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, I am sorry for your loss, and violence. I am a student from all the way from Denver, Colorado. So from all of us from Colorado we give you good wishes. Sincerely, Will [last name redacted]."
Glass vase containing bouquet of synthetic orange, white, and red flowers. Also includes synthetic roses in cellophane. Note with typed text taped to vase. Note reads, "For our dear friend Joyce Fienberg, from [redacted], Green Templeton College, Oxford University, and [redacted]."
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