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Handwritten note in pencil on paper. The note, written in bubble letters, reads: "Stronger Than Hate." Illustrated with the adapted Steelers emblem with two diamonds and a Star of David. Creasing and fading due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "With loving memory.... May all these innocent souls rest in peace in shamium (heaven)." Signed with a heart.
Laminated printed sign which reads: "Peace, Diversity, and Connection" over a photograph of a sunset on a rocky seashore.
Handmade card in watercolor, marker, and ink on paper. The card features a quote from 1 Corinthians 12:12 on the front. It is signed on the back: "With love, Katie and Meagan and Mark."
Handwritten note in marker on paper. The note contains a quote from Job 14:7, reading: "At least there is HOPE FOR A TREE if it is cut down, it will sprout again, [its] new shoots will not fail."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "What happened here will not be forgotten." Signed with a Star of David.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "R.I.P. we will fight for you. [Heart]."
Post-it note with hand drawn illustration of repeating stars and hearts in green marker.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "As a result of this hate, I'm committing to discovering my Jewish identity and am doing micro-kindness."
Printed tag dedicated to Irving Younger. The tag reads: "Please accept this Random Act of Kindness In honor of Irving Younger. Taken too soon, October 27th, 2018. 1 of our 11 Angels from the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooting" followed by a series of hashtags and contact information on Facebook. Tape on the reverse.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Never Forget. Love is stronger than hate." A Star of David appears in the center.
Butterfly-shaped cutout with colored with blue and green pencil. The words: "#Stronger Than Hate" appear handwritten in alternating blue and green letters above the butterfly's antennae.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "We are so sorry! Love and Peace. Your neighbors. Gail and Rich."
Printed tag with Tree of Life synagogue emblem in the upper right. The tag reads: "America Stands with You." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Envelope and floral tag addressed to Jerry Rabinowitz. The envelope reads: "Godspeed Jerry" and is illustrated with two hearts. The tag features an illustration of a sheep with wildflowers growing out of its head. The tag reads: "Jerry, You can rest in peace with Bill. He, too, was an incredibly kind man! Jean. Godspeed."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Stay strong. Hate cannot win!! Ron [last name redacted]."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The note is written: "Heartbroken with all of you."
Post-it note with handwritten message with blue marker. The message reads: "Love will always win..."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Love is strongest power exists." A Star of David appears below.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love always triumphs over hate." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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