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Handmade memorial card in pastel and ink on black paper. The card features a large Star of David, shaded in light and darker blue pastel, with an illuminated candle, in the center. Underneath the star, the card reads: "Never Forget." The names of the eleven October 27 attack victims appear in brown ink in the empty space around the star.
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "Stronger than hate. Never forget the day."
Printed tag with a photograph of Rose Mallinger. The tag reads: "In Memory of Rose Mallinger." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "Full recovery for all injured."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "Z"L."
Folded card on white paper. Extensive pink staining in the center. Traces of yellow and pink writing and hand drawn illustrations visible in the upper center and lower left. Dirt stains throughout. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
Floral tag with blue hibiscus flowers. The tag contains a handwritten note reading: "Our deepest sympathy. Namachar family."
Floral tag from floral arrangement addressed to Tree of Life synagogue. The message is printed on a tag from a local florist.
Printed tag with a photograph of Irving Younger. The tag reads: "In Memory of Irving Younger." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black and red marker. The message reads: "If you mess with us. You mess with the entire world." Signed with a heart, colored in red and outlined in black.
Laminated printed sign which reads: "Peace, Diversity, and Connection" over a photograph of a sunset on a rocky seashore.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "On the street where I lived many years ago. I remember it with calm and safety. May this spot once again, one day, be a place of comfort and peace for my Jewish community and all people."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Love with [will] always win in a war against hate. -Simon [last name redacted]."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "May you all rest in eternal peace. God Bless [heart]."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "Prayers for Pittsburg[h]. May this never happen again anywhere." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "We should all remember preaching hate results in hatred. Preach love, and support!"
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Love is stronger than hate." Signed with a heart.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Love."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "May you flourish in the future."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "We stand with you!" Signed: "Douglas [last name redacted] and family."
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