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Event – Cards
Paper cutout in the shape of Star of David; composed of two triangles painted in gold and blue paint respectively. The star reads: "Hate is not the answer."
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Love is all you need!" The "o" is written as a heart.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent in memory of Al Hess. The note is printed on a tag with a beige background from a local florist.
Handwritten card in blue and purple marker on paper. The card features a large heart, over a Star David, with the first names of the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. The card reads: "We can't take away the pain, we can only add our love. Love, The Ettingers."
Handmade card illustrated in pink and blue colored pencil featuring assorted hearts in varying shapes and colors. Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten and illustrated card on light blue paper. The card reads: "We love you!" Signed: "Your friend, Bennett." Illustrations of sun, various flowers, and five hearts appear in the center.
Handmade card in watercolor on paper. The card features a hand painted illustration of various flowers , including red tulips, growing from the earth against a blue sky. The card reads in the upper center: "Stronger than hate."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads, in English and Hebrew: "Be strong, be strong and may we all be strengthened."
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.
Printed note in light blue ink on white paper. The note reads: "Love and Peace" and is illustrated with peace symbol.
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."
Folded card on white paper. Extensive dirt staining. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Pittsburgh, I will always love you. My heart goes out to you and is here too. Pittsburgh Strong."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "The 2nd and imp[ortant] commandment is LOVE Your Neighbor. Susan." Tape on the bottom and top left. Tearing and dirt due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with abstract illustration in red marker.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The note is written in Hebrew and English. Translated into English, the message reads: "May God protect you when you leave and when you come. Happy Chanukah!" Signed in English by the Abrin family, followed by a heart.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "You are stronger than hate." Tape across the upper corners. Tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Red card with circular design in black marker. Extensive tearing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Jerry D.H. is overflowing every service with congregants all inspired by and missing you. You, of blessed memory."
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