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Typed two-page letter addressed to the Tree of Life synagogue, families of victims, and survivors. Dated Sunday Nov. 18, 2024. Contains tributes from multiple individuals throughout western and central Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Beaver, Elk, and Washington counties, as well as a couple from Pacific Grove, Ca. The second page has since been lost.
Poster with handwritten message in pencil reading: "Expressions of Sym[p]athy for Tree of Life. Do not be afraid, I am with you. Isaiah 43:5." A printed image of a tree with many roots appears on the lower left corner.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by the Waltons. The tag reads: "Rest in Peace- with love from your old neighbors, The Waltons." The note is handwritten in black ink on a printed tag with blue hydrangeas on the left edge.
Handmade sign with blue, red, yellow, and black crayon on cardboard paper reading: "You are loved." Illustrated with yellow and black hearts, evoking the color of the Steelers' uniform, on the lower left.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center. Leaves comprised of multicolored tissue paper; one ready-made decorative leaf in orange and yellow fabric. Handwritten messages and illustrations in multiple colors on either side of the tree; signed lower center.
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.
Floral tag from floral arrangement, which reads: "There is no good way to express the grief and horror our community feels. We will continue to mourn with you." The message is written in black ink on a printed tag with multicolored flowers in the lower right corner. The reverse is stamped with the contact information for Squirrel Hill Flower Shop.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center; leaves comprised of multicolored tissue paper. Handwritten message and signature written in black ink on the lower left.
White posterboard with handwritten messages and hand drawn illustrations in black marker. A large tree with the words, "We are all of Tree Life," appears in the upper center. Various messages by over two-dozen people appear throughout.
Floral tag from floral arrangement, which reads: "May the lord Be with you!" The message is written in black ink on a printed tag with white and purple flecked flowers.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by Sophia and another individual whose name is illegible. The tag is dated 10-29-2018 and reads: "You are in our prayers and thoughts. I'll walk with you in your support." The message is written in black ink on a printed tag with multicolored flowers in the lower right corner. The reverse is stamped with the contact information for Squirrel Hill Flower Shop.
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.
Handmade sign with black and red ink. The sign contains a handwritten message of support from Valeriy [last name redacted] and "whole of Kazakhstan" to the members of the Tree of Life synagogue. A peace symbol with a small red heart featuring a Star of David appears on the lower left.
Letter written with red ink on lined notebook paper. The letter reads: "Stay strong. Gone but neve[r] forgotten. From Graccie [last name redacted]. We miss you." Illustrated with a small heart and Star of David.
Typed two-page letter addressed to the Tree of Life synagogue, families of victims, and survivors. Dated Sunday Nov. 4, 2018. The letter includes tributes from multiple individuals throughout western and central Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Beaver, Elk, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
White sign with "Coexist" written in multiple colors. Many of the letters in "Coexist" have been replaced by interfaith symbols, including the crescent moon, peace symbol, Star of David, yin-yang, and a cross. The hashtag, "Pghstrong" appears in the upper center, followed by a yellow heart. Three additional hearts, outlined in red marker, appear throughout. Blank back.
Color laser print with the Stronger Than Hate symbol and inscription on black background. Blank back. Creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
White posterboard with handwritten message in colored marker. The poster features a quote from 1 Peter 4:8, reading: "Continue to show deep love for each other." The word "love" is embellished with over a dozen hearts. The word, "Trump" has been crossed out on the upper left corner on the reverse.
Laserprint with inscription on black background; photographic reproduction with illuminated tea lights in upper left corner. Blank back.
Handmade sign with white graph paper and black marker taped to cardboard, reading: "From Ohio and Oklahoma, you are loved and will not be forgotten."
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