
Primary Type – Cards
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Date – Cards
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Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by L.F., which reads: "To my Hebrew family- I'm so sorry for your loss. There are no words. But the strength that you have shown is what we need. Stay strong. We are all here with you. L.F. [heart]." The message is written in black ink on a printed tag; a Star of David appears in the upper left corner.
White posterboard with dozens of hands in red and pink paint. Initialed in multiple colors by creators. The words "Hope and Love," peace signs, and Stars of David are scattered throughout; the words "Hate won't win" appear in the lower center, inside two hands making the shape of a heart.
Handwritten letter in crayon from the [last name redacted] family. Rolled into a scroll and tied with a rainbow called string. The letter features a quote, beginning with the question: "Did I offer peace today," from the Dutch-Catholic priest, Henri Nouwen.
Printed translation of Psalm 43, according to the English Standard Version (ESV) translation. The person who printed this psalm included a personal, typed note below reading: "Tears are prayers too. They travel to God when we can't speak."
Rectangular poster that says "Love one another right NOW" with music notes and pink hearts. Blank back.
Bright yellow posterboard with handwritten message written in green marker and pencil reading, "We love you neighbors." Embellished with four hands with additional handwritten messages and hearts.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center; leaves comprised of multicolored tissue paper. Handwritten messages in black ink on either side of the tree.
Floral tag from floral arrangement, which reads: "May they Rest in Peace." The message is written in blue 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 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.
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."
White foamcore board with messages written in multiple marker colors. Board framed by strips of orange duct tape.
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.
White poster with inscription and drawings in fuchsia marker. Bleeding on back. Staining throughout due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten letter written in green ink on white coloring paper, folded in half, from Lizzie, age twenty. Addressed to Lizzie's community in Pittsburgh. Lizzie explains her impulse to write this letter: "I'm not sure how to put this in words, but I do know that I have the urge to send something." Lizzie identifies herself as Jewish in her card. Tearing in upper center may be due to exposure to the elements sustained at the Wilkins memorial.
Bright pink paperboard with messages written in black on the front. Blank back.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center; leaves made of multicolored tissue paper. Handwritten messages in black ink and red crayon on either side of the tree.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center; leaves comprised of multicolored tissue paper. Handwritten messages in pencil and pink ink on either side of the tree.
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.
Blue sign with white text informing readers about memorial preservation and removal scheduled for November 12, 2018. Reverse contains a message about flower composting written in bold strokes of black marker on white background.
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.
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