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White envelope with blue border and curlicue designs in the four corners. Handwritten note in black ink on the recto reads: "Tree of Life Congregation." Staining and color fading due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial. The reverse side features a diamond pattern and has suffered from extensive tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "We love you. You are all so strong." Signed with a heart. Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
White posterboard with multiple signatures in colored markers. Illustration of two outstretched arms on the front. The upper half reads: "We lift our hands to God for you." The lower half reads: "St. Michael Catholic Family is praying for you." The reverse features additional signatures and a tree outlined in red in the lower center. Addressed to: "Tree of Life synagogue, Jewish community."
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by Kathryn, Jim, and James. The tag reads: "With love from Kathryn, Jim, and James. May their memory be a blessing." Note is handwritten in black ink on white paper; staining and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Metallic red rose with wire stem attached to a rock base.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Love is stronger than hate." Signed with a heart.
Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. Cover features an illustration of an American flag and Israeli flag flanking a budding plant in the lower center, and a bilingual quote in English and Hebrew attributed to Ghandi in the upper center. In English, the quote reads: "Be the change you want to see in the world." The inside reads: "Dear Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, I am so sorry for your loss. It breaks my hear to hear about acts of Anti-Semitism. I am keeping you and your congregation in my heart and prayers.
Square card with white and yellow text against blue background. Card reads, "Mitzvah4Pittsburgh. Some spread darkness. We spread light. Choose a good deed. Choose a Mitzvah. Add light to the world," followed by four options and a place for respondents to list their name and email address. Some names and email addresses have been redacted for privacy.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The front cover of the letter reads: "Letters." The inside reads: "My prayers and love are with all of the members of your synagogue."
Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Front and back of card feature Stars of David enclosed by hearts. Inside reads: "Thumbs up I feel your pain" and features a stylized thumbs up and a smiley face.
Card from a congregant at the Holy Angels Parish. The front cover contains a stock illustration of a haloed dove flying in front of Noah's ark. The inside reads: "Julianna N. I am praying for everyone who died and I am very sorry for everyone who lost their loved ones. But I am happy that you are all in heaven. Many pray[er]s. Holy Angels CCD." Spelling errors corrected for clarity.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Never again." The signature is illegible.
Glass vase containing stalks of wheat and a Canadian Flag. Vase accompanied by a white wicker heart with a note in a plastic sleeve. Note reads, "Our deepest sympathy to all the families, friends, and people of Pittsburg (sic). From your Canadian neighbors. 'No matter where we live...we are one!'"
Card addressed to Cecil Rosenthal, written using personal details from various public sources.
Laminated printed signs in blue and green ink on paper. The signs urge the reader to "Show solidarity" and "stand up for our common values, today tomorrow and always." An illustration of three stylized people raising their hands appears in the upper center, surrounded by the words: "Kindness, Respect, Courage."
Photograph showing group of adults and children along the outer wall of a sukkah at the Hebrew Institute in Squirrel Hill.
Floral tag with blue hibiscus flowers. The tag contains a handwritten note reading: "Our deepest sympathy. Namachar family."
Square card with white and yellow text against blue background. Card reads, "Mitzvah4Pittsburgh. Some spread darkness. We spread light. Choose a good deed. Choose a Mitzvah. Add light to the world," followed by four options and a place for respondents to list their name and email address. Some names and email addresses have been redacted for privacy.
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.
Square card with white and yellow text against blue background. Card reads, "Mitzvah4Pittsburgh. Some spread darkness. We spread light. Choose a good deed. Choose a Mitzvah. Add light to the world," followed by four options and a place for respondents to list their name and email address. Some names and email addresses have been redacted for privacy.