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Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads, in Hebrew, "Shalom" (Peace). Illustrated with a green heart, flanked by stars, in the lower center.
Laminated posterboard with a tree with heart shaped leaves in the center. Each heart contains a message or signature from sender. Blank back. Signed: "With love, the children of St. Patrick's School in Canonsburg."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "May god be with you. Cierra [last name redacted]. Pittsburgh, PA."
Blue posterboard with a large cross overlaid with a Star of David in the center and hearts on the side. Inscriptions in each of the four corners. Dirt on the reverse due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Folded card with marker and colored pencil inscriptions. Cover reads: "Do not cry :-) That is sad." Inside reads: "I am very sad about the bad things that happened to you. I hope this never happens again. Luke [last name redacted for privacy]" and features stylized illustration of two stick figures, representing the writer "me" and the recipients "you guys" holding hands.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "We wish you peace and love from NY. The Brodys."
Laserprint with inscription on black background; photographic reproduction with illuminated tea lights in upper left corner. Blank back.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside reads: "Just to let you know that you are truly in our thoughts and prayers. You are God's chosen people. He is always with you, and will never leave you. God Bless, Marce." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Folded card with crayon illustrations. Cover features three human figures. One is standing and smiling. Second is prone and frowning. Third is floating with face obscured. Several balloon-like shapes float toward a colored band along upper margin. Interior reads, "We are here. Right by your side. Keep fighting and good things will come." Back reads "2018" above prone human figure.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "From Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, San Diego. Dear members of Tree of Life synagogue, Our hearts ache for your loss and we pray that God will give you peace and hope. We also pray that as a nation and as people of God, we can overcome this senseless hatred. We love you, Judy [last name redacted]."
Card addressed to Daniel Stein, written using personal details from various public sources.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside contains messages of love and prayer. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
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 letter is dated 11/4/2018 and reads: "Dear Fellow Journeyers in Faith- May you experience others holding you in their caring arms during this time of loss and grief. Know you are not forgot. Know God can redeem this tragedy to bring about justice. -A friend in San Diego- Claudia."
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.
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.
Note with hand drawn illustration of two flowers and the moon. The illustration is accompanied by the following message: "When I'm in alignment with the love of the universe, peace cannot be disrupted." Illustration by Micaela [last name redacted] and words by Gabrielle [last name redacted]. Fading and color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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.
Zine page with bubble letters and information about the emotional value of hugs. Zine page with cartoon imagery and information about the value of hugs. A young boy hugs a globe, beneath the inscription: "Embrace the world one hug at a time."
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.
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