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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 condolence, prayer, love, and unity. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Large square card from a student at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, Co. Card reads: "Dear members of Tree of Life[s], I am an international student from China. I heard the sad news about the sad thing [that] happened in the Synagogue. I felt really sorry about that and I know I can't do anything to let you feel better. But I am always on your side. Support the sad family. So please strong to stay together. Peace be with you. - Isabel L." Illustrated Star of David and peace sign on lower left.
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 is addressed to God, and conveys the writers pain about the October 27 attack. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by Daniel Mulhall, the Irish ambassador to the United States, on behalf of the people of Ireland. The note is printed on a tag with a beige background from a local florist.
Handwritten card in colored pencil on paper. The card features a large tree resting on grass in the lower center and reads: "We're thinking of you Tree of Life." It is signed: "[Lov]e Shayna and West Orange, NJ."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "No one ever do that."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. Written in Hebrew, the note contains an adaptation of the biblical verse in 1 Samuel 15:29. Translated into English, the message reads: "The Glory of Judah does not deceive or change His mind..." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a bird with a leaf in its mouth with floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Sincere condolences to all the families. Let there BE PEACE [underlined] on EARTH and Let it Begin with ME. Philomena."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Stronger Than Hate. Rachel [last name redacted]." A Star of David appears in the lower left corner.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "There is always hope in the face of despair [despair] and kindness will guide us through." Tape affixed to the upper edge.
Handwritten note and envelope from new residents of Squirrel Hill, formerly of Santa Barbara, Ca.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a heart with floral and geometric motifs. A handwritten note and signature appear in the upper and lower right corners respectively. The back features the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Peace and love from Denver, CO."
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 is dated October 28, 2018 and reads: "Dear Friends, Peace to you. May you live in the love, joy, and kindness of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God is on the throne, always. Harry [last name redacted]." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
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