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: "Pray for world peace. Praying for all. Love Wins!" The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.

Handmade card in colored marker on paper. The front of the card features the word: "LOVE" in bubble letters; the letter "o" has been replaced with a large Star of David. Several smaller hearts and a multi-colored asterisk appear throughout. Signed, upper left: "Rylee Love." The back is signed, twice: "Love Rylee" in orange and purple marker, respectively. The card has been laminated.

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.

Handwritten note written in black ink on cream colored paper with a rose and rose bud illustrated in the upper left and lower right corners, respectively.

Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Cover shows four smiley faces, two heart shaped balloons, surrounded by asterisk-shaped stars on a multicolored background. Inside reads: "Our prayers are with you! I hope you are well!" Back reads "2018" and features two heart shaped ballons in the lower center atop a salmon colored background.

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 words of love and support. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.

Laminated printed sign which reads: "Peace, Diversity, and Connection" over a photograph of a sunset on a rocky seashore.

Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front cover contains the following quote: "The secret of CHANGE is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." An illustration of three flowers flanked by trees on either side, and a Star of David, appear below. The inside reads: "Dear Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, I am a 7th grade student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Colorado. I am sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Josie [redacted], Littleton, Colorado." The signature is accompanied by a heart.

Card with flying dove holding an olive branch in its mouth over a navy blue background with light blue tendrils on the front cover. The word "Peace" appears below the dove. Handwritten note in blue marker from Kelly M. from Freedom, Pa.

Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Sending love from Detroit, MI." Tape on the upper edge.

Handwritten "Prayer of St. Francis" written in black ink on white paper, glued to cardboard. Warping due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

Drawing in colored pencil on paper. Signed: "Rhea" lower center on the front; illustrated above with four-legged animal, perhaps a dog. Additional colored illustrations appear on the back. Extensive tearing and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial; the drawing is now torn into two pieces.

Typed text on paper with gray background and blue and gold accents and logos for Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh. Text lists speakers and supporters for event.

Handwritten note written in black marker on a manilla envelope. Note is addressed to Tree of Life and contains messages in both English and Hebrew.

Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note reads: "We send LOVE to you today and always. We are on in the eyes of the Lord. When one hurts, we all hurt. When there is joy for one, there is joy for all. Prayers and blessings to you."

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear friends, My heart and prayers are with all of you as you process your loss and the events in these past few days. May God's presence and comfort be showered on every one of you. I cannot even begin to imagine... I pray for God's grace and blessings. With love, Cheryl [last name redacted]."

Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The cover contains the following quote: "The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power." An illustration of three stick figures raising their hands, standing on a large rock with a Star of David at the center, before a mountainous landscape with a large sun and clouds, appears on the bottom center. The inside reads: "Dear Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, I'm very sorry about what has happen[ed]. I do know that people are also very sorry.

Oral history of Tracy Baton, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.

Black and white photograph showing three women reading from a scroll. Pews and stained glass windows can be seen in the background.

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "May the peace and love of the Lord bless you all. Our hearts and prayers are with you as you try to understand the WHY of this tragic event. In Christ's love, Beverly [last name redacted] Pt. Loma Community Presbyterian Church 11-5-18."