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Floral tag with blue hibiscus flowers. The tag contains a handwritten note reading: "Our deepest sympathy. Namachar family."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "We are shocked that this individual felt he could do such a thing. Who gave him the power to act as God? All our prayers are with your community and faith. Blessings! A sad Presbyterian member!"
Folded card on orange paper. Red and green staining. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
Laserprint with inscription on black background; photographic reproduction with illuminated tea lights in upper left corner. Blank back.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a pineapple with geometric patterns surrounded by hand illustrated hearts. The back contains a handwritten note featuring a quote from the British historian, Richard Evans, 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: "Doubt is not the opposite of faith, fear is [underlined] let us not fear."
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.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "What happened here will not be forgotten." Signed with a Star of David.
White poster board with a painting of a tree. Inscriptions with supportive messages and biblical quotes written on multicolored leaves; Star of David painted on trunk. Metallic leaves glued throughout. Addressed to Tree of Life synagogue from St. Patrick's Church in Oakdale, Pa.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "We will be better." Minor staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Printed note in black ink on bright green paper. The note reads: "Hate has no home here. Our hearts are heavy with grief." Tape marks visible on the right and left sides of the note. Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten note in black marker on paper. The note reads: "Pittsburgh we are all with you." Tearing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "You are stronger than hate." Tape across the upper corners. Tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by the Waltons. The tag reads: "Rest in Peace- with love from your old neighbors, The Waltons." The note is handwritten in black ink on a printed tag with blue hydrangeas on the left edge.
White poster with inscription and drawings in fuchsia marker. Bleeding on back. Staining throughout due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Collage with a hand drawn tree in the center; leaves made of multicolored tissue paper; trunk in black ink.
Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front cover reads: "I am sorry" and features a large heart below. It is signed: "By D'mitri." The inside reads: "Dear survivors of the synagogue shooting, I AM sorry FOR your LOSS. This note is from D'mitri [last name redacted]. I live in Colorado."
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.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report summarizing federal and state charges against alleged perpetrator of October 27 attack, including obstruction of excercise of religious beliefs, and use of firearm to commit murder. Includes information about alleged perpetrators social media posts prior to attack.
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