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Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a turtle with floral and geometric motifs on its shell, legs, and neck. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
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: The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "Happy Thoughts" surrounded by flowers. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School" on a sticker.
Handwritten tag in silver ink on heavy cardstock lined on an orange backing. A small snail, labeled: "Certified and Official Snail Mail" is embossed on the upper center. The note reads: "With Love, Mark [last name redacted] Beaver Dam, WI." Dirt stains due to exposure to elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Paper booklet with typed text and graphics throughout. Includes itinerary, names of 11 victims, text of "We Remember," acknowledgements, and additional information. Include two quotations by Mahatma Gandhi.
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 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: "Stay strong, remain faithful, know you're loved. - Scott." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Card with colored pencil and marker illustration. When opened, front side shows illustrations of two five pointed stars and a stack of hearts, and is inscribed: "Margow. We are sorry for your loss." Back shows a tree with spiral-shaped branches and heart-shaped bow and arrows with a rectangular border with hearts in each corner.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Blessings of love from Israel."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "Etz Chaim Hi. It is a tree of life for those who hold fast to it."
Summary: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report on a havdalah vigil held at the intersection of Murray and Forbes avenues on the evening of the October 27 attack.
Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front cover features the following quote attributed to the great ancient Roman orator, Cicero: "While there's life, there's hope. -Marcus Tullius Cicero." An illustration of a large Star of David appears below. The quote and illustration are outlined with a repeating pattern of blue and white lines. The inside reads: "Dear L'Simcha Congregation, My name is Olivia [last named redacted]. I live in Littleton, Colorado. I am Jewish.
Handwritten note signed by Noah of Toronto. Written in black ink on the back of stationary with the logo of Marriott Hotels. Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Two-sided sheet of printed text. Front contains an open letter to the Jewish community of Pittsburgh from the members of the Vaad Harabonim. Back contains a day-long schedule of classes and programs, as well as the names of the victims of the October 27 attack.
Small wooden crate containing a bouquet of synthetic flowers resembling sunflowers, roses, and hydrangeas.
Floral tag from floral arrangement addressed to Rabbi Hazzan Myers at Tree of Life synagogue. The message is printed on flower tag from a local florist. Significant tears due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten note written in blue ink on a lined notecard reading: "Sending all of my sympathy, empathy and love. I don't know what else to say. -Hope [last name redacted]. Brooklyn, New York (Former Pittsburgher)."
Synthetic white orchid and bamboo stalk in brown square pot.
Hallmark card from a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The front cover reads: "Faith is the friend that comes along when things just seem to go all wrong." The inside reads: "Please accept our sympathy and prayer at this sad time. Love- Scott, Michelle, Sean, and Jill [last name redacted]."
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."
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