Handwritten card in pencil on paper. The front cover features a Star of David in the center and reads in Hebrew: "L'chaim" (to life). The inside reads: "My condolences for this tragedy. Sending love from Cleveland, Ohio. Stay strong. You are in my prayers. Love, Louis [last name redacted]."

Post-it note with abstract illustration in black marker.

Laminated printed sign in blue and red ink on white paper. The sign reads: "Only love can conquer hate."

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. The back contains a handwritten note, a "Stronger Together" sticker, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."

Print with various birds resting on the branches of a flowering tree folded in half to create an improvised card. The inside contains a handwritten sympathy note written in blue ink from a member of the autism community in Monroeville, Pa.

Hand painted sign with an illustration of a landscape a sun, large blue flower, green grass, and several hearts. The message, "I love you" has been painted next to the blue flower.

Poster with short messages and multiple signatures from students at the St. Joseph Catholic Parish Religious formation written in various colored markers.

Card from the Friendship Circle of Illinois. The front cover reads: "From Eli [last name redacted] Chicago, Il." The inside reads: "To the Jewish community of Pittsburgh sheyichyu (may they live), We were all so sad when he heard the news. We all hope very soon there will be tichiat hameitim (resurrection of the dead). My hachlata (resolution) is to look in my siddur (prayer book) while I daven (pray)." Spelling errors corrected for clarity.

Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. Contents of card rendered illegible by water damage at the memorial site.

Hallmark card from a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The envelope contains a handwritten message: "With Peace and in Repentance and friendship of Spirit." The front cover reads: "Peace" and features a sandy landscape with a blue sky and orange flowers. The inside reads: "Dear Friends in the God of Abraham, My spirit and my prayers have been with you this past week. Prayers of love, courage, hope, and prayers of repentance for all little ways in which my own way of living accommodates any hatred, bigotry, or antisemitism.

Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front cover contains the following quote: "All stars are in the dark and darkness dies in the light." The quote is accompanied by two illustrated five-pointed stars. Inside reads: "Dear Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that people all the way from Colorado support you and are helping you through this. With love -Josh [last name redacted], Littleton, Colorado."

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 card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front cover reads: "F.e.a.r. has two meanings- Forget everything and run OR Face everything and rise. The choice is yours." A star of David and cartoonish illustration of a smiling boy wearing a red baseball cap appear below; a shining sun in the upper right corner. The inside reads: "Dear Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, We are sorry for your loss and we hope you are recovering well. -Aiden G. Littleton, Colorado." Spelling errors corrected for clarity.

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.

Miniature New York State flag. Wrapped around stem of flag is a slip of laminated yellow paper reading, "In Memory of our Brother MELVIN WAX z''l -- To his family and community we pray Tanuchamo min hashamayim. May God in Heaven comfort you. The Principals, Teachers, Parents, Alumni, and Students of Magen David Yeshivah. Brooklyn, NY." Part of a series of 11 flags, each dedicated to one of the victims. Additional photograph shows the entire set of 11.

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.

Card from a congregant at the Holy Angels Parish. The front cover contains a stock illustration of a haloed dove flying in front of Noah's ark. Signed "Jack [last name redacted] 5th grade." The inside reads: "God Loves You. We will remember you. Jack Grade 5."

Post-it note with abstract illustration in red marker.