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Card addressed to Melvin Wax, written using personal details from various public sources.
Handwritten note written in black ink on light yellow paper. The note reads: "Dear God, Let love prevail... Let hate fail... Blessed those affected by this terrible act... A Pittsburgher."
White envelope with blue border and curlicue designs in the four corners. Handwritten note in black ink on the recto reads: "Tree of Life Congregation." Staining and color fading due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial. The reverse side features a diamond pattern and has suffered from extensive tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Note card which reads: "GOD BLESS YOU [heart]."
Card addressed to Rose Mallinger, written using personal details from various public sources.
Hand painted card with abstract lines and shapes in brown, green, and blue paint on paper. Signed: "Love, Khira D." lower right. The card has been laminated.
Cylindrical white ceramic vase containing two bouquets of blue synthetic hydrangeas. Vase is cracked down one side from top.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report on Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's order for flags at commonwealth buildings to be lowered to half-staff in memory of the victims of the October 27 attack.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your congregation during this most difficult time. We here in San Diego pray for your healing. Jeanie."
Note addressed to the victims and neighbors of the October 27 attack.
Synthetic white orchid and bamboo stalk in brown square pot.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Our God is stronger than hate. Our love for you in stronger than hate. We cry with you, stand with you, support you, grieve with you. Our hearts hurt but we know your strength and the strength God gives us to overcome the evil in this world. In love and solidarity, Carole."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Brothers and Sisters, May God give you strength and courage to overcome this tragedy and bring even more conviction and purpose to the Tree of Life congregation. [First name illegible, last name redacted]."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Sending love from Detroit, MI." Tape on the upper edge.
Large square card from a student at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, Co. Card on white paper overlaid with a papercut Star of David set on grey background. Card reads: "Dear members of Tree of Life, I am a history teacher to high school students from all over the world at the Fountain Valley School of Colorado. My students and I were horrified to hear about the hateful shocking event at your place of worship. My students have been studying about peace and the flip side- hateful rhetoric. They were motivated to reach out and share their messages of support.
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)."
Post-it note with handwritten message with blue marker. The message reads: "Never Forget. Love from D.C."
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