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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. The inside reads: "We will pray for you. We God guide you through. Love, your friend at Holy Angels Church." Spelling errors corrected for clarity.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Love and solidarity from the Bay Area."
Color laser print with the Stronger Than Hate symbol and inscription on black background. Blank back. Creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note reads: "I just want to send God's loving grace to you and your family to help you heal from the terrible act from a lost soul. We pray for you and everyone touched by this action. God Bless."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Share the Love! Free Bouquets!"
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "May God's Peace and Love grow in Pittsburgh and everywhere!"
Card addressed to Richard Gottfried. Cover features a reproduction of a painting by Frank Crosby, a resident of the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh. The inside contains messages of love and support written by other members of the Emmaus Community.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a butterfly with geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration a bird's feather 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."
Summary: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report interviewing Squirrel Hill residents and local religious leaders about the October 27 attack. Includes comments from Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a mandala with floral motifs. The back contains a handwritten note featuring a quote from the nineteenth century American poet, Emily Dickinson, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
"I voted" sticker with the "Stronger Than Hate" emblem on an orange background. The sticker includes the logo of the local printing company, Raff Printing, Inc. on the lower right. Dirt and other materials on the adhesive back due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "I will raise my children Jewish #neverforget." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Wooden pedestal painted white with white Star of David and red heart affixed to front. Handwritten in pencil and black marker on the Star of David is the name "Rose Mallinger." Collaged onto the heart are white pieces of paper and a translation of Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Accompanying image shows all 11 Stars of David in the series.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article reporting on Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby and Head Coach Mike Sullivan expressing condolences following the October 27 attack.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "Be Strong" and other floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "I am here in this moment" with arrows and other geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as a sticker with the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Zine page with bubble letters and information about the emotional value of hugs. Zine page with cartoon imagery and information about the value of hugs. A young boy hugs a globe, beneath the inscription: "Embrace the world one hug at a time."
Card addressed to Richard Gottfried, written using personal details from various public sources.
Folded card with marker and colored pencil illustration. Cover features Star of David inside heart. Interior features illustrations of heart inside rings, two hands reaching out, and tree with name "Deliliah Lieber."
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