Preprinted card with handwritten message in black ink. Front of card reads, "You are being loved, prayed over, and held close in caring hearts."

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear People of God, There are no words sufficient... Know that I and this people of our congregation stand with you- we are with you. With the love of the true and living God, Patrick [last name redacted] San Diego, CA."

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter is dated Nov. 4, 2018 and reads: "Dear Sisters and Brothers, Please hold fast to the promise of God's power and presence in all things. While we have choices He has the final word on how our circumstances, losses, and gains will serve His kingdom. You are loved, prayed for, and supported by many in this trying and confusing time, and always. Please reach out the community of believers for any need. Thank you for your continued faith and courage, which inspires generations.

Card addressed to Daniel Stein, written using personal details from various public sources.

Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Yes, we miss you with our hearts, Jerry." Signature illegible.

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dearest sisters and brothers in the Lord, I just wanted to encourage you in the midst of all this tragedy and sadness that God will rise up among the carnage and be glorified through such honor and sadness. He is alive and well, and I know it doesn't feel like He is among you. He is and He will reign forever and be there with you in these hard times. He loves each and every one of you and has a plan for all of this.

Folded card from a student at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, Co. Cover features a large peace sign. Inside reads: "Dear member of Tree of Life, I am a Chinese student who study in FVS. I heard this bad event this morning. I feel sorry for your lost. We will support you any time. Best wishes, Iihan [last name redacted]." Illustrated with Star of David.

Folded card on green paper. A faded peace sign appears on the front cover flap. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.

Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by the Manitoba Islamic Association in Canada. The tag reads: "Words cannot begin to express our sorrow at the senseless attack at a house of worship. Please accept our deepest condolences from the Manitoba Islamic Association." The message is printed on a tag from a local florist.

Laminated prayer card with text of the "Prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help" on the reverse. The front side features a reproduction of a medieval-style icon of the Virgin and child against a gold backdrop. This prayer card has the imprimatur of the former archbishop of Boston, William Cardinal O'Connell (1859-1944).

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.

Oral history with Charlene Foggie-Barnett recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th oral history project.

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.

Card with a peace sign, Star of David, and heart illustrated in marker on the front cover. The inside contains a heartfelt message from a Jewish student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fl. The student articulates their motivations as follows: "I feel connected to your community in a way I cannot describe. I can only tell you to stand together, and we will stand with you as well..." Some words have faded due to water exposure at the Wilkins memorial.

Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "Full recovery for all injured."

Post-it note with handwritten message in black and red marker. The message reads: "Always in our heart."

Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "Keep Going" and arrows, stars, and other floral motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."

Sticker with Shabbat-related imagery. Two pink Shabbat candles, labeled in Hebrew: "Shabbat Shalom," appear in the center. Two women, covering their hands, as they bless the candles, appear on either side. Doves appear in the lower right and left corners. Signed lower left.