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 is dated 10/28/18 and reads: "know that God see you all and may the peace that surpasses all understanding fill your hearts. You all will be in my prayers! -Amen." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.

Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "I'm praying for these holy souls, may God shine His light upon them!"

Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "We are with you." Illustrated with a heart and a Star of David.

Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "God's love for the Jews, his people is stronger than the wicked mess of the evil. May the Jews be blessed forever. H. [last name redacted]." Staining and color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

Oral history of Meryl Ainsman, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "May God comfort you today and in the days ahead. I will keep you all in thought and prayer. [?] from Pt Loma P.C."

Oversized handmade card on light brown construction paper with line drawing of a tree in blue marker on front. Interior includes messages from members of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit. 

Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "We are here."

Card with the words of the Prayer for Peace handwritten in blank ink on a purple note card on the front and back. The Prayer for Peace is an eighteenth century Chasidic Jewish prayer adopted by liberal Jewish denominations in North America. The note concludes: "In loving memory of Rose Mallinger."

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. Signed "Nikoletta" on the right. The back contains a handwritten note, "Stronger Together" sticker, 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 word: "Smile" and other floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note and a sticker with the words: "Stronger Than Hate" with a heart and Star of David. The stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School" appears in the lower center.

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 conveys the sender's horror regarding the October 27 attack and their prayers that God grant peace and comfort. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Words can't begin to express the sorrow we have felt and experienced as a church, country and people for the senseless loss and hatred you all have experienced. We pray and hope you feel God's peace, comfort and loss in this time of great sorrow. Love will win. Peace will win. Always. Your sister in God's love..."

Printed poster in blue, white, and black from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). The poster reads: "We the People" and features an illustration of people in silhouette raising their hands upward. The reverse reads: "We the People ACLU" and contains a repeating word pattern featuring the various marginalized groups the ACLU serves.