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Blue card with a Star of David filled with flowers outlined in gold and silver ink on the front cover. The inside contains a lengthy, heartfelt letter from a sender identifies themselves as "an angry college student who wants a change" from Pittsburgh.
White and purple envelope with handwritten inscription in blue ink addressed: "To: The family of Tree of Life." The location of the sender's home, Norfolk, Virginia, is inscribed in the lower left corner. The upper flap on the envelope's reverse is inscribed with the following note: "We are so broken hearted for your loss." Staining and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Hardwritten card in blue pen on white paper, offering condolences following the October 27 attack.
Card addressed to Cecil Rosenthal, written using personal details from various public sources.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "God be with each of you."
Notecard with green line on the right which reads: "This was wrong and shouldn't have happened. Our hearts go out to you. We know that love is stronger than hate."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "The neighborhood is with you." A heart appears below.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "As a result of this hate, I'm committing to discovering my Jewish identity and am doing micro-kindness."
Card from a congregant at the Holy Angels Parish. The front cover contains a stock illustration of seven children holding hands around a table with a large goblet and loaf of braided bread, and seven doves. The illustration is labeled: "We are people of God's peace." The inside reads: "Don't bully people and stand up for people when they are getting bullied."
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.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Hello, Dear Friends- I am a visitor at this church today- as the wife of a Catholic with a Jewish son-in-law and a nephew who lives on Squirrel Hill Ave- I just had to send some Presbyterian prayers as you grieve and recover. We are all the Family of God! Love and blessings- Mary Ellen [last name redacted]."
Handwritten note written on paper with the letterhead of the North Side Public Safety Council. The note reads: "Sharing our sincerest sympathies" and is signed by the officers of this council. A map of the various neighborhoods in the North Side and a blue line design below.
Handwritten note signed by Noah of Toronto. Written in black ink on the back of stationary with the logo of Marriott Hotels. Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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."
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "99.9999999% of Americans are good and caring people!" Tape on the upper edge.
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 contains prayers for peace and unity. 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 think this means when there is hate and sorrow be the one who makes happiness and kindness into the world. Simon [last name redacted]."
Oral history of Tim Crossen, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black and red marker. The message reads: "God bless all people of Pittsburgh. Our hearts are with you. [Heart]."
Post-it note with handwritten message and illustration in blue, red, and black ink. The message reads: "Stronger Than Hate" and is accompanied by the adapted Steelers' emblem with blue and red diamonds and a Star of David.
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