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Card from the Friendship Circle of Illinois. The card reads: "To the Jewish community of Pittsburgh sheyichyu (may they live), I will daven for you and give extra tzadakah (charity) and nothing else should happen like what just happened and when moshiach (the Messiah) comes [?] and Hashem will do t'chiyat hameitim (resurrect the dead). The rest of your life should be successful. From so and so... which." The acronym "BS"D" (with the help of heaven), a common header in traditional Jewish letter-writing, appears in the upper left corner.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green and red marker. The message reads: "Love is stronger than hate. Rest in peace. Jaime." The "o" in love and the dot in the "i" in Jaime are written with hearts.
Card from the Friendship Circle of Illinois. On the left side, the card reads: "To the Jewish community of Pittsburgh sheyichyu (may they live), I will take upon myself to stay in shul (synagogue) at least for 3 aliyas (sections Torah reading where a congregant is called up to the reading podium). On the right side, the card contains cartoonish illustrations of a building and several figures. The acronym "B"SD" (with the help of heaven) appears on the upper right.
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 October 28, 2018 and reads: "Dear Friends, Peace to you. May you live in the love, joy, and kindness of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God is on the throne, always. Harry [last name redacted]." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Eight-page booklet printed on off-white paper. Program provides order of memorial service, lists names of deceased congregants by family, and lists names of congregational officers.
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 wishes for peace and divine love, and includes a quote from 1 Peter 4:8. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. Contents of card rendered illegible by water damage at the memorial site.
Summary: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report with link to Facebook Live video from a press conference where public officials provide updates about the October 27 attack.
Card on light blue paper with the word: "Rooaar" [Roar] in the upper right. An illustration of a bridge with a sun peeking through appears in the center, alongside various other undecipherable illustrations. Extensive tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Folded card with handwritten messages on white paper. The front cover reads: "Love," written in colorful bubble letters. The inside reads: "Your brothers and sisters in Aspinwall love you very much."
Card addressed to Irving Younger. 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 with the words: "My heart is with Squirrel Hill" on the front cover. The message inside is from a life-long Pittsburgh resident with ties to Duquesne University, who writes: "I know that this is a city of incredible love and acceptance, which just makes this tragedy hurt even more."
Card with a peacock on the front cover. The card reads: "A Catholic who loves all Jewish people! A friend, a neighbor, she loves you."
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "Let love rule."
Prayer card with reproduction of "The Miraculous Icon" depicting the Virgin and Child. According to the text on the front cover, this prayer card was blessed at mass with holy water and incense. The inside features various recommended prayers for healing and petitions.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "I pray to you and remember you always. May your soul rest in peace." Tape affixed on the upper center.
Card from three students [last names redacted] at Magen David Yeshivah High School in Brooklyn, Ny. Front cover features a red heart in the center with lines connecting to Stars of David on either side. The inside message has faded away due to water exposure at the Wilkins memorial. The back flap contains a message of sympathy and condolence. The card ends: "GET WELL SOON! [heart]."
Handwritten note written in blue ink on paper. Dated Saturday November 17, 2018 in the upper right corner. Addressed to the people of Pittsburgh and Tree of Life synagogue.
Floral tag enclosed in pink envelope from floral arrangement; tape on the lower left front. The tag reads: "You will never be forgotten. Each and every one will live in our memories forever." The note is written in black ink on a printed tag with a floral bouquet in the lower right corner. The reverse is stamped with the contact information for Squirrel Hill Flower Shop.
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