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Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Love not hate." Tape affixed on the bottom edge. Tearing and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Never again." The signature is illegible.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "Find strength in community today and hope for a better tomorrow." A heart appears between the third and fourth line on the right.
Hallmark card from a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The front cover features a dog. The inside reads: "God loves you and we do, too! Love, NATALIE" and features illustrated stick figures representing the sender, labeled "Me" and "My friend Benji."
Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. The front cover contains an illustrated heart. The inside reads: "We stand with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Leah and Molly from GW."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "May their memories be a blessing. Love [heart] From Charlotte, NC." Tape on the upper edge.
Folded card with marker and colored pencil illustrations. Front and back both feature Stars of David encircled by hearts. Inside shows a tree and a cat and is signed "Will".
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 contains an illustration of a man labeled "Jesus" and reads: "I'm sorry for your family. God loves you, all day every day. We all are praying for you. And I'm sorry for your loss. We will remember your loss. We all love you. Sincerely, Nate [last name redacted]."
Basket of synthetic flowers with pink bow. Basket and bow have water damage.
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 messages of condolence and love. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "To never be silent at the arms of our oppressors."
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 a quote from 1 Peter 4:3 about love and a prayer for God's love. 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: "Dear Friends, I offer my deepest sadness and sorrow for the loss that you all have experienced. In no ways can I understand what you're going through as a community, but I want you to know that you're not suffering alone. My heart is breaking for what is breaking yours. May you all know that your Christian brothers and sisters in faith are standing by your side and supporting you with unconditional love. We are all a family, so what hurts one hurts us all.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Peace and love from Denver, CO."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter is dated 11/4/2018 and reads: "To my brothers and sisters at the Tree of Life Synagogue: When I was young in Denver, Colorado our Congregation Church (First Plymouth) and the Temple Micah shared our building. The Rabbi was wonderful and we combined our youth groups and spent weekends and retreats together. It was highlight of my life to learn how common our shared heritage and beliefs were across what had been presented to me as "separateness." So untrue!!
Handmade, screen-printed card on red paper with blue paint. A heart appears in the center. Signed, lower right: "Love, Brian S." The card has been laminated. A piece of clear tape appears on the back.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Brothers and Sisters, May God give you strength and courage to overcome this tragedy and bring even more conviction and purpose to the Tree of Life congregation. [First name illegible, last name redacted]."
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 reads: "In as much as He loved us, I love you." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
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