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Two heart-shaped cut-outs on red paper with an orange rubber band running through a hole punch. The inner flaps contain a handwritten message to the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. Cecilia [last name redacted], the author of this card, acknowledges that while she did not know the victims personally, they will forever remain loved in her heart. Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Card with large pink rose on the cover with note from Amanda, Jon, Anne Elisabeth, Daniel, and Jay [last name redacted] inside."
Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. Features a bilingual Hebrew and English message and reads: "Am Yisroel Chai (The People of Israel live) forever and ever. NEVER FORGET IT!!!"
Six-page document with printed text. Script for "amusement" presented at public event. Provides history of congregation.
Poster with collage of photographs showing scenes of interfaith support and a quotation of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.
Card with flying dove holding an olive branch in its mouth over a navy blue background with light blue tendrils on the front cover. The word "Peace" appears below the dove. Handwritten note in blue marker from Kelly M. from Freedom, Pa.
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. Due to water exposure at the memorial site, the message in this card has been partially erased. The remaining text reads: "everyone...we wish the best for everyone who was effected. Michael, Holy Angels CCD 6th grade."
Brown envelope with handwritten note in black ink on a rectangular emblem, reading: "In Memory." Staining and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
White synthetic tree with 11 pieces of black lace tied to branches and a rosary tied to top branch. Square base of tree has switch for battery operated power. Attached to front of tree is a greeting card with message from sender.
Typed note from the members and friends of First Presbyterian Church in Jamestown, Ny. The text of Psalm 23 appears below. Extensive staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Summary: Pittsburgh Current report on havdalah vigil held at the corner of Forbes and Murray avenues in Squirrel Hill, organized by students from Allderdice High School.
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.
Rectangle-shaped card from a student at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, Co. Card reads: "Dear members of Tree of Life synagogue. I am an international student from China. I am sorry for your loss and will stand with you. May peace with you and stay stong. Shalom. Warmly, Xiao Chao [last name redacted]." Small Star of David in lower right.
Summary: KDKA-TV report providing a history of mass shootings in the Pittsburgh area between 2000 and 2018.
Summary: KDKA-TV report identifying vicitms of the October 27 attack.
Summary: Embedded Tweet by local news reporter, featured by The Incline, shows scene at havdalah vigil at the corner of Murray and Forbes avenues on the evening of the October 27 attack.
White button with black text and safety pin on back, Design features tree with branches forming a Star of David. Text above design reads, "#pittsburghstrong."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "Stronger than hate." Illustrated with a peace symbol. Color bleeding and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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 Friends, I'm at a loss for words to think about the horror you've experienced and the hate that has been directed towards you. Our hearts break with you and I am so sorry this has happened to you. We are with you and are and continue to be praying for you. We are praying for comfort, protection and healing. We love you! Greg and Stephanie [last name redacted] and family."
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