Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. The front cover contains a bilingual Hebrew and English message: "Haverim (friends) in Pittsburgh" with a Star of David below. The inside (from right to left) reads: "Sending love, solidarity, and hope. Our community is the strongest in the world! -Sam, GWU student, Colorado Springs, CO, Temple Beth Torah."

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.

Handwritten note written in black marker on dotted graph paper. The note reads: "Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

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 addressed to God, and conveys the writers pain about the October 27 attack. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.

Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note reads: "Dear Blessed Children of God, I am praying for you in these extremely difficult days. Know that you are being held in prayer. You are loved. Praying for Peace, Comfort, and a Hedge of Protection around you and your community. With love, A follower of Christ."

Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. The card features a Star of David and reads: "To the Pittsburgh community, We are a city built on steel and kindness and held up by a thriving Jewish community. I miss my home, my city so much right now, but I know that you are strong. I send all my love."

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

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 support, love, and prayer. 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: "Love, Pray, Peace- We [?] all overcame-." It is dated 11/04/18 in the bottom left corner.

Floral tag enclosed in white envelope from floral arrangement. The envelope is hand illustrated in blue ink with a tree in the center and has a hole punch in the upper left corner. The tag is addressed to Squirrel Hill and reads: "To the neighborhood that gave me my friends, my craft, my fiancee, my passion, and my livelihood, shine on, love on, heal on, grow and hug, and thrive and be gentle with one another. Heal. Heal. Heal. Love."

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 reads: "Sorry for your loss. We will remember you. P.S. We will pray for you. Aden."

Post-it note with handwritten message written in black marker. The message reads: "We are always with you. You are not alone. Be strong." A smiley face and heart appear below.

Handwritten card in blue, green, red, and orange marker on paper. The front of the card reads: "Thank you for helping [our] community and keeping us safe. Love, [illegible]." Two flowers, above grass, appear to the right. The inside, written in two hands, reads: "Thank you very m[uch]" and "and thank you for being...in..." Color bleeding 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 reads: "Beloved of the Lord- We cry with you in your sorrow, loss, and anger, And we pray with you for healing, forgiveness, hope and peace- Because of the One God who gave life to us all. In the name of His Son, Yeshua, Your sister, Kate [last name redacted]."

Glass jar containing nine miniature Israeli and American flags.

Wooden pedestal painted white with white Star of David and red heart affixed to front. Handwritten in pencil and black marker on the Star of David is the name "Daniel Stein." Collaged onto the heart are white pieces of paper and a translation of Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Accompanying image shows all 11 Stars of David in the series.

Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Love will always win! Don't lose hope. -Gabi Z.-"