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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 the Tree of Life Synagogue, Our love and support go out to you. Only the Love of God in us can help to overcome such a tragedy and grief. Stay strong, stay united, and know that we at Point Loma Church in San Diego are praying for you and remembering you. With His Love, Geri [last name redacted]."
Handwritten note written in black marker on recycled paper. The note reads: "Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted. We grieve with you. Squirrel Hill Neighbors." Tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial. The back of the note has the silhouette of a box with two circles on a grey background.
Folded card on yellow paper with handwritten messages and marker illustrations. The front cover reads: "Have Hope." The inside reads: "Remember to stay hopeful during these hard times. Our are thoughts are with you." A yellow-outlined smiley face appears below. The back reads: "Pittsburgh will support you" and features a large Star of David illustrated in yellow.
Handwritten note in red marker on a piece of brown paper from a family. Dated 10-27-18.
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.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "When we work together, hate can't win. -Max S."
Pages of typed text.
Oral history with Josiah Gilliam recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th oral history project.
Printed floral tags from floral arrangements sent by Shadyside Presbyterian Church.
Preprinted card with handwritten message in black ink. Front of card reads, "You are being loved, prayed over, and held close in caring hearts."
Handwritten card in pink marker on paper. The card contains illustrations of a flower and two hearts and reads: "Simon. May their memory be a blessing." Folded on the sides.
Printed Hanukkah note with edited photographs featuring the eleven October 27 attack victims with Hanukkah imagery in the background. From top-bottom and left-right: Melvin Wax, David and Cecil Rosenthal, Irving Younger, Daniel Stein, Bernice and Sylvan Simon, Jerry Rabinowitz, Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, and Rose Mallinger. A large blue Menorah with the words: "Happy Hanukkah appears below."
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: "We mourn for you loss and we pray the God of Abraham embraces you in fresh, new ways today and always! Shalom!" The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Rectangular card from a student at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, Co. The card reads: "Dear members of Tree of Life synagogue, I'm from Vietnam and I stand with you. I'm sorry for your loss. May peace be with you. Shalom [signature]." Illustrated with Vietnamese flag, peace sign, and Star of David.
Zine page with bubble letters and information about the emotional value of hugs. Zine page with cartoons illustrating the emotional value of hugs, including a superhero, labeled "Hugs to the Rescue" and a young couple.
Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front cover contains the following quote attributed to O.G. Mandino: "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough." Illustrated with the image of two stick figures, labeled "strength" and "failure" respectively standing on either side of a wall. The inside reads: "Dear Congregation of the Tree of Life, I am sorry for what happened and I hope everything gets better.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report listing detours to Port Authority bus routes passing through Squirrel Hill to accommodate crime scene blockades and public vigils in the neighborhood.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Sincere condolences to all the families. Let there BE PEACE [underlined] on EARTH and Let it Begin with ME. Philomena."
Handmade card on white paper. Eleven trees, illustrated in blue ink, appear in the center. The number 11 appears below, followed by a heart. The card reads: "For the 11 people that died. Love, Coleman [last redacted]."