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Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "You are not alone. [Heart]."
Floral tag enclosed in orange envelope from floral arrangement. The tag reads: "Love from your friends in Sewickley." The message is writtein black ink on a printed tag with a forest landscape; the "o" in "Love" is written as a heart. The reverse is stamped with the contact information fo Squirrel Hill Flower Shop.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by Bham. Handwritten note in black ink on printed tag with various flowers in the upper and lower left corners. The reverse is stamped with the contact information for Squirrel Hill Flower Shop.
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.
Wreath made of branches with leaves, wire, and small stones. Stones attached with black zip ties.
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.
Folded card with marker illustration. Cover shows two balloons, a heart, and smiley face. Inside reads: "I hope everything gets better. I hope this never happens again. We are here for you." Signed with a heart.
Card with the words of the Prayer for Peace handwritten in blank ink on a purple note card on the front and back. The Prayer for Peace is an eighteenth century Chasidic Jewish prayer adopted by liberal Jewish denominations in North America. The note concludes: "In loving memory of Rose Mallinger."
Folded card on pink paper. Blue and yellow staining throughout, particularly around the central crease. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
Sympathy card including handwritten note reading, "Hate Can't Destroy a City of Steel/May the Love and Stories of those lost live on forever/You are all loved by your neighbors."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "The neighborhood is with you." A heart appears below.
Folded card on orange paper. The front cover feature a large Star of David outlined in black marker. The inside features a cartoon of a young girl wearing a Star of David t-shirt. Creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Printed memorial note with the names and ages of the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten note written in blue ink on lined notecard expressing the author's wish that all the victims of the October 27 attack find peace and that God will ease the suffering of those lose who lost loved ones.
Post-it note with abstract illustration in black marker.
Folded card with marker illustration. Cover reads, "You are great the way you are and nothing can stop that no matter what." Interior reads, "I hope you guys feel better. This card is for you and I hope it makes you guys feel better. You guys should be treated the way you are no matter what. Don't let people hurt you. You are stronger than them" and the name "Howard [last name redacted for privacy]." Back cover reads "I wish you the best of luck" with smiling heart.
Miniature New York State flag. Wrapped around stem of flag is a slip of laminated yellow paper reading, "In Memory of our Sister JOYCE FIENBERG z''l -- To his family and community we pray Tanuchamo min hashamayim. May God in Heaven comfort you. The Principals, Teachers, Parents, Alumni, and Students of Magen David Yeshivah. Brooklyn, NY." Part of a series of 11 flags, each dedicated to one of the victims. Additional photograph shows the entire set of 11.
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