Oral history of Wally Caplan, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.

Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "On the street where I lived many years ago. I remember it with calm and safety. May this spot once again, one day, be a place of comfort and peace for my Jewish community and all people."

Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "You [underlined] are the beacon of light and hope. Only love can defeat hate. My prayers and love are with you."

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: "Pray for world peace. Praying for all. Love Wins!" The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.

Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front cover contains the following quote: "Let your smile change the world. But don't let the world change your smile." Illustrated with a Star of David below. The inside reads: "Dear Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, I am sorry for the antisemitic attack on your place of worship. I hope this letter will you get through these hard times. I also hope the victims' families are doing well. We can get through this. - Sincerely, Goddard Middle School Student, Littleton, Colorado."

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.

Black and white photograph of the 1901 confirmation class of Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh. Shows four girls and three boys in formal wear.

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.

Print out with the names of the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. Photographs have been included for Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, David and Cecil Rosenthal, Daniel Stein, and Melvin Wax. The names and photographs are accompanied by the following message: "In Loving Memory, Gone But never forgotten." Tears and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "In this time where hate is prevalent...let's remind each other of how much good there is and teach our children the importance of."

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 love and prayer. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.

Printed text of the Hebrew poem "Shalom Aleichem," which is traditionally recited on Friday evenings to welcome the Sabbath angels. Translated into English here. Some of the text in the first line of the final stanza has been cut off. Staining and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Never Forget. Love is stronger than hate." A Star of David appears in the center.