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Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by a couple from Virginia. Handwritten message in blue ink on a printed tag featuring a white orchid on the lower right.
Handwritten note written in blue marker on lined notepad paper from Christian Lacroix reading: "We love you, Cecil. May God comfort you and all the innocent people who died here." A white sticker with a red heart appears below.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "We are here."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Words can't begin to express the sorrow we have felt and experienced as a church, country and people for the senseless loss and hatred you all have experienced. We pray and hope you feel God's peace, comfort and loss in this time of great sorrow. Love will win. Peace will win. Always. Your sister in God's love..."
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article reporting on Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby and Head Coach Mike Sullivan expressing condolences following the October 27 attack.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "We are so sorry! Love and Peace. Your neighbors. Gail and Rich."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "You are stronger than hate." Tape across the upper corners. Tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. Card reads: "We love you and are thinking of you. May we all see better days ahead. Love, GW Hillel."
Summary: KDKA-TV report naming the alleged perpetrator of the October 27 attack. Includes list of federal charges.
Rectangular card from a student at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, Co. Front reads: "Dear members of Tree of Life, I'm from Japan and I am writing this letter because on extremely sad news about Jewish people came up yesterday. I'm feeling awfully sorry for Jewish people. I've been learning about 3 monotheistic re[li]gions from last month, so it also made me feel that I have connection with every single Jewish person.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by Daniel Mulhall, the Irish ambassador to the United States, on behalf of the people of Ireland. The note is printed on a tag with a beige background from a local florist.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by the Orange County Islamic Foundation in Mission Viejo, California. The tag reads: "The Orange County Islamic Foundation in Mission Viejo, California extends its sincere condolences and prayers to your congregation. We join you and support you in your moment of grief." The message is printed on a tag from a local florist.
Handmade card illustrated in pink and blue colored pencil featuring assorted hearts in varying shapes and colors. Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Single page with typed text. Text lists order of Friday evening service, including page numbers and readings with instructions for cantor.
Oral history of Anna Coufal, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "All of New York City feels your pain."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter is dated 11-4-2018 and reads: "Dear Friends, I wish I was there to put my arms around all of you but all I have is this paper and pen. May you sense comfort and care through these note and know that I and many more from the community in San Diego stand in solidarity with you and your community. We condemn such violence against God's children whom we all are on this earth and hope for a time of safety and peace throughout, soon!! God's peace, Sandy."
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