Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article reporting on Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby and Head Coach Mike Sullivan expressing condolences following the October 27 attack.

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: "We are stronger together!!" Signed: "Arielle."

Handwritten note written in blue ink on a lined notecard reading: "Sending all of my sympathy, empathy and love. I don't know what else to say. -Hope [last name redacted]. Brooklyn, New York (Former Pittsburgher)."

Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report collecting public statements about the October 27 attack from local, state, national, and international leaders, including Gov. Tom Wolf, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, President Barack Obama, President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, Duquesne University President Ken Gormley, the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez, and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.

Folded card on light blue paper. Extensive creasing and blue and yellow staining. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.

Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Front and back of card feature Stars of David enclosed by hearts. Inside reads: "Thumbs up I feel your pain" and features a stylized thumbs up and a smiley face.

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Tree of Life, We are a Junior High small group from PLCPC. We are sorry for your loss. We are praying for the injured and those friends and family of those who died. We will continue to pray as your community continues to heal. Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church San Diego, CA. Mindy, Allison, Ellis, Mike, Logan, Georgia, Ana, Tessa, Sarah, Quinlan."

Glass jar containing nine miniature Israeli and American flags.

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Ellis [last name redacted] We pray that you will feel better. 2nd Grade. 7 years." The note is accompanied by illustrations of flower pots, stars, a heart, a smiley face, and a stick figure walking in grass with a sun in the background.

Typed two-page letter addressed to the Tree of Life synagogue, families of victims, and survivors. Dated Sunday Nov. 18, 2024. Contains tributes from multiple individuals throughout western and central Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Beaver, Elk, and Washington counties, as well as a couple from Pacific Grove, Ca. The second page has since been lost.

Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The front of the note reads: "Heaven is for everyone! God is Love- We love you. 'If any man says he love God, he's a liar if he loves not his brother.' 'Love they neighbor as thyself.' We are all children of the Lord. We are all the same in God's eyes. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament." Illustrations of a smiling heart, five-pointed star, cloud, rainbow, as well as flowers, appear below.

Print outs with English and Hebrew lyrics from popular Jewish and Israeli artists and poets, including Hannah Szenes (Senesh), Arik Einstein, Matisyahu, and Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. A handwritten note in blue ink reading "May your memory be eternal" appears on the second page.

Two heart-shaped cut-outs on red paper with an orange rubber band running through a hole punch. The inner flaps contain a handwritten message to the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. Cecilia [last name redacted], the author of this card, acknowledges that while she did not know the victims personally, they will forever remain loved in her heart. Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

Envelope containing letters written by members of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The envelope is labeled with a piece of paper reading: "Letters for Tree of Life Synagogue."

Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Doubt is not the opposite of faith, fear is [underlined] let us not fear."

Hallmark card from a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The envelope contains the handwritten inscription: "God Bless" [heart]. The front cover reads: "Faith is the friend that comes along when things just seem to go all wrong." The inside reads: "My mother and I were so saddened when we heard of the tragedy that occurred. It seems unthinkable that a human being could behave in such a deplorable manner. My mother and I are keeping everyone and their families in our hearts, minds and prayers.

Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "May the survivors and the victims' family have strength fortitude, peace and calm. -Chris F." Tape affixed to the upper edge.