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Folded card with repeating diagonal plaid pattern in green and dark blue marker on yellow paper. The inside contains the following words in a cloud-shaped bubble with emanating light rays: "I am sorry for what happened. It will be ok. [Heart]." A Star of David surrounded by tiny dots appears in the upper left corner.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Live for those we have lost. Be well. Love from Boston MA."
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 on white paper. Extensive dirt staining. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
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."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "My prayer and heart are with you all. May God's Grace lift yours in this time of sorrow-." Signed with a heart symbol.
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "99.9999999% of Americans are good and caring people!" Tape on the upper edge.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report on initial condition of survivors of the October 27 attack, including both worshippers and police officers. Report spefically identifies Daniel Leger and describes other survivors.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Our God is stronger than hate. Our love for you in stronger than hate. We cry with you, stand with you, support you, grieve with you. Our hearts hurt but we know your strength and the strength God gives us to overcome the evil in this world. In love and solidarity, Carole."
Wooden pedestal painted white with white Star of David and red heart affixed to front. Handwritten in pencil and black marker on the Star of David is the name "Irving Younger." Collaged onto the heart are white pieces of paper and a translation of Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Accompanying image shows all 11 Stars of David in the series.
Single page flyer. Backdrop features images of paper dolls holding hands and the image of a lit candle. Text lists date, time, and location of event, biography of speaker, and sponsoring organizations.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear friends, My heart and prayers are with all of you as you process your loss and the events in these past few days. May God's presence and comfort be showered on every one of you. I cannot even begin to imagine... I pray for God's grace and blessings. With love, Cheryl [last name redacted]."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Tree of Life Synagogue, We learned in church today, our Pastor Karla lived in the community where the tragic incident happened last week. We feel even more insight and sorrow for all involved. We want to offer our love, empathy, future blessings and also prayers for every family affected. We grieve for you, we pray for you, we pray for us all to be as one, we love you. Your San Diego friends in Christ from Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church.
Picket sign made from rigid foam insulation covered in red, white, blue, and green duct tape and affixed to the top of a wooden dowl. Design features a globe inside a red cross, symbolizing medical care, beneath the words "Heal the World" and "Tikkun Olam."
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "Let love rule."
Laminated copy of poem by Sandra Sturtz titled "May You Always Feel Loved." Poem is printed in black ink with two flowers in the upper right and left corners. Photograph of a sunset over a rocky sea shore in the background.
Card addressed to the victims of the October 27 attack and their families. Writer expresses belief that people in Pittsburgh would have died to protect victims from harm.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter is dated 11/4/18 and reads: "Tree of Life Community- All of your brothers and sisters at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church mourn with you. We are absolutely devastated at the events of last week's service, and there are no words one can say to make sense of it. The God of Abraham, Isaac, David, and Jacob is with you, and we pray for comfort, community, city, our country and our world.
Card from a congregant at the Holy Angels Parish. The front cover contains a stock illustration of a haloed dove flying in front of Noah's ark. The inside reads: "Julianna N. I am praying for everyone who died and I am very sorry for everyone who lost their loved ones. But I am happy that you are all in heaven. Many pray[er]s. Holy Angels CCD." Spelling errors corrected for clarity.
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