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Typed letter on Alfred University letterhead in hardback certificate holder, signed by Alfred University President Mark Zupan.
Post-it note with hand drawn illustration of repeating stars and hearts in green marker.
Document with reflections, sheet music, and song lyrics, 9 pages.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Forever in our hearts. Love not hate [underlined]." Signed with a Star of David.
Double-sided letter written in black ink on lined notebook paper addressed to the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. Dated 10/29/19 upper right, front. Extensive staining on the upper center, front, and tearing on the edges, due to exposure elements at the Wilkins memorial. Signed Nicole on the back.
Folded card with marker illustration. Cover features Star of David and four hearts. Interior features illustration of tree and messages "We stand with you" and "Beth Chai Congregation stands with you."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The front cover features a heart with the words "Love and Peace" in the center. The inside reads: "To the Tree of Life Synagogue- May you begin to heal in the days that follow. May you feel love from those around you. You are not alone in your pain. You are not alone in your confusion. We are together with you. Know that love and peace will surround you from now until eternity. Though we may be of different faiths, our love for one another does not change...
Rectangular piece of plywood wrapped in metal with embossed design of Hebrew word "Chai," meaning "Life."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Ones [heart symbol], We send you love and share your pain and loss. I wish we could kiss you and make it all better. May God bless you and be with you and comfort you in this tragic time. [Heart symbol] Love, Joci and Jim [last name redacted].
Clear glass globe vase with rippled lip. Vase filled with translucent marbles and two synthetic light pink roses.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "Z"L."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "Sending love, support, and solidarity." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten card in blue and purple marker on paper. The card features a large heart, over a Star David, with the first names of the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. The card reads: "We can't take away the pain, we can only add our love. Love, The Ettingers."
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.
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.
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.
Flower pot covered in green burlap and tied with raffia ribbon. Pot contains blue and white synthetic flowers and synthetic leaves.
Summary: KDKA-TV report on Squirrel Hill residents' response to October 27 attack.
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