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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.
Business card from Reverend John Shaver of San Dieguito Methodist Church in Encinitas, Ca.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter is dated 11/04/18 and reads: "We are ONE life, ONE Body, and ONE God. Love and blessings to all."
Handwritten note and envelope from new residents of Squirrel Hill, formerly of Santa Barbara, Ca.
Prayer card with the words of a prayer to be recited every day at high noon. The prayer reads: "O God of mercy, give us peace. Peace in our hearts. Peace in our homes. Peace in our community. Peace in the world." Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten note written on paper with the letterhead of the North Side Public Safety Council. The note reads: "Sharing our sincerest sympathies" and is signed by the officers of this council. A map of the various neighborhoods in the North Side and a blue line design below.
Half-page program containing typed text. First page includes a graphic of a tree. Lists speakers for event.
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "We will love you forever." Creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Oral history of Nancy Bernstein, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.
Two-sided sheet of printed text. Front contains an open letter to the Jewish community of Pittsburgh from the members of the Vaad Harabonim. Back contains a day-long schedule of classes and programs, as well as the names of the victims of the October 27 attack.
Folded card with marker and colored pencil illustration. Front and back cover feature spread of tree emerging from blue field. Interior features scribbles and name "Veronica." Additional message reads "Our hearts go out to you at this tragic time, along with our wishes for healing. The Beth Chai Congregation of Greater Washington, D.C."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Members of the Tree of Life Synagogue, Although I am a Presbyterian, I have Jewish ancestors. I was so saddened by the tragedy your congregation has [?]. May you have the blessings of the Lord, and may the ones you have lost rest in peace. William H. [last name redacted] San Diego, CA."
Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Cover reads: "Remember that we are here with you" with a heart below. Inside shows an illustration of stick figure surrounded by six hearts. Back reads: "It's fine we're here with you" and features an upright hand.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note reads: "May God bring you peace and blanket you with His love during this difficult time."
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