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Quilt from Mary Chesnut White quilt with gray pattern reading: Heartbroken. On the quilt are the following decorations: (1) five crosses in snow with each of the five victims names and a small fabric rose sewn onto them; (2) a tree with broken hearts on the branches; (3) a photograph of NIU Campus; (4) a map of northern Illinois with a bullseye on DeKalb; (5) a calendar of the month of February with a red ribbon pinned on the 14th; and (6) two messages of support (one being a Native American proverb). There is also a note sewn on the back explaining the significance of the quilt's creation. Size: 23.5" wide by 29.5" tall.
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Prayer Shawl and Knitting from the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Cary United Methodist Church from NIU Day of Remembrance (One-Year Anniversary) (1) Red, white and black prayer shawl with tassels at both ends. There is a small, silver keychain attached to the red end and reads: Together We Can Make A Difference. At the black end are a card, a pamphlet, and a prayer pinned to the shawl. Card reads: Our gift of comfort [...]; also has a message of support / condolence note inside. Pamphlet explains the creation process and history of the shawls and Cary United Methodist Church. Prayer cites Pam DiValerio as the knitter of this particular shawl. Size: 16"-24" wide by 72" long. (2) Also created by the Prayer Shawl Ministry: Red, knitted cloth. Size: 5" by 6". Item were donated on the NIU Day of Remembrance, 2/14/2009.
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T-Shirt from the Office of Support & Advocacy at NIU from the Day of Remembrance (One-Year Anniversary) White, long-sleeve T-shirt with a gold flower graphic reading: NIU Remembers: a day of reflection: 02.14.09. Reverse-side reads: Volunteer Huskie. This was the shirt that volunteers wore at the 'Day of Remembrance' on 2/14/09. Size: 3XL.
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T-Shirt from Student Memorial Service at Northern Illinois University Red T-shirt reading on front in white: Forward, Together Forward. Also on front is a huskie dog logo over a black ribbon. Back of shirt has white paws tracing a heart pattern, and five of the paws have shadows underneath them. Message on back reads in black: "I have seen expressions of love and togetherness. We will get through this together.": - NIU President John G. Peters: 2.14.08. Size: Medium.
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T-Shirt from Virginia Tech Memorial Candlelight Vigil at NIU White T-shirt with cartoon turkey and huskie dog reading: Huskies 4 Hokies. Accompanies item #500 and #502. Size: XL.
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Sweatshirt from Triton College Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Services White pullover hooded-sweatshirt reading in pink on front: Triton College. Various messages of support, condolence notes, prayers and signatures in marker all over. Black ribbon with NIU huskie dog logo pinned to collar. Size: XXL.
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Quilt from Lyons Township's Spanish Club Patchwork quilt of red and black fabric with each victim's name, hometown and age. Reads: You will all be remembered. Letter included from Paty Garcia. Size: 25" long by 21.25" tall.
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Posters and T-Shirt from Virginia Tech Student Calling Center White poster reading in red: Hokies [heart] Huskies. Other white poster reading in orange: With Love, VT Student Calling Center. Various messages, prayers and signatures on each poster. One message mentions (on poster with orange text) losing a friend in the Virginia Tech shooting. Also included was a maroon T-shirt reading on front in orange: VTSCC: Think.: Feel.: Give. Back of shirt has a VT cartoon turkey logo and reads in orange: Don't call us, we'll call you! Inscription on back with various signatures reading in silver: We Will All Prevail. Size: (Posters) 28" long by 22" tall; (Shirt) Medium.
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Ballet Flat from Campus Memorials Silver ballet flat (right foot). Size: 10" long.
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Catalina's Cross from Campus Memorials Large white cross with "Catalina Garcia" painted in red on the horizontal beam. Below is a black and white picture of Catalina reading "Catalina Garcia" on the bottom. Other items on cross include: (1) two red heart balloons now deflated; (2) a red and black ribbon with "Huskies Forever' in black; (3) an artificial red rose; (4) a red and white Mardi Gras necklace; (5) a white headband with "Catalina" on front and "NIU" on back in black and pink spray paint; (6) a small red, white and black ribbon; and (7) an American flag from the Ladies AUX and Rochelle VFW 3878. Size: 34" long by 18" wide.