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On Friday, a gunman opened fire in a Connecticut elementary school, killing 26 people, 20 of which were children. The gunman then turned the gun on himself. The story is still developing as of 4:15pm EST with conflicting information coming out in the media. This has absolutely nothing to do with beer but we’d be remiss not to acknowledge the tragedy as so many breweries have done today.
Here is a small sample of their comments they made today across Facebook and Twitter.
New Belgium Brewing via Facebook: “Our thoughts are with those in Connecticut today, such a terrible tragedy.”
Today is not about beer. It is about hugging your kids, holding them tight and telling them how much they are loved.
— Oaks Bottom Public House (@oaksbottompub) December 14, 2012
An incredibly sad day. Our thoughts are with everyone in Newtown, CT.
— Woodchuck Cider (@WoodchuckCider) December 14, 2012
Our hearts are going out to those in #Newtown affected by this inconceivable tragedy. Please hold your loved ones extra close today
— Founders Brewing Co. (@foundersbrewing) December 14, 2012
Devastating news of the tragedy in Connecticut. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with the Newtown community.
— Schlafly Beer (@Schlafly) December 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families affected by today's horrific event.
— O'Fallon Brewery (@OFallonBrewery) December 14, 2012
Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy that unfolded in Newtown, Connecticut today.
— Birra Moretti (@MorettiBeer) December 14, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to all those effected by the horrible massacre in Connecticut today.
— The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten (@oldemeckbrew) December 14, 2012
Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families and community of Newtown, Connecticut in today's tragedy.
— Four Peaks Brewing Co. (@fourpeaksbrew) December 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Newtown, CT community…hug your kids tight people! http://t.co/n4wv5dRu
— HeistBrewery (@HeistBrewery) December 14, 2012