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(15,543 posts)MaryMagdaline
(6,856 posts)DemocracyMouse
(2,275 posts)FakeNoose
(32,706 posts)We take pride in our ethnic neighborhoods, our friendliness towards others, and tolerance of all religions.
This tragedy breaks our hearts. I've spent the majority of my life here in southwestern Pennsylvania, and I've never heard or seen an anti-Semitic act or statement - ever. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Rooney family in particular are proud of our immigrant history and ethnic diversity here.
This tragedy breaks all of our hearts.
PJMcK
(22,040 posts)We take pride in our ethnic neighborhoods, our friendliness towards others, and tolerance of all religions.
In other words, we're all together in this life and country.
The Steelers organization is awesome for this demonstration of national unity. It must char Trump's ass, especially since he's got a big problem with the NFL!
FakeNoose
(32,706 posts)My son and daughter-in-law are living on the Lower East Side, about 2 blocks from Chinatown. I love New York and I usually visit 2 or 3 times per year. But I'm from Pittsburgh originally and I always knew I'd come back here.
The Rooneys were tight with Obama don't forget. Dan Rooney was one of the first Pittsburghers to endorse Obama and donate to his campaign. He was honored with an ambassadorship to Ireland and he was the happiest man on earth! His sons are now running the Steelers' organization because Mr. Rooney passed away last year.
Thanks for your kind words. They mean a lot!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)RESIST!
a kennedy
(29,694 posts)erpowers
(9,350 posts)Maybe for one day we can say we are all Steelers fans.
JonLP24
(29,322 posts)But I thought it was a nice tribute.
DeminPennswoods
(15,289 posts)Last edited Sun Oct 28, 2018, 03:57 PM - Edit history (1)
It's been adapted and adopted by the Steelers since 1962. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steelmark#Pittsburgh_Steelers
FYI, last night in Vancouver, the Canucks had a moment of silence before their game with the Penguins. I'm sure the Pens will do a memorial before their game Tuesday with NY Islanders as well.
DeminPennswoods
(15,289 posts)packman
(16,296 posts)FakeNoose
(32,706 posts)Thanks for posting this. The Penguins have powerful ethnic diversity on their team. One of the owners is Mario Lemieux, a French Canadian who played all-star hockey in his time. He has welcomed players from all over Europe and North America, including a few from Russia. Everyone gets along great too.
ismnotwasm
(41,998 posts)DeminPennswoods
(15,289 posts)hashtage #pittsburghstrong.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)DeminPennswoods
(15,289 posts)Penguins will wear this patch on their jerseys tonight:
Link to tweet
They will be raffling off the game worn jerseys after the game with proceeds going to The Tree of Life Donation fund at givesmart.
George II
(67,782 posts)k-dub
(97 posts)What happened Saturday was incredibly sad.
DeminPennswoods
(15,289 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)....and they archive all games. Just watched the complete opening (can't call it a "ceremony" ), very nicely done.