After five people were shot and killed and many others injured at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, MD on Thursday, later in the evening and early this morning the paper tweeted the following.
Yes, we’re putting out a damn paper tomorrow. https://t.co/ScNvIK1A4R
— Capital Gazette (@capgaznews) June 29, 2018
— Capital Gazette (@capgaznews) June 29, 2018
Tomorrow this Capital page will return to its steady purpose of offering readers informed opinion about the world around them. But today, we are speechless. pic.twitter.com/5HzKN2IW7Q
— Capital Gazette (@capgaznews) June 29, 2018
We are speechless and heartbroken with and for them.
And in absolute awe of the Capital’s strength and resolve.
We are Capital Gazette. Your grief is our grief.
— Marcy Porter (@MarcyPorter7) June 29, 2018
Newsrooms around the country stand with you. Stay strong ?
— Nicole Stein (@13NicoleStein) June 29, 2018
Yes. Put out that paper. Mourn every minute but do your jobs because that’s what it means to report and publish. What you do is so very important; now more so than ever. My condolences for the loss of your colleagues.
— Redlogs ??? (@sdgolder) June 29, 2018
Our hearts are with you. I’m so sorry for the loss of your people. The nation mourns with you. Thank you for all of your hard work.
— Jori Gray (@justjori) June 29, 2018
As a former journalist, I find your persistence and powerful response to this horrific tragedy nothing short or heroic. You inspire me to do better. To be better. Let's hope that is the case for many others as well. Keep doing your amazing work! America needs you!
— Nate Stemen (@nstemen) June 29, 2018
You are the paper I grew up reading, and how I developed my love of and respect for journalism. I'm heartbroken for the entire community.
— Katie Sweeney (@k8iedid) June 29, 2018
I applaud you for your professionalism. Sending sincere sympathies for you loss. God Bless you all.
— Chris Garza (@martyandchris) June 29, 2018
Thinking of you. Hurting with you.
— Heartmade Crafts (@heartmadecraft) June 29, 2018
I am heartbroken for your loss peers. I may not know all your names, can see the tears running down your faces or know the depth of your pain. I do know my arms are wrapped around you hoping to bring some level of comfort. God be with you all.
— Marvin Hurst (@MHurstKENS5) June 29, 2018
Even us cynical, hardened, long-retired reporters are shedding tears right now. We’re all with you.
— Stacy Kess (@StacyMKess) June 29, 2018
We’re all with you.
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