Arrr, New England coaches Belichick and Montgomery be settin' sail on the tragic tides o' the Maine shootin'.
2023-10-27
Arr, the likes o' New England Patriots' skipper Bill Belichick and Boston Bruins' captain Jim Montgomery, they be havin' a word 'bout that dreadful Maine mass shootin' earlier this week, me hearties!
The Lewiston mass shooting has deeply affected professional sports teams in New England, with both Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery addressing the tragedy. Belichick expressed his condolences and stated that he has strong connections to the Lewiston area, with many friends and acquaintances there. He described the situation as tragic and expressed sympathy for the pain that the people of Maine are going through. The Bruins also showed their support by hanging a jersey with the number "207," Lewiston's area code, and the words "LEWISTON STRONG" on their bench during a game. Montgomery, who spent four years at the University of Maine, personally acknowledged the horrific event and offered his sympathies to the victims and their families. The shootings occurred at Schemengees Bar and Grille and the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston, with the alleged suspect being identified as Robert Card, a trained firearms instructor who had reported mental health issues. The incident has shaken the community and prompted discussions about gun control and mental health. The sports community in New England has come together to show support for Lewiston and its people during this difficult time.