PITTSBURGH — A uniquely Pittsburgh symbol of solidarity and strength is making its way around the internet in the aftermath of Saturday’s deadly attack at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
The image is a revamped Pittsburgh Steelers logo, with the Star of David substituting for the team’s yellow star-like design. It’s paired with the phrase “Stronger than Hate.”
Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten tweeted that a moment of silence will be observed before the game.
“Our hearts our heavy, but we must stand against anti-semitism and hate crimes of any nature and come together to preserve our values and our community,” Steelers President Art Rooney II said in a statement.
Statement from Steelers President Art Rooney II. pic.twitter.com/GFwFISshZd
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 28, 2018
The same observance was made Saturday night before Game 4 of the World Series in Los Angeles and before the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets game in Toronto.
On social media, Pittsburgh sports teams and their players stood with those mourning in their city.
We are incredibly saddened to hear of this morning’s tragedy at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. We send our thoughts and prayers to all those affected.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 27, 2018
Coach Sullivan: “Before I take any questions, I just wanted to say on behalf of the Penguins organization, we just want to express our condolences and our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the tragedy in Pittsburgh that took place today.”
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 27, 2018
Crosby: “We woke up to the terrible news this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and families affected by what happened this morning. Knowing Pittsburgh, I know we’ll stick together and rally around them and be there to support and help in any way we can.”
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 27, 2018
Love is stronger than hate and we won’t let this tragedy tear us down. My heart is with Pittsburgh. #StrongerThanHate
— Matt Murray (@mattmurray_30) October 28, 2018
Our hearts break at the news of this morning’s tragedy in the Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this horrible event.
— Pirates (@Pirates) October 27, 2018
My heart seriously hurts for Pittsburgh and all of the innocent people that have been affected. #PittsburghStrong
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon19) October 27, 2018
Thinking about the all the people in Pittsburgh tonight. My deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. #PrayForPittsburgh
— Starling Marte (@Starlingmart) October 28, 2018
My prayers goes out to families of the victims, everyone in the city of Pittsburgh, and the Jewish-American community, I can’t believe the news. Stay strong 🙏🏾#PittsburghSynagogueShooting
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) October 27, 2018
Prayers Up for Pittsburgh 🙏🏾
— Antonio Brown (@AB84) October 27, 2018
#PittsburghStrong pic.twitter.com/6sA1fOYP8X
— Terrell Edmunds (@rell_island6) October 27, 2018