Beer writer and Aleuminati member William Brand critically injured in train accident

[Rob DeNunzio]

Hi all,

Terrible news this morning about an accident that's put Bill in the hospital following last night's SF Beer Week event at 21st Amendment. Story here. Comments posted in the thread there will be passed along to Bill, so let's please all wish him a speedy recovery.

More updates forthcoming from Jay here.

[Shawn, the Beer Philosopher]

Wow, thanks for sharing Rob, I hadn't heard.

[Ray Grace]

My best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery, my thoughts go out to him and his family.

[Shawn, the Beer Philosopher]

Lots of folks are leaving Bill a message on his Bottoms Up blog, so please do so there.

Aleuminati members can also leave Bill a message on his Aleuminati profile page right here.

Bill is one of our own and I hope we'll all pray for his speedy recovery.

[olllllo]

Bill Brand passed away early this morning at SF General Hospital.

http://www.ibabuzz.com/bottomsup/2009/02/20/sad-news/

[Shawn, the Beer Philosopher]

Heavy news indeed. Bill will be sorely missed.

[Chipper Dave]

I just heard the news. Bill will be missed. So sorry to hear about his passing.