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

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.

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Permalink Reply by Shawn, the Beer Philosopher on February 9, 2009 at 2:38pm: Wow, thanks for sharing Rob, I hadn't heard.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ray Grace on February 9, 2009 at 2:43pm: My best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery, my thoughts go out to him and his family.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Shawn, the Beer Philosopher on February 9, 2009 at 3:06pm: 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.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by olllllo on February 20, 2009 at 10:47am: Bill Brand passed away early this morning at SF General Hospital.

http://www.ibabuzz.com/bottomsup/2009/02/20/sad-news/; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Shawn, the Beer Philosopher on February 20, 2009 at 11:05am: Heavy news indeed. Bill will be sorely missed.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Chipper Dave on February 20, 2009 at 11:26am: I just heard the news. Bill will be missed. So sorry to hear about his passing.; ▶ Reply to This

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