Former St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bryan Burwell’s passing on December 4, 2014, left a sizable hole in the sports world. Here are some tweets from prominent people in the sports industry throughout the day:
St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Bryan Burwell dies at 59 http://t.co/CzhODPF1Oc
Bryan Burwell, former Daily News sportswriter, dead at 59 | http://t.co/gWXnqU15Q8
If you never knew Bryan Burwell..let the great @miklasz tell you we lost today. Still in shock http://t.co/BUFIzcddsP
Terrific tribute to a terrific man. RT @miklasz: Bernie: Bryan Burwell will always live in our hearts: http://t.co/xXFw7TaiXa via @STLtoday
Beyond his talent as a columnist, Bryan Burwell was one of the truest gentlemen of our profession. Man, he died way too young.
Such sad news. RIP, Brian Burwell.
“I’ve never worked with a better guy.” @miklasz shares his thoughts on the loss of Bryan Burwell. http://t.co/ZmIbhHfpE8
This one takes my breath away: lost a great man and columnist. RIP, Bryan Burwell.
So sorry to hear about Bryan Burwell’s passing. 59 is way too young. Here’s a terrific 2007 interview with him: http://t.co/RTHllsOaJV
Bryan Burwell, one of the great guys and real pros in our business, gone at 59. This is so, so sad. Great admiration for the man.
Very sad to hear of the passing of Brian Burwell. Would talk to him in the media room at big Mizzou games. Was always a gentleman. RIP
Not many writers would warrant a note from Bud Selig on their passing. Bryan Burwell was that well-respected a guy: http://t.co/nRhIFAqNLa
And lastly, each of the St. Louis’ three professional sports teams took to Twitter to express their condolences:
Rest in peace Bryan Burwell. Bryan was an important part of the fabric of St Louis and the St Louis sports scene and he will be missed.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family of Bryan Burwell. Our press box has lost a rare talent & person. You will be missed, Bryan.
We’re sad to learn about the passing of the Post-Dispatch’s Bryan Burwell. Our condolences go out to his family at this difficult time.
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RIP Bryan Burwell: Tweets to Remember Beloved Columnist