Colorado athletes take to social media on Aurora Shootings

7:45 PM, Jul 21, 2012   |    comments
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Here is what they had to say.

"Praying for everyone hurt and affected by the theater shooting in Aurora. I'm in total disbelief and shock. Things happen so quickly. #pray" Missy Franklin - US Olympic Swimmer and Regis Jesuit High School Student

"Prayers going out to those affected by the Aurora shooting last night. Make sure you give your loved ones a hug today and say a prayer." Matt Duchene - Colorado Avalanche

"The thoughts and prayers of all of Buff Nation are with our neighbors in Aurora. #TheaterShooting" Emma Coburn - US Track and Field and CU Buffaloes 

"Our deepest, most heartfelt condolences go out to the victims of this horrific tragedy in our community." - Denver Broncos organization

"Thoughts and prayers go out to the family members of the victims. Such a tragedy. Insanity. The 6 year old In the tragedy makes me think, I take my son to late night movies when I can. Let's bond together and pray." David Bruton Jr. - Denver Broncos

"As I go to bed tonight, my emotions are with the people of Aurora. I can't imagine. Sending you strength." - Summer Sanders - Former Olympic Champion 

"Saddened to hear about the news of the shooting in Aurora Co!My prayers&thoughts are w/the victims&their families! We have to pray!" Wesley Woodyard - Denver Broncos

"My prayers go out to all the families & friends of the victims of the terrible tragedy that took place in Aurora, CO." Tim Tebow - New York Jets

"I pray 4 HEALING, RECOVERY, STRENGTH among other Graces Father, 4 those victims in the Aurora Movies shooting in CO. The families included!" - Brian Dawkins - Denver Broncos  

"So saddened to hear about all lives lost and people affected from the colorado shooting, reading more about it makes me angry/sad/outraged/" Alex Morgan - US Olympic Soccer Team

"Our thoughts are with all of those affected by last night's tragic Aurora #theatershooting." JaVale McGee - Denver Nuggets

"So sad what happened in Denver! God Bless all the victims and victims families Involved!" Wilson Chandler - Denver Nuggets
 
"Prayers go out to the victims and their families in Aurora, Colorado... Very tragic. Again praying for the victims and their families." Dexter Fowler - Colorado Rokcies

I am appalled, devastated, & disgusted about what happened in Aurora's theatre shooting. What has the world come to :( #Pray

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