- Bottoms Up (RSS)Pulling for Bill Brand
By asoglin
Monday, February 9th, 2009 at 10:18 am in what's on tap.
This morning, we learned of our colleague Bill Brand’s accident. Contra Costa Times reporter Robert Salonga’s story “Former Tribune reporter injured in S.F. Muni accident” follows below:
A former longtime reporter for the Oakland Tribune was critically injured when he was hit by a Muni train Sunday night in San Francisco’s Financial District, authorities said.
Bill Brand was in critical condition at San Francisco General Hospital after he was hit about 9:10 p.m. Sunday, family members said.
He was was walking near Second and King streets when an N-Judah train struck him, according to the San Francisco Municipal Railway.
In his career with the Tribune, Brand covered a host of topics for the newspaper, including crime and science. After leaving the paper in July, he continued to write a regular beer column titled “What’s on Tap” and contribute to the Bottoms Up blog.
Here’s a link to Tyche Hendricks’ late-Sunday story in the San Francisco Chronicle.
We’d love to hear from blogging buddies, commenters and community members in the comments below so that we can pass your best wishes as soon as we’re able to share them.
Thank you for reading.
Update, 3 p.m.: We’re making more calls to try to update Bill’s condition. Here are links to Henry K. Lee’s San Francisco Chronicle story, and stories by CBS5, KTVU, and Kimberlee Sakamoto’s KRON-4 story.
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February 9th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Best wishes to Bill & family for a full & speedy recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:39 am
good luck Bill I’m pulling for your recovery
February 9th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Hang in there Bill. Prayers out to you for speedy recovery
February 9th, 2009 at 10:44 am
From everyone at the Suds or Duds TV team, we wish Bill a speedy recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Best wishes to Bill and his family. Very sorry to hear the news. I will alert people in the beer community today. — Brent Ainsworth, Marin Independent Journal beer columnist
February 9th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Terrible news! Please heal soon, Bill.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Mr. Brand my friend,
From all of us at BTTV our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your friends, both local and extended.
We will see your smiling face over the top edge of a pint in no time at all.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:52 am
The crew down at Uncommon is looking forward to pouring a few pints for Bill as soon as he’s feeling better.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:55 am
oh my god.. What horrible news.. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, William. Sending positive thoughts your way.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:56 am
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February 9th, 2009 at 10:59 am
just heard. lovely guy! get well, please.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I thought this was a joke when I first heard about it via Twitter. Sadly… it’s not. I’m pulling and praying for you Bill!
February 9th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Absolutely Horrible News! My prayers go out to you Bill and to your family. Here’s to a quick recovery!
February 9th, 2009 at 11:02 am
As a loyal reader, I wish you a quick recovery and look forward to your return to the craft brew scene.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Jesse @ Beer & Nosh sent me this link and I thought, that’s impossible, we just had dinner w/ him last night. Then I looked at the time and realized that’s about when it ended. I’m just in shock. My thoughts are with Bill and his whole family.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Are thoughts are with Bill, his wife and family.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Thinking of Bill and his family, looking forward to buying a round for him soon.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I’ve know Bill Brand for all of my 20 years in the beer publishing business. Hard working and dedicated to the subject of beer. I know all of us in the beer biz are pulling for Bill and hope to see his smiling face at a good beer venue soon!
Tom Dalldorf
Celebrator Beer News
February 9th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Hurry up and get better Bill! Showering you with positive thoughts.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Boy, what terrible news. Bill, we are all pulling for you! Get well! I’m hoping and praying it will be a speedy & full recovery! — John
February 9th, 2009 at 11:17 am
We will pray for a full recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:19 am
As a friend and colleague, I spent three out of the last four days will Bill at various SF Beer Week events. My heart goes out to Bill and his family at this difficult time. The beer community will organize a toast to Bill for a speedy recovery tonight at 7:00 p.m. No matter where you are tonight, please stop for a moment at 7:00 p.m. and either drink a toast or say a silent prayer for Bill Brand. Please, get well soon.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Very sorry to hear about this, and I hope that Bill will make it through. I am sure anybody in the beer scene who knows Bill will pull for him.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:23 am
I was first on the scene. I held him til medics arrived. I hope he’s ok. If anyone has an update, please let me know.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Can’t believe the news! Wishing you a quick and speedy recovery, Bill!
February 9th, 2009 at 11:24 am
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bill and his family. Get well and hope to see you out soon!
February 9th, 2009 at 11:28 am
“Critically injured” is obviously pretty scary stuff. It was great to see him out with his notepad on Saturday at the SF Beer Week events. I hope to see him back at it soon. Best wishes to the Brand family.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:33 am
This is horrible news. I’ll be raising a glass to Bill at 7. I’m looking forward to sharing many beers with you in the future. Get well Bill.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I’ve been reading his work and respect him greatly. Having seen him around the various festivals, my only regret is not having introduced myself and spoken with him in person.
I will definitely be raising my glass to him tonight! Get well soon Bill.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:39 am
I echo the heartfelt sentiments posted here before me. Bill is a great champion of the Bay Area craft brewing movement and beyond. I look forward to his future prompt postings of everything “beerish.” Get well soon, Bill, and my best to the Brand family, as well.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Terrible news. Hoping for the best for Bill and his family.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Terrible terrible news. Speedy recovery Bill. SF Beer Week, and the coverage it requires will not be the same without you, really. Thoughts and strength to your family at this time as well.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:54 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Bill. Please get better soon.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Wishing Bill and family well. I always enjoy his column and appreciate his contributions to the SF Craft Beer community.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Bill -
Hurry up and get better! We all have been bettered by your influential writing. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Matt
February 9th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Get well soon, Bill!
February 9th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Get well man…
February 9th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Sending good thoughts to you and your family… We’re all pulling for you, Bill! Please get well soon!
February 9th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Shocked, saw it last night on the news. Prayers and thoughts are with you Bill.
February 9th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
We are so sorry to hear this terrible news. We wish you a speedy recovery Bill!
February 9th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Get well soon Bill, all the best to his family and friends.
February 9th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Bill, we are thinking of you and wishing you a fast and easy recovery. Get well soon.
~Jen
February 9th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Horrible news I cannot fathom. Bill, I hope you have a very speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you and your family. We all want you back!
February 9th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Deepest condolences and best wishes on a quick recovery, Bill. Thanks for being such a champion of Bay Area beer! –Rich Higgins and the SF Brewers Guild
February 9th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this. My only connection with Bill is through he writing, and yet through this remote connection he made a positive difference in my life. I wish Bill, his family and friends the best through this difficult time.
February 9th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
The Aleuminati community wishes Bill the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. We are all saddened by this news!
Shawn Connelly – Founder
February 9th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Best wishes to Bill and his family. You will be in my thoughts and I will toast you tonight at 7 as well as the nights to come. Get better soon.
February 9th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
[...] Everyone involved in San Francisco Beer Week wishes Bill a full and speedy recovery. They’re collecting notes of well wishes for him and his family on his blog, “What’…and I’d encourage you to leave a few [...]
February 9th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Sending healing thoughts and wishes to Bill and his family and will definitely raise a glass tonight at 7 to send even more “get well” cheer Bill’s way. All the best.
Lisa Morrison (aka The Beer Goddess)
“It’s Beer O’Clock!” radio show
Freelance beer writer
February 9th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Bill is not only a tremendous journalist, but a true friend to the entire craft beer community. All of us at Stone Brewing will be wishing Bill a full, quick recovery, and will be hoisting a pint (or two) for him tonight at 7:00pm!
Chris Cochran
Marketing Coordinator
Stone Brewing Co.
February 9th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I had just talked to Bill via email on Friday. He’s such a generous and positive guy! He was very excited about SF Beer Week and I was wishing I could be there for the event. Instead, I’ve been posting some updates of the event with the help of Bill’s commentary and insights…. I’m shocked at this horrible news and can only hope for his recovery, while I share comforting thought with his family.
February 9th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Best wishes to Bill and his family, here’s to a speedy and complete recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Bill, everyone at Shmaltz is pulling for you and thinking about you. We hope you recover quickly.
February 9th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Get well Bill. I want to cook for you again soon! Wishing you a speedy recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Bill, hope you get better soon and your articles back in the papers soon.
cheers, pete slosberg
February 9th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Bill – my thoughts are with you. Please get better soon!
February 9th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Get well soon Bill. We need your help to find the good stuff.
February 9th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
A sad blow indeed to pull up this page as I do so often and learn of this terrible accident- hang in there, Bill; I’ll add my glass to those lifted in hopes of your speedy recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
hang in there bro…get better..
February 9th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Best wishes. Get well soon!
February 9th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Bill is a good guy. In addition to seeing now and again in San Francisco and Denver (GABF), I spent time with him in Europe a couple of times on beer junkets and he was always good for an interesting conversation, not necessarily about beer. Here’s hoping he recovers soon.
February 9th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Get Better! So Sorry! Thinking of you as I drink some Pliny the Younger tonite.
February 9th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Bill
Get well and do it soon! Please.
Larry
February 9th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Your Community is pulling for you Bill…be well.
February 9th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Shocking. Best wishes and prayers from the East coast; rise off that bed and back to the keyboard, Bill!
February 9th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Hang in there, Bill. It’s only 32 minutes by public transit to Torando’s from where you’re at.
February 9th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Just heard the shocking news. I’m raising my glass to a fast recovery, Bill. Get better soon!!
February 9th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Peace, Bill (and Amana, too). My thoughts are with you from Philly.
February 9th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Sorry, that would be “Amanda” if I knew how to type.
February 9th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Bill,
We will miss you tonight but we will raise a toast in your honor and we all wish you the quickest recovery. Be well, Steve and Barri Altimari
February 9th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about this. I will be spending much of my time thinking positive thoughts for Bill’s recovery, speedy and full.
February 9th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Dear Bill,
Best wishes to you and your family. Although a tough time, keep upbeat and positive in the weeks to come as you mend. We’ll miss the gap of your reporting and advocacy, but when you are ready, we are eager to hear from you.
Dan
February 9th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
This is shocking, terrible news. Bill Brand has always been nothing but kind and helpful when we discussed beer events and potential stories on the microbrewery for which I handle Public Relations. He is a wonderful writer, has an amazing palate and is just simply and all around great guy. I’m sending out only the best energy in hopes of a full recovery. Stay with us Bill!
All the best,
Gabby
February 9th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
[...] — and that all we have is fragile. We don’t know what the prognosis of Mr. Brand is, but by looking at his blog and Facebook pages, it is clear that his work has touched many and we all hope for a quick and full [...]
February 9th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
[...] prognosis of Mr. Brand is, but by looking at his blog and Facebook pages, it is clear that his work has touched many and we all hope for a quick and full recovery. (As I type this, Bill is in a [...]
February 9th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
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February 9th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Your community is sure pulling for you, Bill. Strength and comfort to you and your family.
February 9th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Best wishes for a full and quick recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I’ve not yet had the good fortune to meet you in person, but enjoy your writing and beer tips very much. We’ll be raising our glasses of Pliny to you tonight.
February 9th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Bill,
So sorry to hear the news. My family and I are toasting to your quick and complete recovery and our thoughts are with you and your family. Good luck.
February 9th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Good luck Bill, our thoughts are with you
February 9th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
I shall raise a Hopsickle for you tonight, Bill. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Bill is a great guy who I was lucky enough to talk to a few times at events and online. He not only loves beer but also people – Pull through Bill – we will toast to you tonight.
February 9th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I truly hope you get well, soon, Bill. You’re one of the good guys in the Bay Area beer community. I’ll be hoisting a Pliny the Younger in your honor tonight and believing that you’re tougher than a Muni train. Hang in there, pal.
Regards,
Robert Gaustad
Bobby G’s Pizzeria
February 9th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Bill, my friend and former co-worker,
you’re finally free of the ANG tyranny… and now … My wife was so looking forward to meeting you Friday at the Beer & Choco dinner …
I guess she’ll have to take a rain check and meet you at another event in a few weeks.
All our thoughts are with you and your family.
February 9th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Get well soon, Bill. Thinking good thoughts for you.
Michael
February 9th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
[...] heard the news that retired Oakland Tribune writer, beer enthusiast, and all around amazing guy Bill Brand was hit by an N Judah Muni train last night. I know us at Beer At Joe’s and the bay area beer [...]
February 9th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Get well, Bill. Hope to see you recovered and writing again very soon.
February 9th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
I was stunned to hear this news. Best wishes to Bill and his family for a full and speedy recovery
February 9th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
God bless, Bill. Hope you’ll be back on your feet in no time.
February 9th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Oh dear, that’s horrible news. Our thoughts are with Bill and his family along with our hopes for a speedy recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
We’ll be raising a glass for you in Park City, UT tonight, Bill. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Cheers to your speedy recovery. We’re all pulling for you.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
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February 9th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bill and his family. I will certainly be raising a pint in your honor this evening.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
The WONDERFUL Bill Brand. I am truly saddened. When I think of local beer I think of Bill. Have spoken to him many many times through the years at beer fests and I have always awaited his next column/post. Had a nice discussion with him Saturday at the Double IPA Fest and looked forward to conversing with him again at the Celebrator bash. A true gentleman and well versed (and humorous) writer. Get well soon buddy! WE NEED YOU! Our prayers go out to a good and decent man.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Hope you’ll be up and around in no time. I’ll be raising my glass to your speedy recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
I’m new to this site but not to beer. Everyone is wishing you all the best & a speedy recovery !! Take care, Loveanale
February 9th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Bill, best wishes. I hope you recover soon.
I’ll toast to your speedy recovery with a Rodenbach Grand Cru.
February 9th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
We’re pulling for you Bill, you’ve done a lot and mean a lot to our little beer community and world. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Josh
February 9th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Although I’ve never met Bill, I’ve been privileged to share space with him in “Northwest Brewing News.” Thus it came as a shock to hear about this tragic accident. Heartfelt wishes to Bill and his family for a speedy recovery. I hope to meet you my next time in the Bay Area.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
What a shock to open the blog and see the news. I will be praying for you, Bill. Hoisting a Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout right now. Cheers, here’s to a full and quick recovery.
Paul
February 9th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
All the best to Bill and his family. Get better soon and get back to doing what you love soon Bill! Cheers.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Totally wrecked my day. Bill, I was hoping to meet you at the Bistro Saturday and let you treat me to one as offered, but I left too soon. So let’s try again at next year’s fest, only that one will be on me.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
I have never met Bill but I feel as if I’ve known him for years. This blog is one of my homepages and I check it religiously every day.
I’m praying for a full and speedy recovery to you, Bill.
February 9th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Let’s hope everybody participating in SF Beer Week activities will pause for a moment and send good karma to Bill’s hospital room (which should be called a hops-pital room).
February 9th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
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February 9th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Here’s to a speedy recovery. In the meanwhile, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m looking forward to your return! We’ll all be waiting!
February 9th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
David Keene offered up a toast in honor of Bill tonight at Toronado. Cheers! Get well soon.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
To my dear friend Bill, and to your family, my prayers are with you for your full recovery.
Bill, hang in there. We still need to share that last bottle of 1999 barleywine I made with home-grown “Contra Costa County” hops. You now I’ve been saving it for us to do a tasting of all those lay-down beers from my “library.”
I know I speak for all of your many fans: We need to read a lot more of your excellent beer columns.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
[...] PS – A special toast tonight for William Brand – hang in there, we’re all pulling for you. [...]
February 9th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Bill, you are in my prayers and the rest of my cheers are for your speedy recovery.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
I was stunned and saddened to hear about the accident. After having read Bill’s blog for quite some time, I was hoping to meet him at an SF Beer week event. Looks like I’ll have to wait a little longer, but it will be worth the wait. See you soon, Bill.
February 10th, 2009 at 3:32 am
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February 10th, 2009 at 6:50 am
The gang at Latis (importer of Rodenbach) raise a glass in your direction Bill. All the best!!! Beer is wonderful because of people like you. Get well soon. Cheers, David
February 10th, 2009 at 7:29 am
It is a shame when bad things happen to good people. My thoughts are with you Bill and family. Cheers to a speedy recovery.
February 10th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Best wishes to Bill and his family from Columbia, S.C.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Bill,
Get well soon. We are all pulling and praying for you.
Warmest wishes,
Paula Hamilton
February 10th, 2009 at 8:39 am
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February 10th, 2009 at 8:51 am
I came to know Bill from a story he did on my research on Ishi at UC, Berkeley about 10 years ago. We found that we both liked cowboy boots and beer, and grew up in cattle country – he in Nebraska and me in the San Diego County desert. He’s a truly fine human being. I wish him all the best.
Steve Shackley
February 10th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Bill,
We are all wishing you a speedy recovery here at BDI Beverage. Can’t wait to share a pint with you when your back on your feet.
God Speed!
February 10th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Just terrible news. Hang in there, Bill. Our thoughts are with you, family and friends.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:09 am
I am thinking of your speedy recovery, toasting you with a glass Matt.
February 10th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Bill,
We’re thinking of you in Crockett and sending you are positive thoughts. Thank you for all your help.
Crockett Chamber
February 10th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Get better soon Bill.
February 10th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Bill:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Get well soon!
Rick
February 10th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
My friend, you are in my thoughts each day. Hoping to see you happy and healthy very soon.
February 10th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Bill: We’re all praying for your speedy recovery. Get well soon, and help us drink all this beer!
February 10th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Bill, I am sending major get-well wishes your way! I miss editing your wonderful copy. ALL THE BEST!!
February 11th, 2009 at 4:17 am
Bill:
I am thinking of you every day and sending prayers for you to heal fully…you are a wonderful, kind man and I always enjoy our conversations.
With all loving wishes to you and your family-
Deborah
February 11th, 2009 at 6:06 am
Hang in there, Bill!
February 11th, 2009 at 7:00 am
My sympathy is boundless. I’ve known Bill for quite a few years, and have watched him not only become extremely knowledgeable about good beer, but also become one of the very best at communicating both his knowledge and his enthusiasm for it. But that’s only half the story; Bill is one of the nicest guys on the planet, and deserves our thanks and good wishes more than most of us.
I’ll be thinking of you constantly, old buddy, whenever I sip a good beer, and I’ll be hoping for your quick recovery.
February 11th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Bill, We are all thinking about you and pulling for your quick recovery – All the best to you and your family.
February 12th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Get better, Bill. We all miss you.
February 12th, 2009 at 10:16 am
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February 12th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Best wishes for a full & speedy recovery.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Our family is pulling for you Bill.
February 12th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Sending best wishes to Bill and his family. Get better soon.
February 12th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Here’s wishing Bill a quick and full recovery. He and the family are in our thoughts.
February 12th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Bill, we all want you back ASAP. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 12th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Get well soon, my prayers are with you and your family.
February 12th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Bill-we are thinking about you every day and toasting you every night. Our best wishes and most powerful thoughts for a full, fast recovery. The entire crew and regulars at the 21A.
February 12th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Bill – This is coming to you from the bar at El Toro in Morgan Hill. We just toasted to your improvement, as we need you to give out more “stunner” beer comments. SALUD TO BILL!
February 12th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Bill,
All the very, very best thoughts from San Diego. You are in our hearts and minds my friend. I realize that there will be a long line of those that will be buying you a pint to celebrate your recovery in the near future, but nonetheless I am one of those many…and I look forward to it!
February 12th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Best wishes from our family in Hawaii for improved progress in Bill’s current condition and a speedy recovery.
February 13th, 2009 at 4:36 am
Bill,
Get well soon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sláinte!
February 13th, 2009 at 8:44 am
I’ve enjoyed your beer writing for years, Bill, and I’ve been sending you healing thoughts and positive vibes since I read about the accident. Tonight I’ll hoist a home brew and toast your recovery and health. Cheers!
February 13th, 2009 at 8:52 am
We’re all behind you, Bill! Keep pulling! Looking forward to your words on the keyboard again.
February 13th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Bill we’re pulling for you in Salt Lake. Speedy recovery!
February 13th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Good thoughts to you and your family.
Get well soon.
February 13th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
J has already pitched in, but wanted to add more well wishes from the rest of the Brookston Clan.
Love and cheer,
Sarah (Mrs. J Brooks), Porter and Alice
February 13th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a full recovery. We love you man.
February 14th, 2009 at 9:36 am
My wife and I are both praying for you to walk out of the hospital on your own as soon as possible.
February 14th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Our wishes and prayers for a full recovery. We’re thinking of you…
February 15th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Get well soon, Bill!
February 15th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Bill,
My thoughts and prayers are with you for a full and speedy recovery. Your articles are alway a bright spot in a time of daily bad news. It will be a great day when you’re back writing.
Get Well Soon,
David
February 15th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Thoughts of Bill and family.
February 16th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Bill,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family sending you on your way to a speedy and full recovery. We look forward to the return of What’s on Tap, always a bright spot in the middle of the week.
Get well soon!!
Brian and Jen
February 16th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Bill,
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Please make it quick man -many of us depend on your column. It’s like living without air…
There are a ton of people pulling for you. Hope to see you, pint in hand, pen in the other, very soon.
Cheers,
Mike Pierce
February 16th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Wishing you a full & speedy recovery,from the staff at Rocco’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
February 17th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Dear Bill,
As one of your many longtime friends and fans, I wish you a speedy and full recovery. I’m missing your column and blog already. We’re all pulling for you, and wish you and your family the very best.
Cheers,
Alec
February 17th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
The Brewers Association would like to let Bill know we are thinking of him and we hope to see him recovering soon and enjoying his favorite beer.
February 17th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Daryl,
My thoughts are with you and your family. The whole community is wishing for Bill’s recuperation. He was greatly missed this week, and was in everyone’s mind.
Paul
February 18th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Man, so sorry to hear about this. Bill has been a huge influence for me and he is an all around great guy. Be strong and pull through this Bill.
February 18th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Ohhhh Bill -
So sorry to get this news. Loved and appreciated our conversations this year – - if anyone deserves a hall pass it’s you. We’re all pulling for a speedy come back – and holding a table for you in the bier garden.
February 19th, 2009 at 4:17 am
I didn’t really know Bill’s work as I’m in Philadelphia, but I got to feel his impact through the testimonies of others on the Brewing Network. It’s clear what a great part of the community he is. Hope to have him back soon. My prayers are with Bill and his family. God bless you all
February 20th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Lots of love to Bill and his family. I am holding out hope that you’ll get the miracle you need. You are in my thoughts!
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:58 pm
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This morning we learned of our colleague Bill Brand’s accident. Contra Costa Times reporter Ro [...]…