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Raiders' Black Hole remembers victims in Newtown tragedy

Several Raider fans held signs remembering those who were lost.

By Joel Thorman
  • Dec 16, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders fans hold a sign with the names of victims of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at O.co Coliseum Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
  • Dec 16, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders fans with a sign for the Newtown, Connecticut during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at O.co Coliseum Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
  • Dec 16, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders fan holds a sign of condolences to the families of the children and adults killed during the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, in Newtown, Conn., before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at O.co Colis Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut is something so big, so gruesome that I can barely wrap my head around it. There's violence, and then there's violence on children. I can't imagine. I hope I never have to try and imagine again. It's incredibly sad.

Raiders fans in the Black Hole have a well-earned reputation of making things uncomfortable for visitors. On Sunday, the Black Hole showed compassion and sorrow for those affected by the tragedy in Newtown.

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