Who was Bill Bracket? Tributes pour in for Maine shooting victim who was in Lewiston for American Deaf Cornhole tournament
LEWISTON, MAINE: Tributes are pouring in for Bill Bracket, one of the victims who died in the Maine mass shooting. The victim's father told ABC that Bracket was fatally shot at Schemengees Bar and Grill in Lewiston, Maine while attending a cornhole tournament for deaf people.
The members of the American Deaf Cornhole were having a tournament on October 25 night when the gunman opened fire in the Schemengees Bar, confirmed the organization.
Police are still searching for the suspect, Robert Card, a firearms instructor and a member of the US Army Reserves.
Card, 40, opened fire in two locations in Maine, a bowling alley and a bar, and fatally shot 18 people and injured 13.
Who was Bill Bracket?
According to his Facebook profile Billy Brackett Bracket lives in Brunswick, Maine.
He is married to Kristina Brackett, an employee at Walmart. His Facebook account has many pictures of him with his wife and child celebrating birthdays and other happy family occasions.
As his wife's latest Facebook post mentioned, the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary on August 1.
"Pleasure to have met you Billy Brackett. Ill never forget the laughs i had you in when i was trying to learn some sign language at cornhole. Rest Easy my friend. Condolences to your family and friends," Nick Perry, a friend of Bracket, posted on Facebook, sharing his condolences.
People mourn Maine shooting victim Bill Bracket's death
Friends, family, and even strangers are commenting on Perry's Facebook post and quite a few on the Bracket's earlier posts, extending their deepest condolences.
One user commented, "So sorry for the loss of all these fun loving people who were enjoying what they loved to do. My thoughts and prayers for their friends and families."
A second user consoled Perry, saying, "Nick, we are so sorry for your losses. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time." While another one said, "Omg another person you knew so sad so sorry."
"So sorry for your loss," stated one comment simply.
People from different countries commented on Bracket's old Facebook post of his child.
"I'm sorry little one I'm sorry family of Billy. Sending all my love and condolences. Love from Australia," commented a user from Australia.
Another one from Canada said, "prayers from Canada."
