I really struggle to comprehend why someone could do such things – when there is no rhyme or reason, no explanation, no motive or justification it simply bewilders me.

Deepest sympathies go out to the friends and families of all those needlessly taken yesterday.

There are some things in life that even when you take time to sit and think about, they still defy all logic. This is one of them. Every time I've been to Cumbria, I've been made to feel like I was one of the locals, one of the 'family' so to speak. The Cumbrian family has been hit hard, the Rugby League family has been hit hard.

My condolences to those that have lost. I have no idea how you are feeling.

Rob.

my deepest thoughts and prayers for all caught up in this tragedy xxx

I'm very sorry about what happened in your community yesterday.

I send my deepest condolences to all of you.

absolutley tragic no words can be said to make things better.

i know the whitehaven area will pull through this awful time, it has inormous charachter and community spirit.

r.i.p

deepest condolances to all in Cumbria, our thoughts are with you all
R.I.P Gary Purdham, absolutely shocking

Words can't say it adequately but deepest condolences to you all.

I know it can sometimes be a cliche, but messages such as those posted on hear really do help, you never realise how much until this happens.
Everyone is still dumb with disbelief that this could happen in our wonderful towns/villages.
Wenesday was a day we will never forget.
It may takes days or weeks to fully sink in, especially for those closest to the events.
The best of human kindness is truly exhibited when the few need the help of many.

If we all do our bit, we will move on..eventually

See all u Barrow fans tues and eagles fans next weekend

Many thanks
Neil
Haven fan and proud cumbrian

Living in Belfast, I've always had a soft spot for Whitehaven RL as, technically, they are my "local" professional team. I've visited the town a couple of times when on holiday, but never for a match as it's a difficult place to reach on Sundays - but I hope to put that right soon. Deepest sympathy to everyone caught up in this week's events, and particularly to the friends and family of Garry Purdham.

I didnt get to hear about the shootings until quite late on in the day.. Rob Purdham is the only person I come into contact with from Whitehaven through our after match chats and social do's at our club.He is a thoroughly decent lad and I have no doubt that Garry was cut from the same cloth. Theres not much to add to other posts on here apart from the fact, that in our own way down here in the South, through our links with Rob we can at least know a little of how you must all feel .Rob is on compassionate leave from Quins right now and our thoughts are with him and his family.... but be assured ..the minutes silence held before our game today with Crusaders will be heartfelt..as will the words written in the book of condolence afterwards...

Thinking of you all, no words can desribe the situation

After reading all the posts on here it shows what a great family the Rugby League Family truely are.

May god be with you all

From all at Widnes Vikings

A tragic and devastating time.

My thoughts are with all affected. The scary thing is that it could have happened anywhere.
See any of you travelling 'Marra' fans on Tuesday night.

From a Barrow fan and fellow Cumbrian.

My thoughts are with all concerned with the terrible events of last week

indeed

especially to the Purdhams

My thoughts are also with all concerned with the horrible events that have recently happend