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Terrible just seen it on net, sad sad day, beautiful building and so much history all! gone.
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It’s a sad day for the world. I just saw video of the steeple coming down. I hope they can save at least some of it!
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I went to Paris years ago and Notre Damme was an amazing visit.
Today is a very sad day. My best wishes for french people.
I’ll go again next summer.
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My heart goes out to all our players there. What a horrible loss of history and community that cannot be replaced. Last I saw, they were trying to save as much of the works of art as was possible. I hope they are successful…
from the US
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So sad! I’ve many happy memories from my staying in Paris.
Hope they can save as much as possible.
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I weep for this tremendous loss to civilization. I have had the privilege of being in one of the rare US choirs permitted to sing the main Sunday mass in this beautiful, iconic church, and I am filled with the memories of its magical sound and sights. I am sure that the magnificent pipe organ will be lost, as well as so much else of irreplaceable value.
The BBC has excellent real-time coverage: Notre-Dame cathedral engulfed by fire - BBC News
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Thank you so much for your comments toward us , the French players.
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Yes, the organ pipes are probably lost, they are made in tin and lead…lead like the arrow that was destroyed. Some stained glass are destroyed too.
But firemen do their very best. Proud of them.
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Heartbroken. My thoughts go out to the people of France and everyone else in the world who held the Cathedral dear to their hearts.
-e
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Sadly, the news just confirmed your fear 
You are fortunate to have experienced the beauty of it… I’m sure it was inspiring to hear.
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such sad news! definitely sending positive zaps…
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I couldn’t believe it when I heard this. Just sat slack-jawed staring at tv. Such a monumental loss. I hope that enough survived that it can be restored.
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Prayers and condolences to our French members and all those who have loved this beautiful, peaceful place.
Blessings, Azure
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I’m hearing mixed reports of damage on the cathedral’s primary pipe organ. There were three, so I still hold out hope that this titan survived intact enough to be restored.
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It is very sad new… no word can express what I feel… 
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I still don’t understand how it could happen.
A church is just a building. As long as there are not people involved it’s ok and can be reconstruct.
But man if it is a shame.
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If it’s humor, that is not funny
Notre dame was built between 1163-1345. It isn’t a monument of colonialism period. The French colonialism period ran during xviii-xx century.
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There is undoubtedly right a time and a place to share negative and critical views of Notre Dame and its cultural significance. But right now, in this thread, is the wrong time and place.
This thread is about solidarity with our fellow players from France who are suffering through the loss of a piece of iconic cultural heritage. It’s not a referendum on politics or religion.
To anyone not feeling that sense of solidarity, or who for whatever reason feels unable to reach out with some comfort and support: please just ignore this thread, rather than opening a debate.
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Much aloha to our fellow players during this tragedy.
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