The National Football League Pittsburgh Steelers are demonstrating their support for the Jewish community in their city following a tragic and horrific mass shooting that targeted a well-known synagogue Saturday morning. Per previous reporting from the Inquisitr, Robert Bowers, a man known to harbor extreme anti-Semitic viewpoints, killed 11 individuals at the Tree Of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. The 46-year-old shooter was a frequent user of online platforms, such as Gab, which perpetuated hate speech, including vitriolic words against Jewish individuals. Many individuals have already come out to show their support for the synagogue and the entire Jewish community in the city, according to reporting from WPXI. Among those who spoke out against these and similar types of violent acts was Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf. "These senseless acts of violence are not who we are as Americans," Wolf emphasized. "My thoughts right now are focused on the victims, their families and making sure law enforcement has every resource they need." Former President Barack Obama also sent his condolences, as did current President Donald Trump. "All of us have to fight the rise of anti-Semitism and hateful rhetoric against those who look, love, or pray differently," Obama said. "It will require all of us working together to extract the hateful poison of anti-Semitism," Trump said, according to the New York Times. Political leaders weren't the only ones showing support. Professional sports teams also sent their condolences, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, which tweeted out an altered image of their logo to show solidarity with the Jewish community. Terrell Edmunds, who plays safety for the Steelers, shared a version of the team's logo that included the Star of David, a symbol of the Jewish faith. Accompanying the altered logo are the words "Stronger Than Hate." The team itself retweeted Edmunds's image on its official account Saturday evening. Earlier in the day, the Steelers sent an official statement through their Twitter account expressing their dismay and support of those affected by the shooting. "We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected by this morning's tragedy in Pittsburgh," the tweet read. "We will continue to pray for everyone involved." The logo of the Steelers is based on the Steelmark symbol that previously belonged to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). The three hypocycloids (the geometric diamond-like shapes) each represented different aspects of steel that helped people in their every day lives, according to ReliablePlant. Yellow showed how steel lightened your work, while orange brightened your leisure and blue widened your world. The Steelers are set to play their division rival, the Cleveland Browns, Sunday at 1 p.m.<doc-sep>A design based on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ helmet logo — inserting a Star of David — appeared on the internet and was displayed at Heinz Field for the team’s game a day after a deadly mass shooting at a synagogue in the city. A Pittsburgh Steelers logo with one of the hypocycloids changed to a Star of David is on a banner at Heinz Field for an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers added the logo in respect for the victims of a deadly shooting in a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Six-year-old Isaiah Mosley, left, and Thaddeus Mosley, 9, wear Steelers jerseys with a patch of the Steelers logo with one of the hypocycloids changed to a Star of David as they watch the team warm up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers added the logo in respect for the victims of a deadly shooting in a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Pittsburgh Steelers fans sit behind a banner with a Star of David beside their Steelers blanket as they watch the teams warm up before an NFL football game between the Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Pittsburgh. There was a deadly shooting in a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday. (AP Photo/Don Wright) Fans stand above a banner with a Pittsburgh Steelers logo that has one of the hypocycloids changed to a Star of David at Heinz Field for an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers added the logo in respect for the victims of a deadly shooting in a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) PITTSBURGH — A design based on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ helmet logo — inserting a Star of David — appeared on the internet and was displayed at Heinz Field for the team’s game a day after a deadly mass shooting at a synagogue in the city. The Steelers observed a moment of silence before Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. NFL games in various other cities did the same. In a tribute to the victims, a tweak to the Steelers’ logo changed a yellow shape into a Jewish star, and added the words, “Stronger than hate.” One child in the stands wore that new symbol as a patch on his jersey. Eight men and three women were killed by a gunman inside the Tree of Life Synagogue during services on Saturday. Mayor Bill Peduto called it the “darkest day of Pittsburgh’s history.” Statement from Steelers President Art Rooney II. pic.twitter.com/GFwFISshZd — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 28, 2018 In a statement issued before his team’s game, Steelers owner Art Rooney II said: “Our hearts are heavy, but we must stand against anti-Semitism and hate crimes of any nature and come together to preserve our values and our community.”<doc-sep>Following Saturday's tragic shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, Tim Hindes found solace in doodling on his computer. His image has since gone viral.Hindes, 40, created an image that marks Pittsburgh's solidarity and strength following the tragedy that claimed the lives of 11 people and injured six others at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood.The image depicts the Pittsburgh Steelers logo with the Star of David replacing the yellow hypocycloid — a star-like geometric shape.He placed the phrase "Stronger than Hate" with the image.Hindes said he appreciates requests to use the image and those wanting to credit him, but "it isn't necessary. ""This is an image for Pittsburgh and those who love Pittsburgh," Hindes wrote on Facebook. "I see every posting of this image as a WIN for love and a strike against hate. I am so touched that it has resonated with so many of you across the globe. I thank you and my city thanks you. "Hindes said he was helping friends move in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh — about 1 mile from where the shooting took place — when he heard sirens. But it wasn't until he was heading home that he understood what had transpired.Hindes lived in Squirrel Hill and said he was shocked and saddened by the tragedy. "Squirrel Hill is such an amazingly diverse community," he said in an interview. "I wish other areas of the city and the country could experience it. "Hindes said it is "amazing that such tragedy can be held in a place that's so calm and peaceful and open. "The response has been far and wide, with social media users, government officials, celebrities and others sharing his image. "In the end, and looking back at all of those shares, and likes and tweets, they all mix together," he said. "That's the nice thing about love and kindness. Everyone has the same amount of kindness to give, and we can all make a difference. "Just days before the attack, Hindes said a friend of his was the victim of anti-Semitic verbal attacks. "I had been disturbed by these events all week long and it seemed that I was seeing these same remarks now being played out in horrific fashion in front of me," he wrote in a Facebook post. "When I got to a point where I could, I picked up my laptop and started doodling. My intent wasn't clear. But I doodled. As any designer will tell you, sometimes graphic design concepts come quick and other times it is quite tedious.Hindes said he has found in his experiences that "when design is driven by emotion, it tends to be less cerebral and happens quickly and poignantly. This was one of this cases. But it wasn't created without meaning or thought. "He said he sees the image as a "win for love. "In his Facebook post, Hindes explained that before the logo was used by the Steelers, the three hypocycloids logo was designed for the United States Steel Corp., which is based in Pittsburgh. "Like Pittsburgh and its residents, steel is strong," Hindes wrote. "It was a perfect basis for an image of hope.In an interview, Hindes said he took a hiatus from Twitter because of the increased amount of political rhetoric.Hindes said he hopes the image offers people a chance to grieve together. "It gives me pride in how our city can touch people from all over the world," he said.On social media, Pittsburgh sports teams and their players stood with those mourning in their city. Following Saturday's tragic shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, Tim Hindes found solace in doodling on his computer. His image has since gone viral. Hindes, 40, created an image that marks Pittsburgh's solidarity and strength following the tragedy that claimed the lives of 11 people and injured six others at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Twitter/CNN The image depicts the Pittsburgh Steelers logo with the Star of David replacing the yellow hypocycloid — a star-like geometric shape. He placed the phrase "Stronger than Hate" with the image. Hindes said he appreciates requests to use the image and those wanting to credit him, but "it isn't necessary." "This is an image for Pittsburgh and those who love Pittsburgh," Hindes wrote on Facebook. "I see every posting of this image as a WIN for love and a strike against hate. I am so touched that it has resonated with so many of you across the globe. I thank you and my city thanks you." Hindes said he was helping friends move in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh — about 1 mile from where the shooting took place — when he heard sirens. But it wasn't until he was heading home that he understood what had transpired. Hindes lived in Squirrel Hill and said he was shocked and saddened by the tragedy. "Squirrel Hill is such an amazingly diverse community," he said in an interview. "I wish other areas of the city and the country could experience it." Hindes said it is "amazing that such tragedy can be held in a place that's so calm and peaceful and open." The response has been far and wide, with social media users, government officials, celebrities and others sharing his image. "In the end, and looking back at all of those shares, and likes and tweets, they all mix together," he said. "That's the nice thing about love and kindness. Everyone has the same amount of kindness to give, and we can all make a difference." Just days before the attack, Hindes said a friend of his was the victim of anti-Semitic verbal attacks. "I had been disturbed by these events all week long and it seemed that I was seeing these same remarks now being played out in horrific fashion in front of me," he wrote in a Facebook post. "When I got to a point where I could, I picked up my laptop and started doodling. My intent wasn't clear. But I doodled. As any designer will tell you, sometimes graphic design concepts come quick and other times it is quite tedious. Hindes said he has found in his experiences that "when design is driven by emotion, it tends to be less cerebral and happens quickly and poignantly. This was one of this cases. But it wasn't created without meaning or thought." He said he sees the image as a "win for love." In his Facebook post, Hindes explained that before the logo was used by the Steelers, the three hypocycloids logo was designed for the United States Steel Corp., which is based in Pittsburgh. "Like Pittsburgh and its residents, steel is strong," Hindes wrote. "It was a perfect basis for an image of hope. In an interview, Hindes said he took a hiatus from Twitter because of the increased amount of political rhetoric. Hindes said he hopes the image offers people a chance to grieve together. "It gives me pride in how our city can touch people from all over the world," he said. On social media, Pittsburgh sports teams and their players stood with those mourning in their city. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Statement from Steelers President Art Rooney II. pic.twitter.com/GFwFISshZd — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 28, 2018 This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. We are incredibly saddened to hear of this morning's tragedy at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. We send our thoughts and prayers to all those affected. — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 27, 2018 This content is imported from Twitter. 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(CNN) — A uniquely Pittsburgh symbol of solidarity and strength is making its way around the internet in the aftermath of Saturday’s deadly attack at a Pittsburgh synagogue. The image is a revamped Pittsburgh Steelers logo, with the Star of David substituting for the team’s yellow star-like design. It’s paired with the phrase “Stronger than Hate.” Where the inspiration came from Tim Hindes, who created the image, was a mile away from the Tree of Life Synagogue when yesterday’s shooting began, he told CNN. His heart sank when he heard the news, he said in a Facebook post. “I picked up my laptop and started doodling. My intent wasn’t clear. But I doodled,” he wrote. “I wanted it to be of resiliency and hope. It was private at first, but friends urged me to make the post public, as it resonated with them.” “Before it was the logo of a globally popular football team, the three diamonds were the seal of a product which helped develop the foundation of many cities across the globe – steel. Like Pittsburgh and its residents, steel is strong,” he wrote in the Facebook post. Reaction from the sports world Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten tweeted that a moment of silence will be observed before the game. Prior to Sunday’s kickoff between the #Steelers & #Browns at Heinz Field, there will be a moment of silence for the victims & their families following the tragic attack in the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill on Saturday morning. — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) October 27, 2018 The same observance was made Saturday night before Game 4 of the World Series in Los Angeles and before the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets game in Toronto. On social media, Pittsburgh sports teams and their players stood with those mourning in their city. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected by this morning’s tragedy in Pittsburgh. We will continue to pray for everyone involved. — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 27, 2018 We are incredibly saddened to hear of this morning's tragedy at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. We send our thoughts and prayers to all those affected. — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 27, 2018 Our hearts break at the news of this morning's tragedy in the Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this horrible event. — Pirates (@Pirates) October 27, 2018 We play today’s game with the heaviest of hearts.#TreeOfLifeSynagogue pic.twitter.com/0NPss9FBsL — Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) October 27, 2018 Prayers Up for Pittsburgh 🙏🏾 — AB (@AB84) October 27, 2018 Deeply saddened to hear the news of the shooting in Pittsburgh this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected. Stay strong Pittsburgh. — Justin Schultz (@6Schultz6) October 27, 2018