The Colorado dining community has always been a supportive one in times of need for restaurant or bar owners. Last week, a post on NextDoor brought another tragedy to light: Mahmoud Yasser Kassir, the owner of Damascus Grill, a three-location Middle Eastern restaurant, lost 10 family members in the latest bombing and gassing of civilians in Syria. Kassir was speaking on the phone with his relatives when the missiles struck. The pain and loss are unimaginable; community support is crucial.

Here is the original NextDoor post with details on the tragedy and how to support Kassir.