Janet and James Beitler, 53 and 52 respectively, of North Versailles, mourn the passing of Dan Rooney as they leave his public viewing dressed head to toe in Steelers gear at Heinz Field on Monday, April 17, 2017 on the North Shore. Mrs. Beitler describes herself as a Steelers fan, "Born and raised, carried the tradition on to our kids." Tearing up, she added, "Steelers are our family." (Stephanie Strasburg/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
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