JJs Restaurant Trying To Pick Up The Pieces

The remains of JJs Restaurant

On February 19, 2013, the entire Kansas City community was shocked and horrified when JJs restaurant, a local dining institution near the Country Club Plaza, was destroyed in a natural gas explosion.  Sadly, more than a dozen people were injured and a JJs employee was killed. 

I visited the site of the former restaurant a few days ago and snapped the photos shown below.  The man in the gray shirt is restaurant owner JJ Frantze.  

My prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.

Video of JJ's Restaurant Explosion

 

Video of JJs Restaurant Burning After The Explosion