The news that US military found and killed Osama Bin Laden swept through twitter like wild-fire when it broke last night.
There was celebration in the online universe, and of course the Idols were reacting to the happy news with the rest of the world.
In my one and only blog post on the subject, here is a round-up of messages tweeted by Idols as the drama unfolded last night.
All I have to say on the subject: Thank you to the military personnel who never gave up on the quest to bring a very bad man to justice. May peace be just around the corner.
Scotty McCreery: “What a significant day for our country! Remembering all those who lost loved one’s on 9/11 and #praying for our country! #USA”
Kris Allen: “I’ve heard we don’t have to take our shoes off at the airport anymore. What a great day!’
Crystal Bowersox: “for peace, we must live, sweat, breathe and become it everyday.”
Brooke White: “Grateful to the military, remembering those who we’ve lost at the hands of terrorism, praying for our future… It’s not over”
Kimberley Locke: “Thanks to all the men and women and families who made a priceless and selfless sacrifice so that we could write this day in history books”
Anoop Desai: “”America can do whatever we set our mind to”—B. Obama …let freedom ring”
Tim Urban: “Really exited that we got Bin Laden!!”
Taylor Hicks: “God Bless America!!”
Josh Gracin: “Great Night for the USA…. Great Night for the families of 9/11…. Big step toward the preservation of humanity.”
Anthony Federov: “MAY 1st is now an official holiday in my book!!!!!! The day Bid Laden finally got what was coming!!!!!!! Now he’s in hell where he belongs! The world of terror just received a huge blow!!!!!! 9/11 we will never forget!!!!! We’ll always remember!!!!! FINALLY BIN LADEN IS DEAD!!!!”
Melinda Doolittle: “So grateful for our amazing, courageous troops…for Pres. Bush, who began this mission…and for Pres. Obama, who continued the mission.”
Jordin Sparks: “Ground Zero…I can feel the energy through my tv. It’s electrifying. #wow #historic #proudtobeanAmerican”
George Huff: “Obama should have ended that speech with “now Kiss My ***” then walked off!!!! Lol hahahahaha”
Katie Stevens: “Congrats to our military for capturing and killing Osama Bin Laden. Wow is all I can say… Wow. Praying for those affected by 9/11. I can only imagine how they feel tonight knowing that Osama Bin Laden is dead. Proud of the men who risked their lives, and brought evil down. #wow Sleeping in peace tonight! Big thanks to our troops for all they have done for us! #godbless night!”
Diana DeGarmo: “Still praying for peace. To all our service men & women: thank you will never be enough for what you do for all of us.”
Katharine McPhee: “glued to the TV…time for bed. But w/ that I go to bed so grateful to our armed forces. Thank u for ur courage&sacrafice. #godblessamerica”
Michael Sarver: “Go USA! We are strong! We do not give up! We succeed! Osama killed thousands and today the world is a better, safer place due to his death! No one likes war but because of our incredible soldiers a little evil has been stomped out! 9/11 we will never forget! Thank you President Bush for standing up for us and thank you President Obama for not giving up!”
Didi Benami: “Yes Lets pray for peace and love worldwide. God Bless America #prayfortheworld Praying for our the safety of our troops and everyone in the world”
Janel Wheeler: “Ding Dong Bin Ladens dead. I am proud to be an American. Home of the brave.”
Chris Richardson: “#Salute to our military and military Intelligence …many years on that case. That was the longest hide and seek game ever. To our Military…Thank You”
Brandon Rogers: “The US Troops are incredible for finally lending some relief to so many around the world. God Bless you all.”
Chris Sligh: “In all seriousness though..we should celebrate a symbol of terror being removed from the equation but not the loss of another human life! An eye for an eye only works twice.”
Paris Bennett: “So Obama lays Osama Out! You Go Boy! *in my Gina voice* I’m bout to start workin out someethin serious cause Osama is dead and the War has now just begun….#singertofighter”
Alex Wagner-Trugman: “”I’ve never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure.” – Mark Twain”
Chikeze Eze: “I pity anyone that believes murder will somehow give them peace… ANYONE. I just hope that OBL learned the truth before the end…”
