Social media reacts to the death of MLA Manmeet Bhullar
As soon as the news broke of Manmeet Bhullar's death, well-known Albertans and politicians from all parties took to Twitter to express their condolences.
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi
Devastated to hear of the death of my friend and incredible public servant Manmeet Bhullar in a car accident today. <a href="https://t.co/vdsXtg9aZt">https://t.co/vdsXtg9aZt</a>
—@nenshiPC MLA Richard Starke
Profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of beloved <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PCAA?src=hash">#PCAA</a> Caucus colleague <a href="https://twitter.com/manmeetsbhullar">@manmeetsbhullar</a>. Our province has lost a great leader. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a>
—@RichardStarkeEducation Minister David Eggen
I'm so devastated to hear of Manmeet's passing today. Peace, my friend. This breaks all our hearts. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a>
—@davideggenABFormer MLA Kerry Towle
Incredibly sad tonight - hug your family. Thank you Manmeet for that you gave and your love of your family. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a>
—@EverydayABnConservative MP Michelle Rempel
I don't have words. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a>
—@MichelleRempelFormer PC MLA Janice Sarich
No words of sympathy can ease the loss of my former colleague MLA Manmeet Bhullar. Condolences to his family <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a> <a href="https://t.co/OT03QUx4Gz">https://t.co/OT03QUx4Gz</a>
—@JaniceSarichLawyer Raj Sharma
My friend and a tireless and amazing advocate for the community. <a href="https://twitter.com/manmeetsbhullar">@manmeetsbhullar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rip?src=hash">#rip</a> <a href="https://t.co/ChQ8hQ9mB7">pic.twitter.com/ChQ8hQ9mB7</a>
—@immlawyercanadaNDP MLA and social worker Heather Sweet
Sadden by the loss of Manmeet Bhullar, he was my Minister when I was front line and my colleague. A passionate man for the people <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a>
—@heathersweetNDPWildrose MLA Derek Fildebrandt
Rest in peace Manmeet. We’re all hurting tonight. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/abpoli?src=hash">#abpoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a>
—@DfildebrandtFormer MLA Rob Anderson
Rest in peace <a href="https://twitter.com/manmeetsbhullar">@manmeetsbhullar</a> -you served our province proudly. I enjoyed our friendship & will miss your smile & back breaking hug <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a>
—@AirdrieRobFriend and political observer Zain Velji
Today I lost a friend, a man with a big heart and an even bigger spirit for humanity. Rest in peace Manmeet. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a> <a href="https://t.co/kXoC5aKZyz">https://t.co/kXoC5aKZyz</a>
—@zainveljiPC MLA Dave Rodney
To my friend Manmeet, yr dear wife & loving family - our hearts are breaking. Thx for everything you've done for ABs <a href="https://t.co/8Z7X3USdUA">pic.twitter.com/8Z7X3USdUA</a>
—@DaveRodneyMLAFederal interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose
Saddened to hear of the tragic loss of AB PC Manmeet Bhullar tonight. We have all lost a friend. Thoughts and prayers with his family <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a>
—@RonaAmbroseAlberta Party Leader Greg Clark
Devastated by the loss of Manmeet Bhullar. His contribution to our province, to our world, is beyond measure. Rest in peace my friend <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ableg?src=hash">#ableg</a>
—@GregClark4ABFinance Minister Joe Ceci
Saddened to hear of Manmeet's passing. Condolences to the Bhullars, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pcaa?src=hash">#pcaa</a> and all that he touched. He had so much more good to achieve in AB
—@joececiyyc