Often times social media is a negative place with hate, lies, insults, but sometimes a rare thing happens and one is reminded that people are in fact capable of being decent human beings.
On Saturday when the news of Senator John McCain’s (R-AZ) passing hit everything seemed to be placed on hold for moments while this 81 year old man’s life was acknowledged, his daughter Meghan McCain and his wife Cindy each posted a statement to twitter
I love you forever – my beloved father @SenJohnMcCain pic.twitter.com/Y50tVQvlVe
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 26, 2018
My heart is broken. I am so lucky to have lived the adventure of loving this incredible man for 38 years. He passed the way he lived, on his own terms, surrounded by the people he loved, in the the place he loved best.
— Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) August 26, 2018
Having had a Twitter account since 2009 I noticed something Saturday night, that I had not seen before, Senator McCain was 8 out of the 10 “trends for you” that’s the place were Twitter records what is being most “tweeted” about given a period of time. Within an hour of the announcement he filled 8 of those 10 spots
I wasn’t able to capture the last one which was simply the word “Patriot”
Twitter Reactions
Actress Reese Witherspoon
God Bless, #JohnMcCain . Respect for this American citizen who proudly served our country for so many years. #RIP https://t.co/gzJTdG5QKz
— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) August 26, 2018
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis
John McCain. HERO ?? pic.twitter.com/czaapqThS2
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) August 26, 2018
Actor Tom Hanks
Duty. Honor. Country. Our nation thanks you, John McCain. There has been no finer son of America… Hanx
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) August 26, 2018
The View host and actress Whoopi Goldberg
Senator John McCain passed today, all i can think about..he never stopped trying to do his best. What an honor it’s been to know him. My condolences to the family he loved and adored and to his daughter & my friend @MeghanMcCain…from all my family, much love
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) August 26, 2018
Country Music singer Tim McGraw
A true American Hero and patriot. We may not have agreed on everything but he’s a better man than I could hope to be. Such a needed voice right now. His voice still rings. #JohnMcCain pic.twitter.com/ar5FnhUr4e
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) August 26, 2018
There are many more examples, both current and former politicians, each former President posted a statement, outpourings of respect, love, and admiration. In fairness there are the bad, the downright ugly, but overall the majority of responses are all bittersweet remembrance of a man who among all his flaws deeply loved America and served her with honor.
This is just a glimpse into how deeply his lose is felt in Arizona
.@SenJohnMcCain has arrived at the mortuary in North Central Phoenix to a chorus of “I love you, John.” #SenatorJohnMcCain @azcentral pic.twitter.com/daVIBH3N8Q
— Jessica Boehm (@jboehm_NEWS) August 26, 2018
The Arizona Diamondbacks
Goodbye to an American hero, one we were lucky enough to call a loyal fan.
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 26, 2018
Rest in peace, Senator John McCain. Our thoughts are with your family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/KIMZS1w7Pq
As a side note much speculation is given to whom will be named to fill Senator McCain’s senate seat, by the Governor of Arizona, Doug Ducey, CBS News reports no named successor until after Senator John McCain is laid to rest, according to Senior communications and policy adviser for Ducey, Daniel Ruiz, “Now is a time for remembering and honoring a consequential life well lived.”
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