Former Boston Mayor Tom Menino has died at the age of 71. The news broke Thursday morning, October 30, just before 11:30 a.m.
And Twitter reacted – instantly. Tweets are pouring in from local and national media outlets, political figures and a hashtag, #RIPMyMayor, is building.
Menino, the longest-serving mayor in Boston history, was beloved for, among many reasons, having a presence outside the walls of City Hall. One Boston Globe poll showed nearly half the city had met face-to-face with the former mayor.
His tenure at the helm of Boston spanned 20 years, from 1993 to 2013.
BostInno will continue to add to the below collection of tweets as more are posted.
Today the City mourns together. http://t.co/zwJja83wdK pic.twitter.com/ZBNX0XJocJ
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) October 30, 2014
Flags at city hall plaza at half mast for Mayor Menino.. RIP pic.twitter.com/fApivUQ8zB
— Jesse Costa (@JesseCosta3) October 30, 2014
RIP…mayor menino …a good man and a personal friend….que descanses en paz pic.twitter.com/ilXczcXZbt
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) October 30, 2014
Boston has lost a political giant, and Diane and I have lost a friend. (1/2)
— Deval Patrick (@MassGovernor) October 30, 2014
Our hearts and prayers go out to Angela and the whole Menino family. And we thank God for the service and the life of Tom Menino. (2/2)
— Deval Patrick (@MassGovernor) October 30, 2014
Sad to hear about @mayortommenino's passing. #MayorMenino was a great friend to cyclists & Bikes Not Bombs. In 2009: pic.twitter.com/twGoTcM3fE
— bikesnotbombs (@bikesnotbombs) October 30, 2014
Me, my daughter Baja and Mayor Menino at BPS Student Leadership Confrence #RIPMayorMenino pic.twitter.com/Myy6mWkvOS
— B Styles. (@BStylesBoston) October 30, 2014
Cam Neely: "Mayor Menino was synonymous with the City of Boston & the pro sports teams that represented it. He will be deeply missed."
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 30, 2014
“The true privilege of being Mayor is that I have the opportunity to be everyone’s neighbor.” – Thomas M. Menino #RIP pic.twitter.com/NNmmp4KpJ1
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) October 30, 2014
RIP Tom Menino http://t.co/qIs1SICzvi pic.twitter.com/mtQiTjsUvO
— David Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) October 30, 2014
Mayor Tom Menino passed away today at the age of 71. Rest in peace, Menino. http://t.co/CEKjj1qS5x pic.twitter.com/ye1wDlOpuW
— Steve Annear (@steveannear) October 30, 2014
Out of respect for the passing of Mayor Menino, we are suspending public events for today and tomorrow – Team CB
— Charlie Baker (@CharlieForGov) October 30, 2014
Today Boston lost greatest mayor in its history, a shining example of what it means to love&serve your community. -mc http://t.co/c0YCLubXJ6
— Martha Coakley (@marthacoakley) October 30, 2014
Rest in peace Mayor Menino – always put the city of #Boston first and foremost. #RIPMyMayor
— Jill Archibald (@jillarchibald) October 30, 2014
No single person has had more effect on Boston as a city in our lifetime than Mayor Menino. #RipMyMayor
— brian del vecchio (@Hybernaut) October 30, 2014
Just like on that horrible day, Boston will grieve and continue on. That’s what #MayorMenino would’ve wanted.#RIPMyMayor
— Mrs. K (@ElemSStTchr) October 30, 2014
Tom Menino always treated the Boston media with respect and never shied away from questions, even unpopular ones. #RipMyMayor #7News
— Victoria Warren (@vwarrenon7) October 30, 2014
Rest in peace Tom Menino. Thank you for giving your heart and soul to make Boston a great place to live.
— John Connolly (@JohnRConnolly) October 30, 2014
Very sad to hear about the passing of Mayor Menino. Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family and our city. #BostonStrong
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) October 30, 2014
