Twitter to Announce Deaths, Send Sympathies and Condolences
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Twitter Allows Us to Share Our Grief, Sympathies and Condolences
In addition to being one of the hottest social media tools, Twitter is becoming a medium for announcing deaths and sending sympathies and condolences.
This lens started as a way to look at sending ones condolences and sympathies on Twitter. As I was writing the lens on June 25, 2009 and the events of the day unfolded, the lens also became a look at Twitter as a way to find out news, announce deaths and connect people in a time of loss.
In one day we have not only lost Farrah Fawcett, but also Michael Jackson. One is a more anticipated death, the other a sudden unexpected death. These two deaths follow Ed McMachon's slightly more anticipated death earlier in the week. A difficult week marking the passing of three icons of American pop culture.
This week illustrates how Twitter allows people in grief to connect immediately, to share the news, their hopes for a good outcome and then also to share the losses and the sorrow.
This lens started as a way to look at sending ones condolences and sympathies on Twitter. As I was writing the lens on June 25, 2009 and the events of the day unfolded, the lens also became a look at Twitter as a way to find out news, announce deaths and connect people in a time of loss.
In one day we have not only lost Farrah Fawcett, but also Michael Jackson. One is a more anticipated death, the other a sudden unexpected death. These two deaths follow Ed McMachon's slightly more anticipated death earlier in the week. A difficult week marking the passing of three icons of American pop culture.
This week illustrates how Twitter allows people in grief to connect immediately, to share the news, their hopes for a good outcome and then also to share the losses and the sorrow.
Contents at a Glance
- News of Michael Jackson's Death Overloaded Twitter
- Michael Jackson's Death Reported in Real Time Online and On Twitter
- TweetStats on Michael Jackson
News of Michael Jackson's Death Overloaded Twitter
Michael Jackson's Death Reported in Real Time Online and On Twitter
News of the unexpected death of Michael Jackson put Twitter on overload as everyone scrambled to find out what had happened to the "King of Pop."
As noted by Dean Takahashi of the Ventura Beat "On Twitter's search function, Michael Jackson and "cardiac arrest" are among the top searches, as is Farrah Fawcett, who also died of cancer today. We're leaving in a real-time world. This is proof."
Within an hour of news of his death several key words for Michael Jackson topped TweetStats. Within four hours he was topping most of the TweetStats.
As noted by Dean Takahashi of the Ventura Beat "On Twitter's search function, Michael Jackson and "cardiac arrest" are among the top searches, as is Farrah Fawcett, who also died of cancer today. We're leaving in a real-time world. This is proof."
Within an hour of news of his death several key words for Michael Jackson topped TweetStats. Within four hours he was topping most of the TweetStats.
TweetStats on Michael Jackson
TweetStats from the first few hours and four hours after news of his death.
Twitter Buzzing about Michael Jackson's Cardiac Arrest and Death
- The timeline of Michael Jackson's death, as reported in near real-time
- Pop star Michael Jackson is dead. We know that because the media is reporting developments in the case by the minute.
- Twitter abuzz with speculation after Michael Jackson rushed to hospital
- Comments Blog from the Los Angeles Times reporting Twitter on Overload.
- Michael Jackson Breaks Twitter
- Social networking site Twitter has completely removed their "trending topics" and "search" functions on the site after news of the death of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, as well as Harrison Ford and Jeff Goldblum death hoaxes placed an unseen amount of strain on the social networking site.
- Jackson's death melts servers, causes NitTwits hoax deaths
- The death of pop superstar Michael Jackson has led to a complete meltdown of servers around the world. It's also led to a series of hoax Twitter posts claiming other stars, like actor Jeff Goldblum, have met their fate from LIVENEWS.com.au
- Twitter: The Fastest Way to Get Informed. Or Misinformed
- I spent this afternoon doing what a lot of people did: Watching TV reports about Michael Jackson while also gleaning information from the Web-especially Twitter.
- Jackson sparks celeb death hoaxes - Digital Spy
- The shock news of Michael Jackson's death has sparked online rumours of Jeff Goldblum and Harrison Ford's passings.
RIP Michael Jackson Tweets from Twitter Search
Celebrities and the rest of us turned to Twitter as a way of expressing their shock, their grief and their sympathies.
The most recent Tweets about the passing of Michael Jackson.
The most recent Tweets about the passing of Michael Jackson.
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- CTrockon
- #ImTiredOfSeeing People constantly pay tribute to Michael Jackson let him rest in peace smh
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- MJJForever_
- #Nowplaying Michael Jackson - Gone too soon - dedicated to @LaylaGrace Rest in Peace!
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- msdreamac
- #imtiredOfSeeing people cashing in on Michael Jackson's death STILL! Let Mike rest in peace. #ripmj
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- PrettyKoffee
- @GMA the bodyguards should be ashamed of themselves and GMA im surprised at you as well! Let Michael Jackson Rest in peace! THE MAN IS DEAD!
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- ImABadHabit
- another michael jackson show on tv will they ever let that man rest in .peace? {{ Jojo }}
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- leeangela
- #raiseyourhandif you missed biggie , tupac , michael jackson , lefteye, and aaliyah ! Rest in peace !
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- leeangela
- #raiseyourhands if you missed biggie , tupac and michael jackson ! Rest in peace
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- BieberParade
- RT @LISAKASTLEEN: people think michael jackson was the biggest. not in my eyes.. 2pac rest in peace! peace to this young warrior without the sounds of guns.
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- niladriXY
- some people are just obsesssed by michael jackson.... let him rest in peace, so stop crying!!
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- beautifullGEE
- rest in peace michael jackson !
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- BabyBugz21
- #imtiredofseeing award shows and events with an michael jackson theme or tribute..omg let the man rest in peace already..!
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- SheWolf911
- #Imtiredofseeing Michael Jackson news...the man is dead let him rest in peace..#WTF
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- osarah97
- Listening to Michael Jackson on my record player. Now that's taking it back to when Thriller came out. Great album May he rest in peace. RT
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- JadeJaiHoWard
- RT @mjjgirl4ever: Let Michael Jackson Rest in Peace!
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Twitter Breaks News of Farrah Fawcett's Death
I was following Twitter the morning when it was announced that Farrah Fawcett had received her last rites. Over the course of a few hours the tweets went from people wishing her well, hoping she would have a chance to marry long-time companion Ryan O'Neal to news of her death.I head the news first on Twitter, probably within 20 minutes of her passing. News was on Twitter before I saw it on Google News. It was an hour after her death before the news reached a top spot on Google News.
RIP Farrah Fawcett became one of the top trends on TweetStats within 4 hours of her death.
Rest in Peace Farrah Tweets from Twitter Search
People also turned to to Twitter to share their thoughts on the passing of Farrah Fawcett.
The latest Tweets about the Passing of Farrah Fawcett.
The latest Tweets about the Passing of Farrah Fawcett.
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- AyeGurl85
- rest in perfect peace and power Farrah Fawcett
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- mandied79
- @joebonsall I remember Farrah and Bea.. Rest in peace beautiful souls!
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- MaryleeFOD
- Sitting here in tears for Farrah...rest in peace dear lady♥
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- Xemima
- @HalaGorani Shocking!!.....Rest in Peace Farrah!!!
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- cherylcharles
- RT @Porsha_JJsAngel: This tweet goes to a fellow Angel, Farrah Fawcett, Rest In Peace and Love. :-)
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- legacyofmj
- YES did they REALLY forget her shame RT @Porsha_JJsAngel: This tweet goes to a fellow Angel, Farrah Fawcett, Rest In Peace and Love. :-)
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- Ptrishalyn
- To a fellow Angel, Farrah Fawcett, Rest In Peace and Love. :-)
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- haamyers
- RT @Porsha_JJsAngel: This tweet goes to a fellow Angel, Farrah Fawcett, Rest In Peace and Love. :-)
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- iluv_aaliyah
- RT @Porsha_JJsAngel: This tweet goes to a fellow Angel, Farrah Fawcett, Rest In Peace and Love. :-)
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- MissBad1987
- RT @Porsha_JJsAngel: This tweet goes to a fellow Angel, Farrah Fawcett, Rest In Peace and Love. :-)
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Tweeting RIP Notices on Twitter
Image adapted from Twitter Bird.
In time of Loss Twitter becomes a Place for Sharing Grief and Condolences
With the ability to post a tweet quickly, Twitter is proving to be a new way for people to connect during a time of loss.
Twitter allows people to:
Twitter allows people to:
- Share their grief, their losses and their condolences.
- Experience a common loss.
- Follow a breaking story about a death in real time.
Share Your Thoughts on Using Twitter to Announce Deaths and Tweet Sympathies
Twitter Connects During Times of Grief
Perhaps one of the most remarkable outcomes from the new social networking Web 2.0 tools is the ability to connect people instantaneously during times of grief. With applications like Twitter, people are able to send and receive messages almost as they were happening.Twitter and other websites were broadcasting the deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett within minutes of the news being reported.
People hear the news and can retweet the news to friends and send their condolences in the growing tweets of sympathy. As noted by Mimi (GrowWear) above, with Twitter "We have no better way of connecting with the family and friends of well-known folks who have passed on."
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Twitter Connects People in One Thought
This is one of those rare days that the we all become aware and one in thought.
So odd that three icons passed Michael, Farrah and Ed McMahon.
Marlee Matlin, Twitter
General Information on Sending Twitter Condolences
While it shouldn't be used as the only way of sending condolences, Twitter is a quick and easy way to send a message to someone experiencing a loss that 'You are in my thoughts' in real time, or soon after hearing tragic news.Twitter is also becoming a way for people to share in a common loss and in many cases share a common grief. Twitter allows the famous and the rest of us to share our thoughts, our shock and our grief following a loss.
A Featured Lens on Texting or Emailing Condolences
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Articles on Using Twitter to Send Condolences or Sympathy
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- Had a death in the family so will not be leading my Twitter session for the eLearning Guild tomorrow.
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- Using Twitter to Tweet about breakups.
- Twitter Condolences for Liam Neeson
- Squidoo lensmaster Adrienne Jenkins encouraged people to send "Twitter Condolences for Liam Neeson and the Redgrave Family in Fond Memory of Natasha Richardson."
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- Blog post on MTV Movies Blog about tweets for Ed McMahon's death.
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- The social networking phenomenon that is Twitter is reshaping the way we communicate.
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More Examples of Sending Condolences in Twitter
Earlier in the week Ed McMahon died. His death continues to be tweeted about in light of these other deaths.
Twitter was all a buzz in the Spring following the unexpected death of Natasha Richardson as well. Twitter has also been used to report plane crashes, cover the events in Iran and other global events involving loss.
Twitter was all a buzz in the Spring following the unexpected death of Natasha Richardson as well. Twitter has also been used to report plane crashes, cover the events in Iran and other global events involving loss.
Tweeting Condolences for Ed McMahon
Ashton Kutcher, Jon Favreau and plenty of others tweeted condolences to Johnny Carson's former "Tonight Show" announcer [Ed McMahon], who died Tuesday June 23, 2009 in Los Angeles.
Brian Warmoth, Movie Blogs
Ed McMahon Condolence Tweets from Twitter Search
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- platinumcash
- Ryan O'Neal "Disappointed" Farrah Fawcett Was Snubbed From Tribute: While Patrick Swayze, Paul Newman, Ed McMahon,... http://bit.ly/90ivaG
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- WackoJackoPR
- Ryan O'Neal "Disappointed" Farrah Fawcett Was Snubbed From Tribute: While Patrick Swayze, Paul Newman, Ed McMahon,... http://bit.ly/90ivaG
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- M_Jackson_Fans_
- Ryan O'Neal "Disappointed" Farrah Fawcett Was Snubbed From Tribute: While Patrick Swayze, Paul Newman, Ed McMahon,... http://bit.ly/90ivaG
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- vaidah
- @gunandagirl their excuse was that she was tv. whateva oscar people. They also left off Bea Arthur and Ed McMahon.
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- mjfanclubbase
- Ryan O'Neal "Disappointed" Farrah Fawcett Was Snubbed From Tribute: While Patrick Swayze, Paul Newman, Ed McMahon,... http://bit.ly/a7PP04
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- DanielPAnderson
- Happy bday @jordanmbentley! Apparently you share a bday with some guy name Biggie Smalls? I think he is Ed Mcmahon kid. A song and dance man
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- megan_maria
- @CaveManSteve Ed McMahon wasn't a movie star. He was a host.
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- amelia76
- RT @anglobibliofile: Farrah Fawcett, Bea Arthur, Ricardo Montalban, Ed McMahon omitted from Oscar tribute: http://ow.ly/1fH8a (via @The_AV_Club)
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- simplyanne
- @Crys_Sasu You're absolutely right! Ed McMahon, Bea Arthur and a couple others were missed as well. They deserved to be there with Farrah!:(
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- sylvadine
- Farrah Fawcett, Bernie Mac, Bea Arthur, Ed McMahon... Anyone else the Oscars forgot you can think of?
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The Unexpected Death of Natasha Richardson
According to the YouTube Video looking at how the "U.S. Responds to Actress Tragedy" TweetStats.com showed the actress story became the second topic users talked about the most on Twitter.
Following the initial reports Twitter messages ranged from updates on her conditions to condolences to the family.
Following the initial reports Twitter messages ranged from updates on her conditions to condolences to the family.
Tweeting Condolences to Liam Neeson
Demi Moore, Jane Fonda and US TV star Martha Stewart all posted messages of support for Natasha's family and sent condolences to her husband Liam Neeson.
Nick Francis, The Sun
U.S. Responds to Actress Tragedy
A look at how the media followed the Natasha Richardson story as the news came in. It will be very interesting to see how the reporting of Michael Jackson's death is analyzed.
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Turning to Twitter Following the Death of Natasha Richardson
- Demi Moore, Jane Fonda And Martha Stewart Pay Tribute To Natasha Richardson - Celebrity Gossip, News & Photos, Movie Reviews, Competitions - Entertainmentwise
- Demi Moore, Jane Fonda and Martha Stewart have all taken to the web to express condolences to the family of Natasha Richardson.
- Stars 'Twitter' over Natasha Richardson's tragic death
- Hollywood stars have publicly expressed their condolences to the family of Natasha Richardson on their 'Twitter' accounts. Demi Moore, Jane Fonda and Martha Stewart have all taken to the online micro-blog site posting sombre messages of support for Natasha's grieving family.
- News - Lindsay Lohan, Meryl Streep Remember Natasha Richardson | Usmagazine.com
- Following her tragic death Wednesday, Natasha Richardson's close friends and colleagues are reflecting on the powerful impact the talented actress had on Hollywood.
Tweets about Natasha Richardson from Twitter Search
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- okonh0wp
- natasha richardson could have won an oscar, i think, too bad she never got the right bait, also, Karl Malden RIP
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- moonspinner55
- they left out Farrah! RT @greghernandez James Taylor was nice touch on RIP segment. Brittany Murphy and Natasha Richardson - so young
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- MsKwiniRene
- @Corianderella I didn't know either!! I love her RIP Natasha Richardson
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- KATR1A
- James Taylor sang for the IN MEMORIAM tribute. RIP again to Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murhpy, Natasha Richardson, Michael Jackson, etc...
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- Shalyz_DC
- RT @HannahTysonn: RT @MicaAlar: RIP Patrick Swayze, Brittany Murphy, Kathyrin Greyson, Michael Jackson, Natasha Richardson and all of the other amazing people
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- whatsbadio
- I always wanted to smash natasha richardson, rip
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- Silverchex
- RT @MovieMikes: RIP Patrict Swayze, David Carradine, Dom DeLuise, David Brown, Brittany Murphy, Roy E.Disney, Michael Jackson, Natasha Richardson, many more
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- Shanilicious
- RT @KristaTLPLMO Love james taylor! :). RIP brittany murphy, MJ, natasha richardson, et al ~ ditto
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- paris_100
- That In Memoriam segment was a mess.What a bad end to a terrible 12 months.RIP MJ,Brit M,Patrick Swayze,Natasha Richardson n John Hughes :(
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Featured Lenses on Natasha Richardson
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Natasha Richardson Funeral and Memorial Service
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When I read Natasha Richardson had passed away from a head injury while skiing, I was shocked. She was only in her forties. Looking for a loving picture to include here of Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson was not difficult. As a couple, Liam Neeson...
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Natasha Richardson - Organ Donor
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I have been following to the news about the sudden accident and untimely death of Natasha Richardson and blogging about it in my Grief Edublog. I have been hopeful that the family might be able to see the pain of their own grief to consider giving t...
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Natasha Richardson
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Natasha Richardson was a talented Tony award winning actress who stared in both film and on the stage. She was the wife of Liam Neeson, daughter of Vanessa Redgrave and Tony Richardson. She was a dedicated AIDS advocate, raising funds to help find a...
Supporting Each Other by Twittering Condolences
Part of the appeal of Twitter is the ability to support each other by twittering. The Fail Whale image seemed to work well with one of my favorite grief quotes:
- We are each of us angels with only one wing,
and we can only fly by embracing one another.
Luciano de Crescenzo
Using Twitter to Send General Condolences and Sympathies First
Sending condolence or sympathy messages is a good way for people to initially respond to news of a loss, much like sending an email message.
Etiquette still dictates sending a more formal letter of condolence or sympathy after sending the initial tweet, IM or email.
Etiquette still dictates sending a more formal letter of condolence or sympathy after sending the initial tweet, IM or email.
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Tweeted Condolence Messages from Twitter Search
A listing of tweets offering condolences.
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- never_find_it
- For the rest of you really 'lagging', Merry Christmas: http://www.program-glitch-esc.net/ (A pre-emptive condolence if you're too 'cool.')
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- JPL_Biggest_Fan
- #RIPLayla @LaylaGrace may the angles in heaven recieve you with open arms, my condolence to Layla's family especially her mom and dad!!
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- LadyDulcinea
- JFK Condolence Letters Published : Discovery News http://shar.es/mHSjc
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- NiftyPoner
- @DSUCHOCKI good afternoon bro, I give my utmost condolence to your mother, stay positive =)
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- Maricellastown
- My Deepest Condolence @LaylaGrace Layla went to play with the angels early this morning. R.I.P precious Layla. 11/26/2007 - 3/9/2010
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- boncle
- Pet Condolence Sympathy card on the loss of your pet http://bit.ly/cteGS6
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- robertbland
- John F Kennedy's widow was sent 1.5million condolence letters after his assassination http://nxy.in/holwi
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- OfficialSin
- @LaylaGrace My condolence's qo out to you & your family. You will be in my thouqhts & prayers. Rest in Paradise Layla, you will be missed!!
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- norafizabasri
- @LaylaGrace My sincerest condolence. Was just thinking about her this morning. Rest in peace Layla.
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- mandarla
- We gotta give our deepest condolence 2 DulWarkop krn kerabatnya Dulmatin tewas tertembak @Silvanohajid@pascaliswari@RianaRifani@mansursyah
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- scancafe
- did everybody see this Times article about the 1 million condolence letters Jackie Kennedy received? 1 million! http://nyti.ms/aWNZoF
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- awakeinroch
- @LadyBanana My condolence to your b/f for breaking his leg. lol
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- cloudmx
- Sarah Palin has issued a statement of condolence regarding the recent earthquake in Chile and states concern for baby back rib price gouging
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- Stylish_babe26
- @xoMaydaxo i am so sorry 4 ua grandmom :-( my condolence to ua family may she rest in peace
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- News_One
- #News ‘The tears wouldn’t stop’: JFK condolence letters published http://bit.ly/9xM1vj
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Sharing Twittears = Twitter Tears
Image adapted from Twitter Logo.
Tweets with RIP from Twitter Search
A listing of tweets with RIP (Rest in Peace).
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- SuaveKeYz
- Sad sad story RIP @LaylaGrace only two years old didn't make it from her fight with neuroblastoma..God bless her family
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- 74Promotions
- @laylagrace Death a friend that alone can bring the peace his treasures cannot purchase, and remove the pain his physicians cannot cure #RIP
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- nmagss22
- @LaylaGrace my prayers are with u. You fought a huge battle and that should b recognized RIP Layla grace
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- curlycomedy
- @comedianluke I would like this for all anniversaries RT @JimGaffigan http://tl.gd/f2uo9 (RIP ML)
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- kassorocks
- What happens when you rip off "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oats and the DuckTails theme song?? You get Heartbreaker!! Love it
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- KatC_Mitchell
- Sometimes I think God is a mean jerk. Bad things happen to good people and it doesn't make any sense. RIP Layla Grace.
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- TellieDaBodee
- Only make moves when ya hearts in it & live the phrase Sky's the limit Mothafucka ... See u chumps on top #RIP Biggie
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- Angel_Hoffman
- @DrJWilson_MD I know she's going to try to rip me apart on the stand but I'm stronger now....But with Foreman *frown* she wanted me back
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- xTigz
- rip @laylagrace - so sad :(
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- KeepingupwJess
- @LaylaGrace RIP Layla. My thoughts are with u all @ this sad time. She was such a fighter.xx
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Tweeting Sympathy and Condolences
Image adapted from Twitter Birds.
Tweets to Offer Sympathy from Twitter Search
A collection of tweets offering sympathy.
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- KeyWestAuthor
- @gretawire Harry Reid? Just a sad old man. Save your sympathy for Obama who's doing miserably in your poll.
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- kellyblake1
- @trolli94 but is self inflicted because of the gaga gig lol! No sympathy needed :) I actually haven't drunk much today *gets a drink* :D <3
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- funinthecorner
- @LeeGazeprophets You mean Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, right?
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- colettebett
- @irishgirl_no1 people stare with sympathy looks?seems a bit odd to me sure everyone's in a graveyard cos someone's dead
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- Buddy_Belvedere
- Lord please have sympathy & forgive my cool young history... - Lupe
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- irishgirl_no1
- @colettebett oh it happens every mothers day. I get stared at when I am in the graveyard. the sympathy looks
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- twinklesnow
- l. Don't envy anyone or condemn anyone, for condemnation is judgment and judgment is a sympathy of your imagination. With what judgment you
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- marketing_media
- Forgive me for my lack of sympathy. Forgive me for swimming while you drown - Rock out into the dark of night...http://ow.ly/11Jq3
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- Nells_ButtA
- How u don't gotta job...bitchin bout ya cashflow??....sell somethin nigga...boost the crime rate, I got no sympathy for niggas wit no plan..
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Try to Send a Follow Up Note or Card
While sending a quick tweet with your condolences is a way to connect with family and friends at a time of loss, etiquette experts still recommend taking the time to send a sympathy card, note or a formal condolence letter.Obviously in the case of a celebrity death, tweets may be the only way to be in touch and send your condolences.
Tweets are fleeting computer messages. Condolence cards and letters frequently become treasured memories for family members.
It will be interesting to see how our ability to Twitter condolences may ultimately impact or affect the formal etiquette traditions of the past.
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Taking a bit of time to write a condolence note or condolence letter can be a great source of comfort and provide a gift of healing for a friend or a loved one who is grieving a loss. According to research by Hallmark, Americans send nearly 125 mill...
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- 24websurf 24websurf Jun 26, 2009 @ 1:09 am
- I think the use of Twitter to send out condolences is the human need to interact with people feeling the same pain you are. As many of us are finding our closest friends are now on the internet and not our neighbors, it gives us a chance to bang the words out on a keyboard to connect and share our grief with like-minded people. For others who didn't send direct replies to anyone, they may have been just sending prayers out into the Twitterverse hoping someone would say "It didn't really happen. It was a mistake. Someone lied or our sources were wrong." Unfortunately, that did not happen today and people are still reeling from the shock. Whether you liked the people or not, you feel for the families and loved ones. Sorry for such a long response. I guess I needed a place to unload my grief too. Lovely lens and 5*s
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