Local Reactions to News of Bin Laden's Death
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Osama Bin Laden was killed by a small team of American forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan, President Obama announced late Sunday night.
"Justice has been done," the President said in his address, congratulating the men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their tireless service.
The president said U.S. intelligence operatives received a tip in August on Bin Laden’s whereabouts, which ultimately led to Sunday’s attack. Obama said he determined last week that the U.S. had enough reliable information to take action.
Overnight the reaction has been overwhelming, from news sources to politicians, sports figures to celebrity Twitter updates.
Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown stated, "This is a great day for America and our allies across the free world." And Senator John Kerry said, "A single death does not end the threat from Al Qaeda and its affiliated groups. We must remain vigilant."
Norwood Patch wants to know your thoughts on this historic day. We welcome comments and emails, as well as any photos or rememberances you would like to submit for those who perished in the attacks on 9/11 or in the ensuing War on Terror.
Kelly Glista
4:30 pm on Monday, May 2, 2011
Congressman Stephen Lynch issued a statement saying, "A mass murderer has been brought to justice and a threat to innocent American civilians has been eliminated. Our thanks and appreciation go out to the Navy Seals, our intelligence community and our brave men and women in uniform who once again have given us great reason to be proud of their courageous service. While the war on terror continues, hopefully, this will provide some measure of closure and peace for the 9/11 families."