Social media reacts to the death of MLA Manmeet Bhullar

Calgary-Greenway MLA Manmeet Bhullar, 35, was killed in a highway crash near Innisfail, Alta., on Monday. His current and former legislature colleagues, federal and municipal politicians and friends expressed their grief on Twitter.

CBC News Posted: Nov 23, 2015 11:30 PM EST | Last Updated: November 24, 2015

PC MLA Manmeet Bhullar was killed in a highway crash near Red Deer on Monday. (CBC)

As soon as the news broke of Manmeet Bhullar's death, well-known Albertansand politicians from all partiestook to Twitter to express their condolences.

Calgary Mayor NaheedNenshi

Devastated to hear of the death of my friend and incredible public servant Manmeet Bhullar in a car accident today. https://t.co/vdsXtg9aZt
—@nenshi

PC MLA Richard Starke

Profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of beloved #PCAA Caucus colleague @manmeetsbhullar. Our province has lost a great leader. #ableg
—@RichardStarke

Education Minister David Eggen

I'm so devastated to hear of Manmeet's passing today. Peace, my friend. This breaks all our hearts. #ableg
—@davideggenAB

Former MLA Kerry Towle

Incredibly sad tonight - hug your family. Thank you Manmeet for that you gave and your love of your family. #ableg
—@EverydayABn

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel

I don't have words. #ableg
—@MichelleRempel

Former PC MLA Janice Sarich

No words of sympathy can ease the loss of my former colleague MLA Manmeet Bhullar. Condolences to his family #ableg https://t.co/OT03QUx4Gz
—@JaniceSarich

Lawyer Raj Sharma

My friend and a tireless and amazing advocate for the community. @manmeetsbhullar #rip pic.twitter.com/ChQ8hQ9mB7
—@immlawyercanada

NDP 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 #ableg
—@heathersweetNDP

Wildrose MLA Derek Fildebrandt

Rest in peace Manmeet. Were all hurting tonight. #abpoli #ableg
—@Dfildebrandt

Former MLA Rob Anderson

Rest in peace @manmeetsbhullar -you served our province proudly. I enjoyed our friendship & will miss your smile & back breaking hug #ableg
—@AirdrieRob

Friend 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. #ableg https://t.co/kXoC5aKZyz
—@zainvelji

PC MLA Dave Rodney

To my friend Manmeet, yr dear wife & loving family - our hearts are breaking. Thx for everything you've done for ABs pic.twitter.com/8Z7X3USdUA
—@DaveRodneyMLA

Federal 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 #ableg
—@RonaAmbrose

Alberta 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 #ableg
—@GregClark4AB

Finance Minister Joe Ceci

Saddened to hear of Manmeet's passing. Condolences to the Bhullars, #pcaa and all that he touched. He had so much more good to achieve in AB
—@joececiyyc

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