What Was Your Reaction to the Announcement of Osama Bin Laden's Death?

By now, everyone has heard the news. President Obama announced on Sunday night that United States military forces had killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaida who was behind the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.

The historic news appeared on Twitter and other social media sources, and subsequently was reported by major media outlets before Obama made the announcement. When you heard the news, what was your reaction? What are some thoughts you've had as the news has sunk in and more information has been reported?

Here are how some Apple Valley Twitter users have reacted to the news:

jakerivard: OSAMA BIN LADEN IS DEAD

suzi_MN: Thoughts on Osama Bin Laden's Death: So, it's Sunday night and I am finally getting around to updating my blog. ... http://bit.ly/js0aNr

EZYMODE: RT @MarcTheMovie Osama should have been killed, he needed to pay for what he did! But civilized people don't cheer death?

mninfragard: By this morning, we all know the news that our Special Forces were successful in their mission to remove the... http://fb.me/YnZVuxLM

eaphilipp: I have decided that I would not want to mess with the US Navy Seals #Osama

_Mark_G: This president delivered DELIVERED!! Osama Xp X(

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• You can post your thoughts to the above question in the comments section at the end of this article. 
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