Celebrities, Politicians & Torontonians React to The Toronto Van Attack

Toronto – our city, our home.  Forever changed after yesterday’s heartbreaking tragedy where 10 people lost their lives and 16 more were injured.

The world mourned and reacted right along with us.

On Monday night, the Boston Bruins played the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre and before the game started, there was a moment of silence followed by a rendition of our national anthem like you’ve never heard.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' pre-game moment of silence + @itzmartinaol and the crowd's rendition of O Canada. #TorontoStrong pic.twitter.com/ZmMoCLDsU5

— Jeff Veillette (@JeffVeillette) April 23, 2018

There is also a growing memorial at the site of the attack where Toronto citizens have left kind words, candles, flowers and other gifts.

Passersby and neighbours leave handwritten messages on a memorial to the victims of the #Toronto van attack. This is at Yonge and Finch where first of the victims were deliberately run down on sidewalks leaving 10 dead and 15 injured. pic.twitter.com/tbOfwoniPe

— Kevin Misener (@Misener680NEWS) April 24, 2018

 Toronto’s celebrities, politicians and other community members offered condolences to the victims, their families and a city in shock.

Politicians 

My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the nine people killed and 16 injured in today’s cowardly and incomprehensible attack in Toronto. Please read my updated statement here. pic.twitter.com/ihJsVzHsjW

— John Tory (@JohnTory) April 23, 2018

Heartbroken to hear police confirm so many dead and injured today in Toronto. Ontario is united in grief. Our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. Provincial, municipal and federal officials continue to work closely together to investigate.

— Kathleen Wynne (@Kathleen_Wynne) April 23, 2018

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the terrible incident at Yonge and Finch in Toronto. Thank you to the first responders working at the scene – we're monitoring the situation closely.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 23, 2018

Our thoughts are with the victims and those affected at Yonge and Finch. Thank you to the brave EMS and first responders who are working tirelessly to help. We are watching closely.

— Doug Ford (@fordnation) April 23, 2018

My heart is with the victims and witnesses of the horror at Yonge and Finch this afternoon, and their loved ones — as well as the emergency responders now on the scene.

— Andrea Horwath (@AndreaHorwath) April 23, 2018

Celebrities

All of my love to Toronto. Heartbreaking. ??

— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) April 23, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by today’s tragic events in Toronto. #TorontoStrong

— Doug Gilmour (@DougGilmour93) April 23, 2018

Oh Toronto. My heart goes out to all the victims of one person's despicable actions. Care for the injured, families and friends, if you can.

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) April 23, 2018

Horrible news today in Toronto . My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected.

— Steven Stamkos (@RealStamkos91) April 23, 2018

Toronto! I have so much love for you.

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 23, 2018

Prayers for Toronto. ??

— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) April 23, 2018

#TorontoStrong To all of the families affected, I am thinking of you, to all of the first responders, thank you & to all of Toronto, I love you. pic.twitter.com/8JVyBclm9M

— Scott McGillivray (@smcgillivray) April 23, 2018

Sports Teams

We stand with Toronto in sending our heartfelt condolences to those affected in today’s tragic event at Yonge and Finch.

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 23, 2018

To all those affected by today’s tragic events, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We stand as one with the City of Toronto.

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) April 23, 2018

Although we are far from home, our hearts and minds are back in Toronto with those affected by today’s tragic events.

— Toronto FC (@torontofc) April 23, 2018

Our hearts go out to everyone involved in today’s tragic incident. This is our city and our home. Today we stand together pic.twitter.com/xg1fFVjNkZ

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 24, 2018

Torontonians

Never thought I would have to post something like this for the city I love. #PrayForToronto #TorontoStrong pic.twitter.com/2piUtD6JP1

— #Flirt (@TFCFan) April 23, 2018

I would like to thank the person who saved my Mother’s life today in front of shoppers drug mart on Yonge street at Madison she is 78 she was with her dog she is alive because of you. I’m so sick #Torontoattack I’m so sorry to those in my community that were killed #senseless

— Lisa Adams (@Lalisa1973) April 23, 2018

We are all #TorontoStrong ?? pic.twitter.com/5cxXRkoUar

— Chris ?? (@JaysTrain2Reign) April 23, 2018

Torontonnians are strong, compassionate and accepting of everyone regardless of race or religion.
What happened today will not tarnish what Toronto or Canada stands for.
We are #TorontoStrong pic.twitter.com/En02Wnc2P4

— Sandra Benvenuto (@sandrabenven67) April 23, 2018

It might be a small thing but this is what my city is and represents.#The6ix#TorontoStrong#DiversityIsOurStrength pic.twitter.com/fw2nBVA7zn

— I make ginger look good (@Deadpool1973) April 23, 2018

We are #TorontoStrong.