On Friday, Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe died at the age of 88. Hundreds of people have taken to social media to share their favorite memories of Howe, including athletes, politicians and so many more people.
Check out some of the best memories of Howe on social media below:
World lost one of the greatest human beings and the best all time hockey player. Thanks for many lessons and memories. RIP Gordie
— Pavel Datsyuk (@Datsyuk13) June 10, 2016
RIP Mr. Hockey. Sad to see such a legend go and will miss seeing you around the rink. #Gordie
— Danny DeKeyser (@DeKeyser5) June 10, 2016
Very sad to hear about the passing of Gordie Howe. A great friend, alumnus and mentor. Thinking of the Howe family. pic.twitter.com/f2Q82emnBi
— Joe Kocur (@kocurfoundation) June 10, 2016
Gordie Howe you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers. The reason I wore #9. #9RIP..
— Mike Modano (@9modano) June 10, 2016
Tough to see another legend pass, RIP Mr. Hockey
— Andreas Athanasiou (@AndreasA86) June 10, 2016
My condolences to the family of Gordie Howe, the Detroit Red Wings and all his fans around the world. He will always be Mr. Hockey.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 10, 2016
Goal, assist, fight...
The Gordie Howe hat trick...#MrHockey— Steve Levy (@espnSteveLevy) June 10, 2016
1) Sad to hear of passing of Gordie Howe. Got to meet and talk w him several times w Whalers, great man. Fave memory is after retired, he
— Ray Ferraro (@rayferrarotsn) June 10, 2016
2) practiced w us,1 day left handed, next right.Asked why,he told me it didn't much matter, he could play both...amazing ... Humble and kind
— Ray Ferraro (@rayferrarotsn) June 10, 2016
A great legend gone. RIP Mr Hockey, Gordie Howe. A wonderful life lived, passed away at age 88.
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) June 10, 2016
RIP ....... Gordie Howe, hockey legend, dies at 88 https://t.co/VylOJfczum via @YahooSports
— Bill Goldberg (@Goldberg) June 10, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family of Gordie Howe and the @DetroitRedWings.
— Brenda Lawrence (@RepLawrence) June 10, 2016
Had the privilege of meeting Gordie Howe one time. He was a fantastic man. Too many greats leaving us this year.#MrHockey #gordiehowe?trick
— John Mitchell (@mitchabov) June 10, 2016
It's been a sad time for sports legends. Rest well, Mr. Hockey. #gordiehowe
— Karl Ludwig (@K_Ludwig) June 10, 2016
Rest in Peace to one of the Greatest, Gordie Howe #MrHockey ..... you will be missed.
— Matthew Boyd (@mattboyd48) June 10, 2016
RIP Gordie Howe. Saskatchewan legend. #9
— Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) June 10, 2016
One of the coolest moments of my life was meeting Gordie Howe. Sad day for the hockey world, RIP https://t.co/eDvcgE0D2c.
— Brody Sutter (@Sutts19) June 10, 2016
Very sad to hear about Gordie Howe #MrHockey#thebest9 He was one of my owners of my junior team and was a big reason I wear the number 9.
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) June 10, 2016
The hockey world lost a great man today. RIP Gordie Howe #MrHockey
— Carlo Colaiacovo (@CarloColaiacovo) June 10, 2016
Our thoughts are with the Howe family. Thank you Mr. Hockey. #GordieHowe pic.twitter.com/DkDyRET7TM
— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) June 10, 2016
It is with great sadness that the Canadiens have learned the passing of hockey legend Gordie Howe. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/vb5fI2druZ
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 10, 2016
Gordie Howe was an incredible player and person. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family today. RIP Mr. Hockey. pic.twitter.com/YFNQZXUMjy
— Yotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) June 10, 2016
The #CBJ & Columbus hockey community are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Gordie Howe.
Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. #9RIP
— ColumbusBlueJackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) June 10, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family after the passing of Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, today. pic.twitter.com/g02DDgjh1b
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) June 10, 2016
Very sad to hear about the passing of Gordie Howe. A great friend, alumnus and mentor. Thinking of the Howe family. pic.twitter.com/f2Q82emnBi
— Joe Kocur (@kocurfoundation) June 10, 2016
The #NJDevils join the hockey community in mourning the passing of Gordie Howe. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/mPoGTEIl8m
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) June 10, 2016
I join all Michiganders in mourning the passing of Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe. My thoughts & prayers are w/ his family. https://t.co/oPhRfW2cTV
— Senator Gary Peters (@SenGaryPeters) June 10, 2016
Rest in peace Mr. Hockey.
— Gabriel Landeskog (@GabeLandeskog92) June 10, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the Howe family. Rest In Peace. #MrHockey
— Paul Byron (@jpbyron89) June 10, 2016
RIP #9
— Jordin Tootoo (@Jtootoo22) June 10, 2016
Sad to hear about Gordie Howe passing, a true legend of the game. I grew up wearing #9 because of him. RIP Mr. Hockey
— Anders Lee (@leeberr09) June 10, 2016
Today we lost a hockey legend. One of the all time greatest players, and possibly the sports… https://t.co/ajN84BYyQr
— Brooks Laich (@brookslaich) June 10, 2016
A true legend of the game. You're contributions in life and in hockey will never be forgotten Mr. Howe. Rest in peace.
— Kyle Okposo (@bookerT2116) June 10, 2016
A true legend of the game. You're contributions in life and in hockey will never be forgotten Mr. Howe. Rest in peace.
— Kyle Okposo (@bookerT2116) June 10, 2016
Rest in peace Mr. Hockey.. Getting to meet you was truly an honor #watchtheelbow #foreveralegend pic.twitter.com/ZlGin0rKyL
— Kevin Shattenkirk (@shattdeuces) June 10, 2016
Had the privilege of meeting Gordie Howe one time. He was a fantastic man. Too many greats leaving us this year.#MrHockey #gordiehowe?trick
— John Mitchell (@mitchabov) June 10, 2016
RIP Mr. Hockey. Sad to see such a legend go and will miss seeing you around the rink. #Gordie
— Danny DeKeyser (@DeKeyser5) June 10, 2016
RIP Mr. Hockey. Never had the honor of meeting you, but thank you for being a great ambassador for our sport. Condolences to the Howe family
— Tyler Johnson (@tjohnny09) June 10, 2016
