Marylanders have taken to Twitter this morning to remember William Donald Schaefer, the iconic Baltimore mayor, Maryland governor and comptroller. He was 89 when he passed away yesterday.
Here's a sampling of what they're saying. Tweet to us @bthesite to have your thoughts included.
• MMMcDermott Here's to Don Schaefer: the greatest mayor in the greatest city in America. If there are potholes in heaven, there won't be for long.
• MMMcDermott: H.L. Mencken's gonna have someone to talk to - whether he likes it or not. Rest easy, Mayor Schaefer
• fhyrew William Donald will be best remembered for his candor. And the greatest last name in the world.
• jbloomer12 Schaefer will be best remembered for his work to bring the @NatlAquarium to Baltimore & his dive in the seal pool!
• cenelson08 Reinvestment in Bmore namely the Inner Harbor
• GovernorOMalley I join all Marylanders in mourning the loss of one of our own – Maryland’s indomitable statesman, William Donald Schaefer
• kenulman Farewell to William Donald Schaefer, former Mayor of Baltimore, Governor, state Comptroller and all around Maryland legend.
• gloglo75 so fitting!!!!! a moment of silence was just held for william donaldschaefer...
• socialspeaking Moment of silence in memory of William Donald Schaefer 9am. RIP
• MayorSRB Rest in peace William Donald Schaefer. There will never be another Willie Don.
• HL_MENCKEN: Just met William Donald Schaefer. This is going to be an exercise in tolerance for both of us."
• Jaislayer4real Also RIP William Donald Schaefer, Baltimore's greatest politician. He made Camden Yards & the Inner Harbor a reality.
• Harborplace Our deepest condolences to close friends & family of William Donald Schaefer 1921-2011. We wouldn't be here without you & will never forget.
• BobbyClementine RIP Mayor Schaefer, a public servant who swayed public opinion with his actions. Not a politician, no need for political correctness, ever!!
• mikehill33 Just saw the news on William Donald Schaefer, R.I.P. I had the pleasure of meeting him in college, salt of the Earth guy.
• BammBeee Smh, I didnt even who was William Donald Schaefer was but he seems like a wonderful person! RIP... I need to know more about politics...
• ATVSPoseur William Donald Schaefer died. He'll always be mayor of Baltimore to me