Following the death of Osama bin Laden, athletes took to Twitter to take part in the relief of the overwhelming weight that had pressed upon the nation:

Revis24 Darrelle Revis

Osama Bin Laden is dead!!! its been 10yrs since 9/11. Rejoice!!!

KingJames LeBron James

#WoW!! Obama words are earth moving and inspiring.

nickmangold Nick Mangold

As an adopted New Yorker, I couldn't be more proud of the men and women of our country's military for getting the job done. #USA

SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman

A great day in #USA history. Terrific job by #USA intelligence, #USAmilitary, #USA president. Good night all.

RealMikeWilbon Michael Wilbon

Just getting into terminal areas w TV screens...folks getting off flights from all over to crowd around TVs and hear Bin Laden news...

OzzieGuillen Ozzie Guillen

to all the troops you guys are my heros

JLester31 Jon Lester

Job well done to our troops

toriihunter48 Torii Hunter

Great day for the US. Don't forget about those who fell from his devilish acts. Be blessed and all Goodnight.

LoMoMarlins Logan Morrison

Osama Bin Laden dead? Waiting anxiously for this Presidential announcement...

zach_duke Zach Duke

I am jealous. The SEALS are Legit! “@Maholm28: I get to meet some navy seals tomorrow AWESOME!!!”

drewbrees Drew Brees

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God Bless America

hanrahan4457 Joel Hanrahan

What a day for the US!!! I always love listening to the national anthem, but tomorrow is going to be that much sweeter!! #hegone

JLEWFifty Jensen Lewis

You'll always remember where you were on 9/11 .. Now you'll always remember where you were on 5/1 .. #neveradoubt

BrianDawkins Brian Dawkins

Before yall go to sleep, please lift up some prayers to the Lord for our Troops and Nation for coverage. To retort any retaliation!! AMEN!!!

JeremyShockey Jeremy Shockey

Osama Bin Laden Dead

roddywhiteTV Roddy White

I'm mad that they found him in a mansion though he was just chilling I'm happy he is dead caused our country a lot of pain

sharper42 Darren Sharper

Bin laden, bin gone!!!