Federal NDP Leader Jack Layton died Monday morning, just months after leading his party in a successful federal election campaign. He was 61. A facebook memorial page has already been set up with over 54000 people joining and expressing their thoughts.

Saskatchewan residents expressed their thoughts on social media following the news of his death:

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Reaction on twitter:

PremierBradWall: Very sad news today on the loss of Jack Layton: a life of public service cut far too short #skpoli

Dwain Lingenfelter: Our thoughts and prayers go out to Olivia and the Layton family. Thank you Jack for your contribution to Canada.

RalphGoodale: Canada's political system has lost a great fighter. The whole country extends sympathy and love to Olivia and Jack's family.

Andrea Mona: RIP Jack Layton- a fighter and an inspiration to all Canadians regardless of individual political beliefs.

HHill:  If everyone cared as much about Canada as Jack Layton did, we'd be a much better country. RIP.

Saskatchewan NDP: We honour the life of Leader Jack Layton. He fought tirelessly for a better Canada & was loved & respected by all. Rest In Peace.

Canuck Girl: regardlesss of political stripe you had to respect @JackLayton. I'll add my tweet to the rest. Jack will be missed. #RIP Jack Layton

AndreAmour: R.I.P Jack Layton, You was the cool dude on the hill. #RIP Jack Layton

Candace Salmoon: It is rare that a politician leaves the world and a nation feels his departure in their collective heart. So sad. #RIP Jack Layton

Reaction on facebook:

Yarn Harlot: Can't believe Jack Layton has died. Tragic loss of a great man. Great defender of Canadians.

Ashley Ruse: Your charisma and true compassion for all Canadians will be deeply missed.

Sarah Nicole: RIP Jack Layton. You have Canadian politics hope. May you rest in peace.

Gerhard: RIP Jack. I may not have shared your political viewsm but we shared the love for our country. You were one of the good ones.

Brandy Moore:  Sad news this morning, Goodbye Jack Layton, a dedicated leader who cared deeply about people.

Terry Averst: We've lost a great man, truly respected. Condolences to his family.

Marilyn Vallis: RIP MR. Layton, you're going to have some big shoes to fill.

Joel Kay: RIP Jack Layton. You were a true champion.

Viewer comments:

Alfred Aquilina : Canadians long for heroes. We all found one in Jack Layton. He will be missed as a hero of ordinary Canadians and as an ordinary man helping all Canadians.  Thank you Jack and rest in peace.

Novneet Kahlon: You are and always will be my personal inspiration to achieve the highest goals with passion, dedication, and most importantly courage to keep fighting for what I believe!  R.I.P Jack Layton, you will be missed greatly.