It was with great sadness that I watched the events unfold this morning in southern Russia. Both Russia and the whole civilized world face a common enemy with no regard for human life or liberty. When children are seized in such a barbaric fashion, and slaughtered in the name of religion, all thinking individuals are filled with revulsion. My prayers are with the children and their families, and of course, the brave Russian army, which is to be commended for their resolute and firm action in response to this savagery. My condolences to the fallen and their families...

Sincerely, Steve Johnson
 

Please accept my sincerest sympathies for the latest terrorist attack perpetrated against the innocent children in Russia. Not that it matters but I am a TOTAL supporter of the US campaign against terror as I believe that the Islamofascists must be destroyed or at least crushed into powerlessness wherever they might be found. The same fanaticism that attacks you is the basis for the enemies of our futures as well.

Although the campaign in Chechnya might have been conducted more 'sensitively', nothing can excuse the actions of the sub-humans who you are now fighting in order to save your children. Although I live in Canada I have no respect for our government's attitude toward international terror or for its weakness in opposing terror wherever it is found. I know that several Russian spokesmen have condemned the 'double standard' in the West about Muslim terrorists in Russia as opposed to Muslim terrorists elsewhere.

I don't have a double standard. You are under attack by swine and whatever you do in response is totally justified. The sooner Russia and the US can begin to present a unified front in this monstrous struggle against the new barbarians, the better we all will be. And by the way, Russian support of the mullahs in Iran is NOT HELPFUL. They are part of the problem you are facing. They must be prevented from obtaining nuclear weapons AT ALL COSTS. Again my sincerest sympathies to all the suffering parents, friends, relatives, of the victims of the cruel, inhuman, assault on civilization. My heart goes out to them.

Sincerely yours
Doug Figgins
Sudbury, Ontario

While early reports forecast a dire outcome for many families in Beslan, I extend my sympathies for the loss and terrible circumstances that have befallen your countrymen. These events have touched me deeply. The initial anger I felt toward the terrorists subsided quickly as my mind filled with the anguish of children and parents. I pray the Heavenly Father comfort the families and people of Russia, who I am certain will serve justice to the barbaric perpetrators and those sympathetic to this incident.

Sincerely,
Sam Perez
Chicago, IL

Dear Mr. Ambassador and Families of victims in the North Ossetia School situation, I would like to send you and the families whose loved ones are or have been involved in the recent hostage taking situation in the school in North Ossetia my sincere condolences. It is painful to see the suffering of innocent people, especially young children and my thoughts are with you, even from as far away as Canada.

Scott Colwell, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Sir:

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of so many innocent lives in the taking of school children as hostages. Having worked with disturbed children for almost 20 years, I am saddened by the callous attacks on our young people.

Peter Ferri

The Embassy of El Salvador presents its compliments to the Embassy of the Russian Federation and has the honour to acknowledge receipt of note verbal № 25 and hereby expresses its deepest condolences on the terrorist attack in Moscow.

The Embassy of El Salvador avails itself in this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the Russian Federation the assurances of its highest consideration.

Ottawa, February 11, 2004
 

The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan presents its compliments to the Embassy of the Russian Federation and wishes to convey its sincere condolences in connection with the recent terrorist attack in Moscow.

While the Embassy is deeply saddened by the crime committed against the people of Moscow, it presents its condolences to the families of the victims and its sympathies to the injured.

The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan avail itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the Russian Federation the assurances of its highest consideration.

"We grieve with you and the families of the victims at this unfortunate time and pray for a speedy and complete recovery of the many wounded.

Should this as suspected prove to be a terrorist act, it will be yet another cowardly attack on innocent civilians by people who place narrow political purposes above the sanctity of human life. We concur with President Putin's admonition that "only with the united efforts of the world community can we deal with this plague of this 21st century".

Eric Vernon
Director of Government Relations
Canadian Jewish Congress

Господину Игорю Сергеевичу Иванову
Министру Иностранных Дел
Российской Федерации

Уважаемый господин Иванов,

Канада шокирована и опечалена сегодняшним террористическим актом в Москве. Правительство Канады выражает свои искренние соболезнования пострадавшим и потерявшим родных в результате взрыва в метро. Мы резко осуждаем действия террористов и выражаем нашу поддержку и солидарность российскому народу в этот тяжелый момент.

Канада еще раз выражает свое стойкое намерение продолжать борьбу с терроризмом. Своим сотрудничеством с Россией в данном направлении мы подтверждаем свою приверженность этому важному делу.

С искренним уважением,

Кристофер Вестдал
Посол Канады в Российской Федерации

Hello,

I have been reading with horror about the bombing on the Moscow Metro. I visited Moscow a few years back and found it to be a wonderful city, the people were friendly and I had a great time. I am shocked and very saddened by the events of the last 24 hours. Please allow me to express my sympathy and solidarity with the people of Moscow and Russia during this tragic time. My condolences to the families of the victims and best wishes for those injured. These are tragic times for all of us in the civilized world.

Sincerely yours,
Richard John Purvis
Toronto, Ont.

To the Ambassador

Your Excellency:

Please accept this Canadian's condolences for the loss of life and injuries suffered by your countrymen in the brutal bombing of the Moscow underground. Whatever the merits or otherwise of any group's wishes or demands, the taking of lives in such a brutal and cowardly manner can never be justified. My thoughts are with your countrymen at this terrible time, especially with the injured and the families of all so affected.

Graham Duggan

To the Russian Ambassador:

Please extend my sincere condolences to the victims of the recent terrorist bombing in Moscow.

Mr. Putin was quite correct in calling terrorism the plague of the 21st century.

Mark David
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada