The clock is ticking on President Barack Obama’s administration.
As he made his final arrangements to leave office on Thursday night, thousands of Twitter users across the country paid heartfelt tribute to him via the #ThankYouObama hashtag.
Many highlighted his successes, inclusivity and inspirational attitude while others expressed their fears over Donald Trump moving into the White House.
Check out some of the warmest messages below:
Thank you for letting people know this IS okay. #ThankYouObama #ObamaFarewell pic.twitter.com/OnpIC3rJ8H
— Andrea 🥀🖤 (@AndreaArizaga) January 20, 2017
grace, style and class personified #thankyouobama
— niyi (@ormorekneeyi) January 20, 2017
In my eyes Obama will always be my president 🙏🏼❤️#ThankYouObama
— Maddie (@Trill0gyxo) January 20, 2017
You are the only President my child knows. She thinks your administration is the norm. Inclusive. Diverse. 🇺🇸🏳️🌈❤#ThankYouObama
— dionne❤️ (@dionne_805) January 20, 2017
#ThankYouObama for reminding us that Love is Love and the things which unite us are far more than the things which divide us. #Tolerance pic.twitter.com/C5IqwaRDWP
— Rehman Siddiq (@RehmanSid) January 20, 2017
#ThankYouObama for inspiring people in your country, but also people from all over the world.
— Marion (@GootIsLightning) January 20, 2017
You've done more wonders 140 characters can name. Thank you #ThankYouObama pic.twitter.com/5YM6L0XZZ5
— Dave Barabas (@Dave_Barabas) January 20, 2017
For showing us that there is strength in kindness #ThankYouObama
— Andrew Cruz, MD (@openheartpsych) January 20, 2017
Thank you for leading this country with such great class, integrity, equality, and diversity. #ThankYouObama pic.twitter.com/1hIMHMbywy
— D (@dulizzle) January 20, 2017
Obama you inherited the 2nd worse economy in history created by the last rich republican president bush & you handled it #ThankYouObama
— ✗ (@theforcefuI) January 20, 2017
Gonna miss you, Obama. #ThankYouObama for being one of the best presidents. #TheProjectTV pic.twitter.com/9VuIuRvfCh
— Heather (@impossible_cut) January 20, 2017
The last 8 years I went to sleep every night knowing my country was in good hands, tomorrow I won't. #ThankYouObama @BarackObama
— Sean🌪 (@SeanTwisters) January 20, 2017
For everything. You have been one of the greatest presidents in history! #ThankYouObama 💕💕💕☺️☺️☺️
— ❄️Tamia Jack Frost❄️ (@TamiaTheNerd) January 20, 2017
#ThankYouObama for showing us an example of a true leader, family man and an incredible role model for us #Millennials ! 🇺🇸 ✊🏽
— Mike Sincere (@DJMIKESINCERE) January 20, 2017
#ThankYouObama we can't thank you much for your dedication for the country.. pic.twitter.com/Yy0xt6ptWM
— Knowledge 📒 (@TheKnowledge) January 20, 2017
#ThankYouObama for being the best prez of my life. Sorry you had to endure all the malicious attacks. You made me believe we could be better
— Freepressed (@FreepressedMag) January 20, 2017
#ThankYouObama One Last Time...Thank You ❤ pic.twitter.com/nwJ2pRUYUu
— Markell Bailey (@tenorbuds) January 20, 2017
On inauguration eve, #ThankYouObama for leading w/ strength & grace, rebuilding economy, insuring & employing millions, & protecting planet.
— Tanya (@tgreene319) January 20, 2017
#ThankYouObama ❤GREAT President-Father Husband & friend to the needy. #Trump will never fill your shoes.#NoFascistUSA #TheResistance pic.twitter.com/8jtWCQxD3m
— A.Silver-MeMEs (@SilverAdie) January 20, 2017
📈15 million jobs
— ♻️ Christopher Zullo (@ChrisJZullo) January 20, 2017
📰Dow near tripled
📉Deficit halved
👬Marriage Equality
☠️Bin Laden
🌎Climate Pact
⛑ACA
👥Iran and Cuba#ThankYouObama
I can't tell you how much your presence in our lives has improved us all.
— Emanuel Zbeda (@therealezway) January 20, 2017
My gratitude is beyond my powers of description. #ThankYouObama
One of the greatest presidents of any era.
— Mark Waterbury (@mark432) January 20, 2017
If only the nation had been decent enough to work with him. #ThankYouObama
#ThankYouObama for remaining a humble, kind, compassionate, and passionate leader, even when so many stood against you.
— △⃒⃘lex (@Alexx_Lestrange) January 20, 2017
I love this ❤ #ThankYouObama pic.twitter.com/tmGNZdyKIv
— Destinê (@ActuallyDes_) January 20, 2017
Growing up w/ a president who recognizes all the people of this country as human beings has made me believe in the word hope #ThankYouObama
— amélie (@thatsamelia) January 20, 2017
#ThankYouObama for promoting equality & diversity, legalizing love, opening doors and leading our nation with class. It has been an honor
— m (@emily_quader) January 20, 2017
Thank you Mr. President!! @BarackObama @POTUS #ThankYouObama pic.twitter.com/gqZa1kj7uJ
— rajivbhatnagar (@rajivbhatnagar) January 20, 2017
#ThankYouObama simply for everything you and your family brought to our nation! Blessings as you begin this new chapter in your lives! ❤
— Dr. Denise Lewis (@DrDLewis) January 20, 2017
Thank you for caring more about Americans than your ego. #ThankYouObama
— Thank You Barack (@tonyposnanski) January 20, 2017
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