American diplomat killed in Afghanistan identified; Friends mourn Anne Smedinghoff on Twitter

U.S. diplomat, 4 Americans slaughtered in Afghanistan… http://t.co/03IyHZkEVa

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) April 7, 2013

Heartfelt sympathy to the family of the US diplomat killed in Afghanistan, those of her colleagues who lost their lives & all those injured

— William Hague (@WilliamJHague) April 7, 2013

"We are consoled knowing that she was doing what she loved… serving her country," Smedinghoff's parents said.

— Ernesto Londoño (@londonoe) April 7, 2013

Smedinghoff's parents, Tom and Mary Beth, said their daughter loved working at @StateDept. "There was no better place for her," they said.

— Ernesto Londoño (@londonoe) April 7, 2013

Smedinghoff started the posting in Kabul in July 2012, working as a press officer, after completing a consular tour in Caracas.

— Ernesto Londoño (@londonoe) April 7, 2013

I'm sharing the statement from fallen U.S. diplomat Anne Smedinghoff's parents, Tom and Mary Beth. https://t.co/yfZNZqDhrR

— Ernesto Londoño (@londonoe) April 7, 2013

Mourning the loss of an FSO colleague. May angels bring you home. @AnneTSmed

— Angela Gemza (@AGemza) April 7, 2013

RIP @AnneTSmed @USEmbassyKabul @usembarmenia #hero http://t.co/nGEDsPIH3B pic.twitter.com/pjLHKGEKsI

— Raffi Joe Wartanian (@raffijoemusic) April 7, 2013

MT @pathieuabc7: Flags line the street where 25yo Anne Smedinghoff's family lives. She was killed in Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/A8GxiFUnyV

— Kathlyn Clore (@KathlynClore) April 7, 2013

R.I.P. Anne Smedinghoff, another member of our Diplomatic Corps taken too soon. pic.twitter.com/AdKt11Z6xw

— Steve Wightman (@stevewightman1) April 7, 2013

@StateDept @USEmbassyKabul our heartfelt condolence for the tragic death of fellow diplomate Anne smedinghoff she s n our thought n prayers.

— Nasir Andisha (@AndishaNasir) April 7, 2013

Worked with killed State Dept employee, Anne Smedinghoff, in Afghanistan. Smart, professional and just 25. Very sad and a terrible waste.

— Clarissa Ward (@clarissaward) April 7, 2013

Totally shocked after knowing Anne Smedinghoff were part of killed Americans in yesterday's blast in Zabul, rest in peace Anne.

— Ajmir Imtiaz (@imtiazajmir) April 7, 2013

Devastated to learn @USEmbassyKabul staffer Anne Smedinghoff among those killed yesterday in Zabul. She was so cheerful, caring, bright.

— Muhammad Lila (@MuhammadLila) April 7, 2013

Very sad to hear that embassy media officer Anne Smedinghoff was among those killed in Zabul yesterday

— Emma Graham-Harrison (@_EmmaGH) April 7, 2013

Very sad to hear US press officer Anne Smedinghoff killed in yday's attacks. Ann was helpful + kind, going out of her way to assist. Tragic

— Maria Abi-Habib (@Abihabib) April 7, 2013

Anne Smedinghoff, 25, killed with 5 other Americans in Afghanistan. She was a year ahead of me at Hopkins. http://t.co/ghpLM33iXv

— Daniel Marans (@danielmarans) April 7, 2013

Thoughts and prayers w/ @USEmbassyKabul, and the family and friends of fallen @StateDept FSO and colleague, Anne Smedinghoff.

— Amb. Adam Ereli (@aereli) April 7, 2013

Praying for the family of Anne Smedinghoff in her loss, and for a dear friend whose life was spared in the recent attack in Afghanistan.

— Bill Patterson (@DrBillPatterson) April 7, 2013

Heard a nice/cute story about Anne Smedinghoff from a friend in Kabul today. So incredibly sad.

— beckcl78 (@beckcl78) April 7, 2013

Deepest sympathies to the entire Smedinghoff family on the loss of Anne, a true #American #hero.

— Mary Ann Owens (@mao2u2) April 7, 2013