The response to the news of the sudden death of former UDA chief Sam "Skelly" McCrory has been vast and varied.
Thousands of people turned to social media, flooding his Facebook page with messages of sadness, regret and deep condolences, describing him as a true gentleman, a solid friend and revealing how he helped so many in times of need.
Others reacted with less sympathy and open disgust for a man who simply viewed Catholics "as the enemy".
