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3 Jun
John McAreavey has said "hate can hurt, but never win" after a video mocking the death of his bride Michaela was widely condemned.
Mrs McAreavey, daughter of former Tyrone GAA manager Mickey Harte, was murdered 10 days into her honeymoon in Mauritius in 2011.
Late on Thursday a video showing people appearing to sing a song about the murder of Michaela surfaced on social media.
Read more: Two men apologise over involvement in Michaela McAreavey video
On Friday night, Mr McAreavey took to Twitter and said: "Michaela was a vessel of love, courage and dignity.
"Hate can hurt, but never win."
The incident has been condemned by politicians from across the spectrum in Northern Ireland.
Two men have issued a statement apologising for their involvement in the video.
John Bell and Andrew McDade said it was a matter of "great shame and regret" that they became involved in the video.
The men's statement said they had been taking part in a Facebook Live video which was not specifically meant to broadcast the singing, but accepted "the relevant chants should never have been sung either in public or private".
The Grand Orange Lodge has said it is investigating the incident and the PSNI has said it is examining the video for evidence on whether any offences were committed.
A Linfield FC voluntary coach has been removed from his role at the club over his involvement in the video.
Read more: Michaela McAreavey: Orange Order investigating "abhorrent" video
Read more: Lawyer for Michaela McAreavey's family believes police closer than ever to a breakthrough
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