Then-President Barack Obama hugs Rep. John Lewis during a 2015 event at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., commemorating Bloody Sunday.Then-President Barack Obama hugs Rep. John Lewis during a 2015 event at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., commemorating Bloody Sunday."It's why, time and again, he faced down death so that all of us could share equally in the joys of life," Obama said.
John Lewis and his wife, Lillian, lead supporters from his campaign headquarters to an Atlanta hotel for a victory party in 1986.John Lewis and his wife, Lillian, lead supporters from his campaign headquarters to an Atlanta hotel for a victory party in 1986.He was known among lawmakers for his commanding voice and delivery that helped transform routine House floor speeches into calls to action. He used that skill to push fellow Democrats to speak up and cause what he called"good trouble.
But the moment was a rallying cry for Democrats in the following years as clashes with Republicans increased after the election of Donald Trump. As the House prepared to vote to impeach Trump, Lewis compared the moment to other times when he chose to follow his sense of moral obligation.
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Good!!!!
John Lewis is no more but his civil rights movement would continue.
Thank you John Lewis for fighting the good fight for so long. May you rest in peace.
so sad
Rest in Peace John Lewis
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This is heartbreaking. Rest in Peace wonderful, kind human being 🙏🏼😥
Get in some goodtrouble. We need comprehensive national policy to address systemic racism. Don't sit this out, & be complicit. Do something. Stop systemicracism. Sign the petition to form a US Truth and Reconciliation Commission USTRC
I hope his spirit continues to give us strength to complete his mission of right, justice, equality that he stood & fought for. goodtrouble powerinourvote
Rest in power! You inspired so many of us. You will be hugely missed.
Such a sad day in a sad year! RIP Mr. Lewis.
Rest in Power.
Rest in power, Sir.
One day your are among us giving us your love and treating us with your smile. Next day you are called upon taken the place of an American hero 🙌
R.I.P. Rep John Lewis. I’m grateful that there are strong young leaders holding the BLM torch that he has passed. BlackLivesMatter RIPJohnLewis
If you love this man, and you should, then vote in november. Check you are registered or register to vote. Help others get registered and help them vote. Please
He was classless and racist
seanfrancois So sad
When you report a famous person's passing, especially a Black person, could you say, 'has died' instead of 'dead at'. It's very jarring, as if the person dropped dead.
Rest in Power Congressman Lewis.✊🏾💜🖤 Thank you for your public service.
justtaff From far away Australia - he sounds like a wonderful person.
Crook
How many decades have you politicians have been bullshitn the american people with american intrest when it your pockets intrest.petition for gov official mandatory retirement at 65 all state and federal
avdude This one really hurts. RIP, John Lewis, you will be greatly missed. 💔😢🙏🏼
Thank you.
reiley Aw no. :( This one is heartbreaking.
❤️ rest in power
Rest in Peace, Mr. Lewis. The world is short another pillar of good and honor.
RIP John Lewis
RestInPower repjohnlewis ✊
RIP and thanks
I was fortunate to meet him a few times when I worked in Congress. Impressive human being.
Rest in peace. The country needs more leaders like you.
Heartbreaking. Thank you for your service, you’re an American hero.
Rest in peace sweet man God bless you and thank you for your service
I hear there are some pedestals in need of statues.
Go in peace Mr. Lewis. Bless you and thank you for all you have given to the world.
Oh my heart breaks for this country to lose such a good man.
zlikeinzorro 😢🇺🇸
I feel deeply sorry for his family and loved ones. But thankful for the black community that will not have to continue to suffer from his dangerous and harmful policies.
Rest In Peace, sir!
A giant & a legend among mere mortals in the US House. Get former CSA VP AlexanderStephens out of the uscapitol's National Statuary Hall as 1 of Georgia's 2 statues. Get JohnLewis in. 🇺🇸 NationalSCLC eji_org Georgia_NAACP NationalAction sendavidperdue SenatorLoeffler
What a sad day. Thank you for all you have accomplished
BlackNewsPortal This guy did nothing but keep a chair cushion warm.
ChrisBoese RIP. Wish it were Trump 2020 sucks
RIP Mr. Lewis. An inspiring profile in courage.
Rep John Lewis nearly died marching for voting rights, Congress must immediately enact a strong voting rights act in Rep John Lewis’ name to undo what the Supreme Court has gutted and to void all voter suppression tactics. That is the way to honor Rep John Lewis.
My salute to a life well lived!
BlackNewsPortal 😐😐😐😐 ok.
Bye neighbor and thanks for everything.
RIP
Rest in Power Congressman Lewis....The courage, wisdom, ,& compassion that defined your life will be sorely missed.
RIP to a great icon and man.
Lizvettie Fist to the sky in his honor.
2020 continues to be terrible :(
nvlevy This news pains me! John Lewis was the embodiment of Courage, a true servant to the public.✊🏽 We all need to honor him & “Get into good trouble” “We are one people, we are one family, we all live in the same house” —John Lewis RestInPower Johnlewis JohnLewisIsGoodTrouble
Help make this happen: statueforJohnLewis
God bless
he'll still be voting this nov
I really hate 2020!
GlennF I give Trump 72 hours before he attacks John Lewis.
he died last week too
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John Lewis became a race hustler. Sorry, I'm not forgetting that. RIP, John Lewis.
John Lewis' face should be honored on the face of mountain in Georgia not the men who fought to retain slavery!
He was pro-choice. No statues for him. DenyHimaStateFuneral NoStatue genocidal
Your welcome 🙏 JL, sincerely the tax payers
I am very sorry to hear 😰😰😰💜
Rest in Power
He is my hero. He is the paragon of what I hope to be in my heart. His memory must cause us to cast aside fear and prepare to do what is right.
What a terrible loss ! Rest In Peace
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robertmcvey42 It’s so unfair he had to leave before seeing his work done. It’s so unfair.
We’re running out of heroes
I hate 2020. Thank you, John Lewis, for everything. Forever one of my heroes.
God speed, hero. 3
Terrific loss for all of us.
Naw just a shell of a man that did everything white liberals told him to. Sad but not the way you think
NatalieNicole
I am so blessed to have chatted with John Lewis and to have hugged him in closing of that chat as a kindred spirit. I will never forget him and the good he has done on Earth. RIP, and rise to see Jesus and God, Mr. Lewis. May your dream of a Beloved Community embrace this planet.
RIP
rest in power😔 i remember learning about him in middle school he was such a inspiration :(
I'm done with 2020.
There will not be another like you Mr Lewis. Rest in Peace.
I will miss you John Lewis .Rest In Peace 😢
Thank you Mr. Lewis, your life’s work continues to inspire our nation...let’s all get into some goodtrouble
Rest in Strength
I was so lucky to meet him
Fuel the fire!!! Agitate agitate agitate!
God punished this cretin because of his horrible, hateful words against President Trump
It is hard to think of someone who is a better example of the embodiment of the warrior mindset. Rest in power, John Lewis. May the youth of this generation be inspired by your life. Follow my tweets for instruction on attaining a warrior mindset. Strong body, strong mind. 💪
Now the left wing wants segregation back. Weird.
Interesting
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💔 Rest in Power Sir!
ProducerWes Rest in PEACE, Sir. You will be missed by MANY!
With the passing of John Lewis, America has lost one of its great Americans, heroes, and patriots.
Judgement time.
RIP warrior!
No. Not now.
Thank you, sir. For your service and leadership.
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