Citizen Condolences - John Robert Lewis

Jeremy Young from Glendale wrote on July 31, 2020 at 4:27 pm

Thank You Mr. Lewis...My deepest condolences to the Lewis Family...My family will carry out your legacy in our small and humble ways...We will always be Good Trouble...In your honor...Much love and peace kind Sir...Thank You.

Rev. James J. Morris from New York wrote on July 31, 2020 at 12:22 pm

A truly great and humble Gentleman. He has summoned forth all of our better angels.

Rebecca Levine from Decatur wrote on July 31, 2020 at 4:42 am

What an honor it was to be able to vote for you for so many years. Your life on this Earth has been an example to all of us and show the way to live with a heart full.of kindness, love, and humility. In your passing, you have given me the chance to teach my children about what you did for all of us and I will continue to teach them to get into good trouble and March on. Your memory is a blessing.

Tabitha Totten from Cliffside Park wrote on July 31, 2020 at 2:04 am

Thank You for all you did for our country. May you rest in peace. My condolences to the Lewis Family

Franca Sheehy from St. Petersburg, FL wrote on July 30, 2020 at 9:03 pm

Thank you Rep. John Lewis for your sacrifices and your voice of peace, love, justice and strength. You have fought for the voiceless and under served. I am grateful to you and will honor your life by continuing to support the laws you fought for your whole life. Job well done, rest in peace.

Shelly Berk from Audubon wrote on July 30, 2020 at 8:19 pm

My heartfelt condolences to John Miles and the Lewis family. What a wonderful human John Lewis was and the tribute today honoring his greatness was moving and befitting. The eulogies especially by Pres Obama, i think captured everything he stood for. What a legacy he gave us. May he rest peacefully for a life so well lived. May God bless 🙏 💛

Gloria Qualles from St Albans wrote on July 30, 2020 at 5:01 pm

Condolences to John Miles and the Honorable John Lewis family Thank you for sharing this exceptional courageous American Icon with us

Nicole Worthem from Forest Park wrote on July 30, 2020 at 3:26 pm

We honor the leadership and all that John Lewis has done for the community and our country. We will continue the work...his legacy will live on. God bless

Laura Eloise DeMars from Atlanta wrote on July 30, 2020 at 3:22 pm

Dear Mom/ Linda C. DeMars, Two things: 1 - I blew off my creative day and watched a day of tribute, meaning/mixed with future marching orders from himself (published in the NY Times today) for your life long friend and mine too, and our Congressman of 33 years, John Robert Lewis. 2 - I got into some "good trouble" yesterday. When I pulled into the parking lot of the grocery store at 2:52 pm, where I always ran into Congressman Lewis, I noticed that the flag was still NOT at half mast. I was incensed and determined to get this resolved; I actually told them on July 19th, they needed to lower it so I felt after 10 days, I could be a little heated - respectful in John's memory but I would "right a wrong". I had a short list and got things and proceeded to check myself out, noting two "manager-look-like" men. I think when you wear a mask and stare; your stare is more intense. One approached me, sensing a customer wanting something. I said, "are you the manager?". He said, "I'm one of them". I smiled behind my mask and said "oh good! I want to remind you that your flag should be at half mast right now for Congressman Lewis". He sputtered something about not getting anything from Corporate. I said, "this was Congressman Lewis' district and one of the two grocery stores he shopped in, in this complex, and the flag needs to be lowered". He said he would check email for information. I said, "you don't need to check email, this was mandated on the 19th of July, I brought it to the store's attention on that day, and now 10 days later, you still haven't done anything and now his body lies in state at our Capitol and the funeral is tomorrow". He walked away. A few seconds later, my favorite other manager, who is a man of color, came to my elbow and thanked me for speaking up. I had tears in my eyes and I said, we have to speak up. Mom, when I walked out of the store at 3:14pm, the flag was at half mast. #goodtrouble

Nora Chaplin from Lexington wrote on July 30, 2020 at 3:17 pm

God Bless you Mr Lewis, God Bless this country, I will always remember Good Trouble. I'll miss hearing the strong voice of yours, Thank You Thank You for caring and Fighting the Good Fight For Us.

Tanya Robinson May from Grand Prairie wrote on July 30, 2020 at 2:50 pm

What a humble example of the steadfast leadership and dedication that moved mountains and set a course that is indelibly itched in our hearts and in the moral fabric of the world. May John's legacy give us all the purpose and dedication to lead our own movements to equality. You will be forever loved and missed by a nation. God Bless your family and we thank them for sharing you with the world.

Maria Borges-Torunski from New Haven, CT 06513 wrote on July 30, 2020 at 2:43 pm

Mr Lewis lived with great courage, bravery and perseverance. He's a power of example. We're all blessed with his life's blueprint to continue on with "good trouble, remain in the way, make them uncomfortable, never give up, never give in, keep the faith, and keep your eyes on the prize." Thank you Mr John Robert Lewis. Rest in Peace.

Ivy Thomas McKinney from Trumbull wrote on July 30, 2020 at 2:33 pm

Congressman Lewis, thank you for a life well-lived. While you are no longer here with us, you leave behind a powerful and impeccable legacy that is both inspirational and an exemplary role model for us all. I pray that you Rest In Peace and that your fight continues until racial equality is firmly embedded in the American fabric. My deep condolences to your family, friends and the millions who love, honor and respect you.

Simran Kaur-Colbert from Oxford, OH wrote on July 30, 2020 at 2:14 pm

It was graduation day and my entire Punjabi Sikh family was seated in the crowd at my Historically White University in Virginia. Some white parents called my Nanapapa and Mother, brothers and sisters "ragheads", others made loud enough remarks around them like "look the terrorists are here too, guess they let anyone into this college now." It was my African American friends parents and grandparents, who reached out and then sat next to my family. Told my Nanapapa and Mom to not let the racist folks steal our joy. 400 years of spiritual wisdom of fighting racism in the US spoke power and peace to my immigrant-settler family in that moment and the moments that followed when Congressman John Lewis came to the podium and began the most powerful commencement address in the history of my alma mater naming racism, white supremacy, and recalling his memories of being a freedom rider. His words inspired all of us. Today, my interracial Black and Punjabi family honors him and we are forever thankful for his life, message, and for the legacy he leaves behind. I was privileged to have him witness me walking across the graduation stage. His commencement address affirmed my immigrant family that they belonged in the fabric of America and to recognize how we must all position ourselves in the fight for racial and social justice. RIP Congresman John Lewis. We will keep walking and marching forward. We have so much good trouble to make!

SHARON OBY from White Plains wrote on July 30, 2020 at 1:52 pm

My hero. Rest in peace.

Cecelia Cross from Milwaukee, WI wrote on July 30, 2020 at 1:38 pm

one flame / surrounded by / all the flames / that ever burned / separate yet together / let your light so shine / before all the world / one flame / together / with the many / blessed spirit / golden mesh / threading us together / feeding us / flames that never die / glorious light / darkness cannot overcome / darkness cannot extinguish / darkness cannot prevail / glorious light / / glorious burning light / one flame / surrounded by / all the flames / that ever burned / they all still burn / glorious light

Leonora St. Laurent from Jacksonville wrote on July 30, 2020 at 1:33 pm

I was a child when I first saw you on TV. Even at 10 years old, I understood your message. I have tried to live by your message always. Thank you for being you.

Daniel R Lutzker from Garrison wrote on July 30, 2020 at 1:08 pm

Despite the fact that I never met John Lewis he has always been one of my heroes. I can't think of anyone I ever admired more. His courage and tenacity are an inspiration to all!

Gwen Panoff from Long Beach wrote on July 30, 2020 at 1:00 pm

John Lewis was a true American hero, a patriot, a GREAT man. Although he may not be with us any longer in the physical sense, he will continue to inspire millions of us to stand up for what is right and get into 'good trouble' until their is truly 'justice for all' people in the United States. He was truly a gift to our nation. My thoughts and prayers are with the Lewis family. Thank you for sharing him with us for all these years. The world is a better place because of his love and commitment to truth and justice.

Jay Srini from Pittsburgh wrote on July 30, 2020 at 12:52 pm

Thank you Congressman John Robert Lewis for your courage sacrifice and legacy and your leadership.May the generations to come all over the world take inspiration from your life to continue your fight for all that is right through good trouble and truth and stand up for justice and righteousness. We are all one in sorrow. We are all one in our hope for tomorrow.