My sincere condolence to the Lewis Family at the great loss of our Brother, Leader and Friend, Hon. John Robert Lewis. I am deeply saddened at the reality that we will no longer have an opportunity to hear his voice on the floor of Congress making good trouble on behalf of his people and all the people of these United States of America. I was fortunate to have been in his presence during the Civil Rights movement with Dr. Martin Luther King. He inspired me with his tenacity and commitment to bring about change for our people. He never faltered in getting involved and participating in "Good Trouble". He was a man whose faith in good was deep. A humble man who constantly reminded us that If you see something that needs addressing to make things right, do something. He was steadfast, a humble boy-man from Troy, Alabama who left an indelible mark on America and the world. I cannot ever forget his speech in Washington, D.C., I still hear his voice. A young man who was the messenger for our Black people. His journey into the civil rights movement began in the cotton fields of Troy and God prepared this humble boy, young man, man, to lead us, unafraid, to be the conscience and reminder of America that we must make it right for ALL people of color. We, I, will never forget John Robert Lewis, the boy from the cotton fields of Troy, Alabama. I will treasure all of my memories and materials I have collected over the years, and will continue to secure, of this Giant of a Man who humbly and steadfastly awakened the conscience of America with his commitment to bring about change for us ALL. From Troy to Selma, to Georgia, to Washington, encircling the United States, to bring the message and inspire his people. Unafraid to let America know that he would not stop making "Good Trouble" to make sure that the United States of America recognize and acknowledge the fact that the "Negro" , "Black", "African-American" are Americans and that their civil rights, voting rights, right to equal education, equal opportunity, should not be denied. A Humble Man, who constantly reminded us that we were created equal , and that the Constitution of the United States of America reiterates that we are created equal . Thank you, and rest in peace Congressman John Robert Lewis.

My sincerest condolences to the family of Representative John Lewis. I never had the honor of meeting Congressman Lewis, but his words, mission, love of humanity, and his never-ending fight for social and racial justice will continue to inspire us to never give up, to always have hope. He is a true hero and will always be an example of how one person's actions can ripple out and create tsunami waves of positive change that lift up the Black Community, Communities of People of Color, the Disenfranchised, the Poor and Broken, and open the door of opportunity and equanimity. He has inspired me to take risks, be brave, to stand up for those who have no voice, to practice nonviolence, and to keep stirring up "good trouble". Rest in peace, John Lewis, Heaven is brighter with your presence, and your light will continue to shine through us as we continue your fearless march for freedom and peace.

What a great and humble person you are. Your life has inspired so many people. Its hard to truly understand the real impact that you had on this country and consequently the world. Mr. Lewis, your life's legacy will live on. Those of us who believe in social justice will continue to fight for the rights of all to be treated with dignity, respect, and equality. I aspire to use my voice and my gifts to serve others as you have. Thank you so much for all you've done. Rest on good and faithful servant. May perpetual light shine upon you always. Lovingly, Torena Brown and Family

Last month I commented about the sadness across the nation and how my Mom had been involved in some of early civil rights movements over 50 years ago. I also mentioned that I had known Congressman John Lewis all of my life and he and I would stop and chat whenever we ran into each other. Sometimes, the location was work related, such as Mercy Care Services, or community related, such as meetings or events in the intown neighborhoods but our favorite place to chat was in an aisle at the Kroger, at Ansley Mall. He usually had a small group of 3 with him who I suspect were security detail but he was never rushed and they never kept him from talking to anyone. I would turn the corner and there he would be pushing his cart and we would look at one another and break out into large grins. He would first ask how I was doing and the second question was always "and how is my friend, Linda C. DeMars?" We would stand there chatting about family, mutual friends and whatever he had recently done for his constituents and always when we parted, John would say "please remember me to your mother". I shall miss his quiet, strong and courageous presence but I am grateful he is no longer suffering. My friend is reunited with his wife Lillian and all of his friends and I know he is watching over us to carry out his work. My wonderful church rang its bells yesterday 80 times for Congressman Lewis and another 15 for the Reverend C.T. Vivian. Only 3 of us plus 1 child were there and I thank our rector, Simon Mainwaring, for this memory. Blessings.

To the Family of the Right Honorable Rep. John Lewis; Sending out heartfelt condolences from my family to yours on the loss of your beloved John. Sending up prayers, and asking God to cover you with His strength, and bring you solace in the weeks and months to come. The Right Honorable Rep. John Lewis was a TRUE WARRIOR IN THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE!!! Born out of the physical pain that he was forced to endure, came one of the STRONGEST/BRAVEST FREEDOM FIGHTERS THAT THE MOVEMENT HAD EVER BEEN BLESSED WITH!!!! The Right Honorable Rep. John Lewis managed to mesh his mission of fighting against RACISM AND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, with his COMMITMENT AND SERVICE TO HIS BELOVED HOMELAND... AMERICA!!! In this moment, I'd like to thank you family; for selflessly sharing your loved one, not only with your fellow Americans, but with the world at large. The man himself, who was a man of ALTRUISTIC IDEALISM, INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, TENACITY AND POSSESSING GREAT FORTITUDE...NOT ONLY HONORED THE WORLD WITH HIS PRESENCE... BUT FOREVER HELPED TO CHANGE IT, FOR THE BETTER!!! The Right Honorable Rep. John Lewis not only believed in, "GETTING IN THE WAY," but he also sincerely believed in what he called; getting into..."GOOD TROUBLE!!!" Until the end of his remarkable sojourn here...THE RIGHT HONORABLE REP. JOHN LEWIS, SPENT HIS TIME... GETTING INTO, "GOOD TROUBLE!!" FOR THAT, ON THIS MOST EMOTIONAL DAY; YOUR FELLOW AMERICANS SAY THANK YOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT, WELL DONE!!!! GIVE OUR LOVE TO MARTIN, AND REST WITH THE ANGELS; UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!! With Sympathy, Love and Gratitude, Charlotte Smith 😢💔😍😘🤗🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💝💖💝👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🙋🏾‍♀️

Rest in peace John Lewis. The work you did to support all people's rights and dignity will live on but it is up to us to keep your important work alive. I have so much respect for your compassion, bravery, tolerance, fortitude, vision, and commitment. Thank you for your life's work in forwarding peaceful resistance in the name of human rights for all. God bless you.

John Lewis thank-you for being my heroe. Thank-you for teaching me that hopelessness is a waste of life. You are my inspiration. I write this on behalf of Caroline Israelson My Mother who has already gone home to Heaven before John Lewis. She was the first white women in Maine's NAACP and I grew up marching. We are Grateful for all your comittment to racial justice and love John Lewis...we will carry on your work.

Having grown up during the civil right era (1960s) in Mississippi, I have great respect and admiration for John Lewis. America has lost a great advocate for Black Americans' equal rights. There should be more Black Americans like John Lewis. To the Family you are in my prayers. Remember that God only wants our best and that is what He got when He called John Lewis home.

To dedicate your life to the empowerment and wellbeing of your fellow human, this is the highest vocation. Thank you, John Lewis for showing our society the path to the higher ground. Your like is not easily replaced and, now more than ever, you will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace. Gratefully, Margaret Murphy