Citizen Condolences - John Robert Lewis

Courtney Watts from Duluth wrote on July 30, 2020 at 9:19 am

We LOVE YOU

Barbara Comerford from Ridgewood, NJ wrote on July 30, 2020 at 9:12 am

Today, as we watch too many public figures sacrifice their souls for personal profit, whether it be financial or otherwise, John Lewis stood as a giant soul, truly an angel among us. His powerful message of unrelenting peaceful resistance and speaking truth to power is shocking in its simplicity and in contrast to the soulless leadership we have witnessed from the Executive branch the last four years. God bless you John Lewis, and thank you for your ever persistent ability, no matter the odds, of speaking to the strength of our better Angels and the importance of getting into good trouble. You were and always will be a true American hero.

Vicky Allen from Atlanta wrote on July 30, 2020 at 9:09 am

John, I am five years younger than you. I am so blessed to have lived in your life time to witness and benefit from your brilliant legacy.

Debbie Hellman from Deerfield wrote on July 30, 2020 at 8:24 am

May the memory of John Lewis teach us all how to live - with integrity, with compassion and with honor. He was and will always be the man who set the bar. Anything less is unacceptable. And may his memory be a blessing.

Maria Laura Bocaz Leiva from Fredericksburg wrote on July 30, 2020 at 6:43 am

The lives and hearts of so many of us were reshaped forever by your courage, love, fight, words, and vision. Thank you, Rep. Lewis. May God bless you, and your loved ones. Rest In Peace.

Thereasa Bumphus from Indianapolis wrote on July 30, 2020 at 6:30 am

We have lost one of the best Human Beings to exist. John Lewis, all of your remarkable character, love, selflessness will be greatly missed!

Iretta Terri Diaz from Brookhaven Gs wrote on July 30, 2020 at 5:46 am

Thank you Congressman John Lewis For your Lifetime of Work for ALL. I Always wanted to meet you , we are the same age & I followed & admired your dedication. May you Rest in Peace Now Our Civil Rights Hero. God is Saying Well Done Good & Faithful Servant , Well Done. Your Work will be Carried On..

Maggie Davoudi from Athens wrote on July 30, 2020 at 5:30 am

Though they are simple words they do not have a simple meaning concerning such a humble man who was a fierce fighter........THANK YOU MR. LEWIS

Cassie Ann Robinson from Lexington wrote on July 30, 2020 at 5:15 am

To The Family and Beloved Ones of Congressman John Lewis: Where do I begin? Thank you for your execution, and your enacting a thought into action. Thank you for seeing beyond the rulings of a once time, and seeing what the law and abilities of today should and can be. Thank you for the compassion and just agape love; that you show throughout your life to others - no matter the circumstance or any politic. Thank you for the want to integrate a university. Moreover, I am a graduate of the University of Kentucky; your courage is a main figure that allow me the ability to attend this University, and maintain the mental stability to graduate from it. Also, the ability to attend graduate-level/ executive education at Cornell University and Syracuse University. Thank you for putting equality and diversity as a priority; this inspires me to start my own business; and give back to causes that the community does need. Thank you for being proud of all the background from Alabama, and not hiding that or viewing as a deterrent - but using it to excel and relate to people - continue to go highest height of influence. Thank you to the family for allowing all of us to experience the agape love and patience of Congressman John Lewis. I made it a priority to attend the Celebration Of Life held at Troy University, attend to Selma Late Bridge Crossing, and the Alabama Capitol Montgomery Lie In State. Thank you Congressman John Lewis Thank You. With Love And Respect, CassieAnn Robinson, Founder CassieAnnLife.com

Brenda Aguilar Mandac from San Jose wrote on July 30, 2020 at 1:10 am

Thank you Congressman Lewis for all the years of “good trouble.” You are my hero and I am so sad that you have left us. You are an inspiration and I will continue the fight for social justice for all. My condolences to your family and may you “Rest in Power.” Your legacy will live on as your work will be continued by us. My deepest gratitude for all you did for our civil rights. 🙏🏽

Dionne Martin from Temple Hills wrote on July 29, 2020 at 11:40 pm

Dear Representative Lewis, Thank you for all that you did to pave the way for me and my family. To the family of Mr. Lewis, you have my unwavering gratitude and deepest condolences.

Dr. Brenda Williams from Bowie wrote on July 29, 2020 at 11:27 pm

Thank you for your service. I met you in the Atlanta Airport in 2014. Your spirit was heartfelt. Thank you for giving me a few minutes not your time. RIP and God's blessings.

Patricia from Brooklyn wrote on July 29, 2020 at 10:52 pm

Deepest Sympathy to the family of John Lewis a great fighter for us all will not be forgotten. The Struggle Continues. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE AND RISE IN GLORY..

Charles Stewart from Corona, New York wrote on July 29, 2020 at 10:33 pm

Oh. My Heavenly Father, Please accept the Global Prayer for your Son named John Lewis who was in Your Holy Truth as written within such Holy Scriptures to have Cited John 'The Divine' alongside John 'The Baptist'. It here upon his Pathway of Return to be Seated Beside Your Heavenly Throne throughout All ETERNITY.And so I Do ACCEPT SUCH LIGHT BEING WHO FOUGHT THE SATANIC SOVEREIGN POWERS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ENSLAVEMENT FOR YOU AND YOU ONLY AS .."JOHN THE RIGHTEOUS" AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. Oh my Lord, My Savior.... for as it has been said and always"WILL BE SAID UNTO THEE...."HOW GREAT THOU ARE. I Do thank You and Love You for such a Heavenly Gift as Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. for this Child Of Heavenly Domain to have brought forth YOUR DIVINE INTERVENTION FOR ALL HUMANITY. And so as Angels sing..."HOW GREAT THOU ARE!"

Evelyn McMillian from Jersey City wrote on July 29, 2020 at 9:04 pm

I want to first thank you for all you did for our Black Americans. Thanks for your bravery and courageous service to our country. Condolences to your family. Take your rest and thank you

Ms. Maria Celia Hernandez from Boston Massachusetts wrote on July 29, 2020 at 8:53 pm

To: The Family, Of Rep. John Robert Lewis With due respects, I send my condolences to Rep. John Lewis Family. This was a great lost. I remember when he wrote to me in 2008. Asking me to help Mr. Barack Obama, When Barack Obama was no sure to stand for the Presidency ;I send him a message back to him, I insured him I would do all I could as Self Advocate to get the support he need. Rep.Lewis was always looking up for President Barack Obama to move forward.. He was happy for the fight we went through to Win the seat for President Obama.He send a message he thanked me for helping. A few days before he died, I was getting support for Mr. Lewis. That last day, I found out he had left us. I was shock. But like everyone else knew he was very sick. I Thank y him for all he did from the beginning . There was no one like him . Except for those who he followed stood strong in his position to keep fighting for Human Rights for Africa and for the Black people in all the communities in America.Even though he was not there in all those states. He's present was every where. As a Self Advocate for many organizations and specially for Human Rights watch ; I thank him for all he did. May His Angel roped him with so much love and appreciation for serving God while standing for the Black community and serving this Government. He stood so strong for Human Rights which today should be so important for everyone no matter the color, religion ,language, and status.Thank you for your years of service and dedication; Hon. Representative John Robert Lewis. Rest In Peace . Ms. Maria Celia Hernandez 7-29-2020

Linda Robertson from Richmond wrote on July 29, 2020 at 8:15 pm

We thank God for the life of John Lewis. He worked tirelessly to make our world a better place. May we never forget his legacy and may his family find comfort in his memory.

Maria Saludo from Gaithersburg wrote on July 29, 2020 at 8:06 pm

Thank you for your service Sir. Rest in Peace

Betty Henderson from Fort Washington wrote on July 29, 2020 at 7:36 pm

My sincere condolences to the family of our Civil Rights warrior, John Robert Lewis. I will forever cherish my comic books that he wrote with his signature and the comments that he gave to the audience during his appearance at the Newseum in Washington, DC and my picture taken with him at the book signing. May God bless Congressman Lewis and may he rest in peace.

Latriecia from Atlanta wrote on July 29, 2020 at 6:50 pm

My greatest moments coming from Brooklyn, NY to Atlanta, GA was the privilege to be taught by Dr. Christine King Farris and meet Congressman Lewis. Your humble but fearless spirit broke down barriers that helped to better the lives of so many people. You will be missed. We will continue your good trouble and ensure your legacy lives on.