497 entries.
JAMES (JC) CARTER
from
BROOKLYN, NY
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
6:48 pm
🙏🏿Prayers and blessings to John Lewis and his family and friends and loved ones today the World lost a Giant who was beaten on a bridge in Selma thru faith & encouraged he prevailed he became a leader of the Civil Right movement his legacy would never be forgotten, as our nation mourned this tremendous loss may God continue to comfort the Lewis family during this incredible difficult time "GLORY BE TO GOD" 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Carla Phifer
from
Deptford
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
6:34 pm
John Lewis, thank you for a job well done.
Your bravery, courage and wonderful spirit will always be remembered.
Thank you for getting into "GOOD TROUBLE"!
Sleep, in Heavenly peace.
Sherri Carr
from
Decatur
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
5:30 pm
I so appreciate Congressman Lewis, he has blessed this generation as a voice ordained by God, and as a people we MUST continue what he and others have started.
God BLESS you all,
Sherri
R Bennett
from
Atlanta
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
5:17 pm
Mr. Lewis, please watch over us from your Honorary perch in heaven. Who will I call now to help with all of the wrongdoings in GA. Your life was a gift and a blessing. You led the march for us at the Women’s March in 2017 ATL. You will always represent #belovedcommunity and a 1- week event to celebrate your life is very fitting. You are a great hero to me and now there’s a large hole in GA’s justice, not to mention America. I will miss you terribly.
Love and tears, Ramona
Jan Emerson
from
New York
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
4:54 pm
My sincere condolences for your loss. May the power of his memory heal you. John Lewis will always be a once-in-the-universe concentration of love and grace. We miss him.
Patricia Daniels
from
Stone Mountain
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
4:48 pm
My condolences to Congress man John Lewis family. God use him in a mighty way because of his humility, kindness and love. He paved the way for many of us and I am forever grateful. Rest In Peace
jennifer schultz
from
buffalo
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
4:21 pm
to john lewis, a true american hero. I will remember to make good trouble.
Helena Mainer
from
Houston
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
4:17 pm
Thank you Congressman John Lewis for the countless sacrifices that you have made to make this world a better place. I will forever be grateful. I will continue to cherish your legacy.
Dr Olga l Taylor
from
Atlanta
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
4:03 pm
Well done, thy good and faithful servant!! God will welcome you home with open arms. Your mission on Earth has been completed and may you rest in eternal peace, knowing that your mantle has been picked up and is being carried by throngs of your admirers around the world.
Gloria Smith
from
Lithonia
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
3:48 pm
With deepest sympathy to the Lewis family
To our Honorable "GOOD TROUBLE" congressman John Lewis thank you for your bravery and courage in battle for, being the one to face extreme danger and difficulties without fear, for all your hard work and services and the difference you made in our lives, our communities, and for paving the way and opening closed doors. I'm so grateful for your history. I salute you for a job well done, for your character, strength, faith, heart, love, spirit and amazing grace. God has called you home to your mansion caused one of them belonged to you. Rest in peace.
Always forever in our hearts.
Nicole Bailey-Covin
from
Macon
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
3:28 pm
To the Family of John R. Lewis, I express my deepest condolences. While we say goodbye to the life of an extraordinary man, we still have his life’s work as a symbol of light to guide our paths. Appreciated is Rep. Lewis's determination to fight for what is right, speak up against what is wrong and build “The Beloved Community”. As a young news reporter in the early 90s, I had the honor of meeting the Congressman and covering his visit to Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. I remember listening to this humble man, with a strong, steady voice detail his “good trouble” on the road to social change. We all can learn from his love of God, remarkable patience and amazing courage. Thank John Robert Lewis. Blessings of Peace Lewis Family.
Sallie V Dawson
from
Atlanta
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
3:08 pm
John Lewis, along with other civil rights activists paved a road that made life a lot easier for those of us of color. My most memorable film is when the white deputy hit him in the face and knocked him down. He stood up bleeding and looked him in the eyes and face, not once cursing or striking out! He did what Paul called all Christians to do. When you have done all you can do stand, just stand. John Lewis stood with righteousness, salvation, truth and most of all love for his fellow man. He said in one of speeches there is just one race, the human race. I vote in every election and always sit at the front of the bus because of him and so many others. May he rest in peace. He fought a good fight and finished his race!
Jonathan Kesler
from
Canton, Georgia
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
2:58 pm
It is often hard to consider a man's place in history when he lives among us. In his passing, however, it must be clear to us all that John Lewis was an American icon and hero. Mr. Lewis' legacy should be held up amongst all Americans as a beacon of how we should all live our daily lives - observing prejudice and seeking to change it to make this world better. I was honored to be able to take my children into his office in D.C. and could feel the power of the man, even when he was not there. I will strive to do my part to get into "good trouble" and make the changes that I can in this world. Thank you John for your light, your leadership and your legacy. You have shown us the way, it's up to us to follow the path.
Hilda dillon
from
Stockbridge ga.
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
2:38 pm
Thanking God for this great man of God!! So glad that our school (Victory Academy) was able to meet and talk with Rep. Lewis in his office doing the presidency of Bill Clinton . We left singing “Mine Eyes have seen the Glory of the Coming of the Lord!!!!! Rest on! Till we meet again!!!!
Sandra Cuttler
from
Atlanta
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
2:33 pm
John Lewis is an American hero. As an Atlantan, I am very proud that he represented all of the citizens of our city in the House of Representatives with his moral compass. On a personal level, he was a very kind man. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and many friends. May his memory be a blessing and inspiration to carry on his legacy.
Tom Tucker
from
Bethesda
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
2:04 pm
Thank you!
Jessica Smith
from
Seattle
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
1:52 pm
Thank you Brother Lewis for your bravery, tenacity and your sacrifices for us all! Rest in Eternal Peace.
Melanie Mizell
from
Tucson
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
1:39 pm
I send my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Rep. John Lewis. The nation grieves with you.
From afar, it feels like Rep. Lewis was that rare combination of bravery, honor, humor, compassion.
You do not see those qualities in leaders very often.
Our country was blessed to have John Lewis as a citizen, parent, activist for justice and human rights.
He walked the walk.
He remained positive in his outlook on life, despite what he suffered. I loved those clips of him dancing - he had moves!
John Lewis set a good example for the world. We will never forget him.
Elyce Chavez
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
1:19 pm
John Lewis was and will always be a true representation of courage and strong will. At a very young age, John knew what was needed and worked at achieving goals. I am proud to say that he is a true hero.
Denise Johnson Mathews
from
Washington, DC
wrote on July 29, 2020
at
1:16 pm
Mr Lewis honored the Legacy,
served the community
creating possibilities.
