Citizen Condolences - John Robert Lewis

Della M. from Gary, Indiana wrote on July 28, 2020 at 9:39 am

Well done, Sir! May your legacy and the leadership you demonstrated live on through our generation and the generations to come! You touched many lives and we will forever love you. Thank you for your inspiration and the impact you made here on earth. #GoodAndFaithfulServant

Emily Collins from Brooklyn wrote on July 28, 2020 at 9:12 am

A great man who will be greatly missed!

M R MILLINGTON from BROOKLYN, NY wrote on July 28, 2020 at 8:06 am

THANKS FOR THE MAN OF GOD YOU WERE. FOR ALL THE HARD WORK, LABOR, WILL, FIGHT AND LOVE FOR YOUR PEOPLE OVER THE YEARS. YOU ENDURED THE PAIN AND SUFFERING TO GIVE US RIGHTS, OPPORTUNITIES, FREEDOM, AND A CHANCE TO BE WHO WE ARE TODAY. WITHOUT YOUR VISION IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE. GOD USED YOU AS AN ANGEL FOR CHANGE. AS AN IMMIGRANT I SAY THANKS ON BEHALF OF MY FAMILY FOR GIVING ME THIS HOPE TO LIVE THE AMERICAN DREAM AS A BLACK SISTER. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE AND RISE IN GLORY. MAY WE ALL REMEMBER TO GIVE BACK AND HELP OUR FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO ARE NOT SO FORTUNATE AND CONTINUE TO BUILD ON THE LEGACY YOU LEFT US.

Andrew Beard from Brooklyn wrote on July 28, 2020 at 7:23 am

when I learned of the selfless sacrifices the countless number of arrest in the name of "GOOD TROUBLE" it fires my soul and and renews my spirits. Thank you Jonh Lewis for the good trouble. RIP

Christianna Nelson from Brooklyn wrote on July 28, 2020 at 6:58 am

The most inspiring man. His powerful words and courageous actions brought hope to the world when we needed it most. May you find comfort and peace in knowing how many people loved him.

Gwendolyn Duncan from St. Augustine, FL wrote on July 28, 2020 at 6:36 am

The 40th ACCORD, Inc. sends our Deepest Sympathies to the Family of the Late Honorable Congressman John Lewis. May The Creator of the Heavens and the Earth comfort your hearts and give you strength as you Mourn the passing and Celebrate the Life of this "Great Lion" of the United States of America's 1960s Civil Rights Movement. We love, honor, and appreciate him taking time out of his busy Schedule, on July 2, 2010 to come to the Nation's Oldest City: St. Augustine, FL as Keynote Speaker for our 4th Annual Freedom Trail Luncheon Honoring the Heroes and Sheroes of the 1963-'64 St. Augustine Civil Rights Movement led by Dr. Robert B. Hayling, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. May he Rest in Peace and Rise in power, in that Day, in Jesus Christ Name. Amen! https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1BzzVsSeNTA-8gIZVQjbSmoua2AE3kvo2%2Fview%3Fusp%3Ddrivesdk%26fbclid%3DIwAR2jNzXK5yKij_4wYScBaq8EHT9cJmUj3vM1qbPdZeP-fyRo50Xbb79Ytg4&h=AT3wTaeRzmbyx6BjtMPE0zRO9K1mjruL1sV7GCyhqYM0ZPLgUmJNiahpVOr-4cNYbMpgOX8K3XsPxkqPXWSz_IWDYPGPymW8816CVMmCIwHPmpSei1LgzE9drCdDBz7ZP0PMrtKa88VnKPB7MPo

Lisa M. Jones from Brooklyn wrote on July 28, 2020 at 6:07 am

Thank you for sharing to great man with us. I remember watching him and the other freedom fighters on the news every day. What Rep. Lewis did for all of us is extraordinary. I will remember what he did for his people. Sending heart felt condolences and prayers to the family and friends. Gone but never forgotten.

John W. Redden Jr. from Stafford wrote on July 28, 2020 at 6:02 am

My deepest sympathies go out to the Family of John R. Lewis. May God give you the peace that you seek. I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time in your life. With a heavy heart, I pray for the eternal repose of one who was a man of distinguished humanity.

Michaelangelo DeSerio from Brooklyn wrote on July 28, 2020 at 5:55 am

He was an amazing figure whose courage and compassion is an inspiration and a rallying point for all of us to aspire to. Change does not come without sacrifice in this country. John Lewis stands as an example of what a leader should be. This is something we need in this country as we are woefully without it in this current administration. Much love and warm to all his family and friends as theirs is a much closer and deeper sadness. For the rest of us, he was a legendary figure, but for you he was a father, brother, and friend.

Linda Beth Lawson, from Brooklyn, New York wrote on July 28, 2020 at 4:01 am

Our Lord God is definitely saying WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT. MSY HE REST IN PEACE.

Mamadou Kane we always will miss you Love Kane. wrote on July 28, 2020 at 3:34 am

Kane Mamadou. We always will miss you. You give us a better LIVES to live. Thank. Peace and Love for all.

Amy Harlib from New York wrote on July 28, 2020 at 2:19 am

Mourning a true hero - praying he makes good trouble in Heaven. Hoping a certain famous bridge will be re-named the John Lewis Bridge as a symbol to honor and remember this great man.

William F Washington from Camillus wrote on July 28, 2020 at 2:12 am

Thank you Congressman Lewis for fighting the good fight with dignity. May you R.I.P with that same dignity. Thank you for bringing us this far. We will not let you down. Your legacy will continue to grow.

Carolyn Dukes from Bronx, New York wrote on July 28, 2020 at 2:06 am

My Condolences goes out to the family, Dear Mr. John Lewis your worries of this world is done take your rest put your feet up, and continue to give that genuine smile. For you have paid your dues in full we love ❤️ you and please don’t forget to give Heaven Good Trouble🙏🙏🙏

Dr Katja May, OFS from Seattle wrote on July 28, 2020 at 2:02 am

Thank God for Mr John Robert Lewis! He is an inspiration for this nation for all times. A Great American. Honored and revered all over the world. His work has a huge impact. Thank you, Mr Lewis.

Raphael from Brooklyn wrote on July 28, 2020 at 1:37 am

Rest in Power Mr. Lewis. Get your much needed rest while we down here try to continue your legacy! We’ll make some trouble, the good kind of trouble!

ROBERTA WADDELL from NEW YORK wrote on July 28, 2020 at 1:30 am

Where to start... Basically, I miss him. Starting back in the 50s, my (now-deceased) husband and I were deeply involved in civil rights and the quest for justice. Although we never met John Lewis personally, we knew people around him, and greatly admired the courage he displayed in acting on his convictions. He went on to overcome many obstacles and achieve great accomplishments, and became a hero to all of us who cared about people being treated equitably and without the stain of racism. Right up to the day he passed, I was receiving at least one email a day from him and I do miss them --and him. Rest in Power, John Lewis.

Valerie Booth from Brooklyn wrote on July 28, 2020 at 1:23 am

RIP Congressman Lewis. Thank you for the work you did to combat racial discrimination and segregation in the US. You are a shining light, truly sent by God. You will be missed. Peace and love to your family.

Carolyn webb wrote on July 28, 2020 at 1:20 am

We need people like John Lewis to protect the rights of all American Citizens over the age of 18 and not guilty of any violent crimes to vote in every single election to prevent the United States from becoming a fascist dictatorship.