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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 18, 2020 3:40:31 GMT
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Post by lucyg on Jul 18, 2020 3:47:55 GMT
I’m just watching the coverage. Very sad news. He was a real American hero.
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Post by SAHM wannabe on Jul 18, 2020 3:53:06 GMT
He was an honorable man who played an important role in changing our country’s history for the better.
RIP
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 18, 2020 4:03:15 GMT
Such a strong man, he will be missed
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2020 4:09:44 GMT
 We'll carry on the fight, Rep. Lewis. You rest from your labors. |
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Post by used2scrap on Jul 18, 2020 4:11:52 GMT
Such a loss.
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Post by bc2ca on Jul 18, 2020 4:12:11 GMT
He leaves a tremendous legacy.  |
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Post by MaryMary on Jul 18, 2020 4:40:05 GMT
Ooof. This year has been brutal.
RIP, Rep. Lewis.
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Post by roberta on Jul 18, 2020 4:46:05 GMT
It is a huge loss.
....and Elijah Cummings dying last Oct.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2020 4:53:31 GMT
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 18, 2020 5:41:28 GMT
"didn’t deserve to be next to John Lewis at anytime." Less so the other presenter!
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Post by lucyg on Jul 18, 2020 7:19:19 GMT
They ought to rename that damn evil bridge the “John Lewis Bridge.”
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Post by Really Red on Jul 18, 2020 11:26:45 GMT
John Lewis was an incredible human being. Just absolutely amazing person who always put others above himself. He’s the epitome of selflessness and the changes he was able to make in his lifetime are astounding. He was an unbelievably great human being. We should all aspire to be half of who he was.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 18, 2020 12:34:09 GMT
I was blessed to meet him and have him sign his autobiography. What a wonderful leader and human being. I am so sad.
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Post by Lisa on Jul 18, 2020 13:00:55 GMT
I just watched this CBS This Morning. Brought me to tears. What an amazing human. Note to Self |
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Post by Olan on Jul 18, 2020 13:06:54 GMT
What an amazing man and life he lived. This one really hurt me. A lifetime of fighting and he died with the world in its current state. All that work. All those beatings. That bridge should have had a name change a long time ago. The gravity of too little too late seems to be missed on a lot of Americans.
A sad day. Rest in Power Ancestor
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Post by msladibug on Jul 18, 2020 13:14:13 GMT
Such a fighter. Such a loss. Rest In Peace my brother. Sending peaceful thoughts to his family.
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Post by epeanymous on Jul 18, 2020 13:43:11 GMT
My oldest’s high school gave every graduating senior the three-volume boxed set of his March graphic novels.
Best thing we can do for his legacy is get the senate to vote for the voting rights act.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2020 13:57:57 GMT
May he rest in peace.
My daughter learned about him some years ago through the show Arthur (cartoon) He would be a guest star which I think was pretty cool and shows a sense of humor or being down to earth. I liked his voice.
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Post by janeliz on Jul 18, 2020 14:38:40 GMT
An amazing man and a true patriot and hero. When people debate bringing statues down and say things like “well, is there any public figure in history who we could memorialize and was not problematic in some way?” Uh yeah—-John Lewis.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 18, 2020 14:39:38 GMT
They ought to rename that damn evil bridge the “John Lewis Bridge.” I did hear someone mention that sometime late last night, rather very early this morning.. |
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 18, 2020 14:50:36 GMT
Such sad news. He was a true hero and should be an inspiration to us all.
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Post by Merge on Jul 18, 2020 14:54:52 GMT
A shining example of a life well lived. Rest in peace, Congressman.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 18, 2020 16:41:07 GMT
No words from the golfing toddler! President Trump on Saturday ordered flags to fly at half-staff following the death of civil rights icon and longtime congressman Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga). Trump issued a proclamation which stated that the act was “a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding public service” of Lewis, who died on Friday at the age of 80. The flags will fly at half-staff for the remainder of the day all across the world, including at the White House, all public buildings, military posts and stations, U.S. embassies and consular offices abroad, as well as naval vessels. ** Trump has not yet commented publicly on the death of Lewis, with whom he had a contentious relationship throughout his presidency. ** thehill.com/homenews/house/507951-trump-lowers-white-house-flags-to-half-staff-after-lewiss-death |
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Post by epeanymous on Jul 18, 2020 16:52:37 GMT
No words from the golfing toddler! President Trump on Saturday ordered flags to fly at half-staff following the death of civil rights icon and longtime congressman Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga). Trump issued a proclamation which stated that the act was “a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding public service” of Lewis, who died on Friday at the age of 80. The flags will fly at half-staff for the remainder of the day all across the world, including at the White House, all public buildings, military posts and stations, U.S. embassies and consular offices abroad, as well as naval vessels. ** Trump has not yet commented publicly on the death of Lewis, with whom he had a contentious relationship throughout his presidency. ** thehill.com/homenews/house/507951-trump-lowers-white-house-flags-to-half-staff-after-lewiss-deathI do not have any desire to hear words of supposed respect from someone who has devoted his presidency to the opposite of what John Lewis stood for. |
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Post by pierogi on Jul 18, 2020 18:47:30 GMT
He was my hero.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2020 19:19:12 GMT
It's a shame he won't be able to have the funeral and memorial service that he deserves
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Post by flanz on Jul 18, 2020 20:23:39 GMT
What an amazing man and life he lived. This one really hurt me. A lifetime of fighting and he died with the world in its current state. All that work. All those beatings. That bridge should have had a name change a long time ago. The gravity of too little too late seems to be missed on a lot of Americans. A sad day. Rest in Power Ancestor Congressman John Lewis was a true American hero and patriot. Truly one of the greats! I fell in love with him one summer evening in Portland, when I got to spend about an hour and a half in a room with him, an interviewer and 500? 700? 1000? others. It was part of the Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly in 2015. My friend snagged us seats in the 8th row or so and we had an excellent view of him during his opening remarks and then as he was answering interview questions. All while seated. I was struck by his humility, courage, of course by his powerful story, his dedication and by what a gentle soul he seemed to be. So genuine. So memorable. I'm sad that he's gone, happy that he lived, and impressed by his tenacity after enduring so very much. I believe there is an effort underway to rename the bridge in his honor and memory. I agree, it should have been renamed long ago. |
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Post by flanz on Jul 18, 2020 20:26:45 GMT
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