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Old 07-17-2020, 11:28 PM
 
Location: East Point
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"Never give up. Never give in. Never become hostile... Hate is too big a burden to bear."
-John Lewis



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Old 07-17-2020, 11:59 PM
 
Location: Atlanta
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This makes me extremely sad, Lewis is a big hero of mine. I am very fortunate to have had 3 interactions with him, which I already treasure.

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Old 07-18-2020, 01:49 AM
 
Location: Atlanta's Castleberry Hill
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He was known as the conscience of congress, and fought to end in nonviolent matter. RIP, sir.
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Old 07-18-2020, 04:55 AM
 
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This makes me extremely sad, Lewis is a big hero of mine. I am very fortunate to have had 3 interactions with him, which I already treasure.

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I too had an opportunity to meet Mr. Lewis. He was very kind and humble...


Photos: John Lewis through the years

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Old 07-18-2020, 08:13 AM
 
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Thank you for being awesome.
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Old 07-18-2020, 12:23 PM
 
Location: Atlanta Metro
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True national hero.
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Old 07-18-2020, 10:09 PM
 
Location: The Piedmont Triad
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Rest In Peace
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Old 07-19-2020, 09:10 AM
 
Location: Metro Atlanta, GA
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RIP
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Old 07-20-2020, 08:42 AM
 
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Business, community leaders pay tribute to John Lewis, a civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman (Video)
https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/...-tributes.html
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