‘I can’t stop crying’: Social media reacts to John Lewis’ final journey
After stops in Troy, Alabama, Selma, Alabama, and Washington, D.C., John Lewis’ body arrived Wednesday in Atlanta, sparking another round of tributes across social media to the legendary Georgia congressman and civil rights giant.
Heading home from the ballpark I ended up behind #JohnLewis motorcade. I only caught the tail end of it for a second because driving/ I can’t stop crying. Truly something to see that in person. Rest in power sir. Glad I shared that with @thekellyprice who was driving near me. pic.twitter.com/WvjnjnGotI
— Maria Martin (@Ria_Martin) July 29, 2020
The public is able to view Lewis’ casket at the Georgia State Capitol Rotunda until 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Goodbye Congressman John Lewis. I promise to Vote. #love #johnlewis #vote pic.twitter.com/q1jFienzBm
— Alvin (@Alvin4tweets) July 29, 2020
Lewis is only the fourth Black person to lie in state at the Capitol, following Coretta Scott King, Sen. Leroy Johnson and C.T. Vivian.
today in the old fourth ward/sweet auburn. #JohnLewis hero - love the 5th pic.twitter.com/0frnbwndMy
— theporchgirl (@theporchgirl) July 29, 2020
Lewis’ funeral in Atlanta will close a six-day celebration of his legacy in Georgia, Alabama and Washington.
"Fitting John Lewis would stop by the rainbow crosswalks in Atlanta one last time on his journey home. He’s done so much for our country, our city & for the LGBTQ community. We’ll miss you John! Rest In Peace!" -Tyler Forsyh (Atlanta Resident)@repjohnlewis @coalgbtq #JohnLewis pic.twitter.com/RiE9dxiVvo
— Councilman Antonio Brown (@AtlDistrict3) July 29, 2020
The civil rights giant, who died July 17 at age 80, spent his adult years here and started his political career on the Atlanta City Council.
They just stopped the hearse carrying Congressman John Lewis remains at Peachtree and Piedmont in the rainbow 🌈 crosswalk... I literally started crying, again...He is all the way around on the right side of history and human rights. #GoodTrouble #JohnLewis
— THE Uppity Negro (@TerranceOmar) July 29, 2020
In Congress, he represented the 5th District, which covers Atlanta and many adjoining cities and communities.
Such sadness today as #JohnLewis comes home to Georgia and we say our final goodbye. I am going to find some #GoodTrouble to get into in his honor. RIP dear man. Rest in power.
— Fierce Vixen (@lainasivas) July 29, 2020
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I hope activists in their teens & twenties note that #JohnLewis went on the frontlines to peacefully protest fully prepared to die. It's sad that it's a possibility but everyone has to be real abt what the true outcome can be. He told me he never thought he'd live this long.
— Ronda Racha Penrice (@rondaracha) July 29, 2020
Honoring Congressman #JohnLewis as he lies in state at GA Capitol Public viewing begins after 3pm today. #RestInPower #GoodTrouble pic.twitter.com/rKtNmxtWjC
— Nan Orrock (@SenNanOrrock) July 29, 2020
Good trouble, Great life
— Ram Das (@ram_das_tech) July 29, 2020
RIP #JohnLewis https://t.co/PlJgTFth0p
Isn't it ironic how having police to assure the #JohnLewis funeral procession could move unabated was a good thing. pic.twitter.com/iKaneRjG9L
— Bob Parks (@BlackAndRight) July 29, 2020
I'm glad I was able to join Mom on Auburn Avenue this afternoon to pay respects to freedom fighter John Lewis, and salute him as his motorcade passed. Rest In Power and Peace #johnlewis #congress #freedomfighter ers… https://t.co/1X7vo4ACgF
— King Esseen (@EsseenMusic) July 29, 2020
