Several celebrations of the life of Congressman John Lewis started Saturday and will continue into the week as the nation mourns his death.

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Civil rights icons, politicians and private citizens alike took to social media to reflect on his life as Lewis is honored. A six-day celebration begins in Troy, Alabama, at Troy University and will end in a private funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

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Reactions to and reflections on the services are below:

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