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Hugging a child, Rep. John Lewis vows action to stop practice of family separation. (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2018
OP
I really can't think of anyone else who has been so courageous for so long!
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2018
#2
His courage and perseverance places him head and shoulders above other humans
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2018
#11
Cha
(298,124 posts)1. Bless John Lewis' Brilliant Heart!
Mahalo, Rhiannon
Rhiannon12866
(206,967 posts)2. I really can't think of anyone else who has been so courageous for so long!
Last edited Fri Jun 22, 2018, 06:55 AM - Edit history (1)
Amazing American hero!
Cha
(298,124 posts)3. Yes, John Lewis is a Well Established Hero and
a National Treasure
Docreed2003
(16,907 posts)5. Well said Cha!
Cha
(298,124 posts)6. Mahalo, Docreed!
Rhiannon12866
(206,967 posts)12. He was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama
I was actually surprised it hadn't been given to him before this, but it had to mean a lot coming from President Obama.
Cha
(298,124 posts)13. Yes, even though it took awhile it
looks like perfect timing, right?!
Thank you for the precious pic, Rhiannon
Rhiannon12866
(206,967 posts)14. I know, receiving it from President Obama had to make it mean even more
And I just had to post the pic!
Hekate
(91,055 posts)4. He is a national treasure. Thank God for his example.
NBachers
(17,192 posts)7. There is no-one I respect or admire more than John Lewis.
pansypoo53219
(21,016 posts)8. ANY REUNIFICATION? and plain old internments?
KatyaR
(3,447 posts)9. God, I love that man.
There are no words....
Gothmog
(146,012 posts)10. Congressman John Lewis is amazing
Rhiannon12866
(206,967 posts)11. His courage and perseverance places him head and shoulders above other humans
He deserves a well earned and comfortable retirement, but he's still out there fighting for those who need him most - and these days that's most all of us.