“Rest in Heavenly peace Mr. John Lewis,“Viola Daviswrote on Twitter.
“Thank you for your service, for your commitment to change and your courage.
You did great with your time on this earth.”

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“We have lost a great American.
We have lost a great man,” wroteThe WireandJohn WickstarLance Reddick.
“Any freedom I enjoy today was built on the shoulders of your courage, integrity and strength.
Rest well my brother.
You have earned eternity with the Angels.
We will keep fighting.”
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