How Americans mourned the death of John Lewis
A heartbreaking news
John Lewis, a pioneer of the civil rights movement and long-time member of the U.S. House of Representatives, died on Friday.
A hero
The passing of John Lewis prompted tributes from leaders and local Americans all across the country.
A protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Lewis was a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whom he met after writing to him when Lewis was just 18.
Flowers and messages
Mourners laid flowers and write messages for their hero on a mural wall.
Mourning messages on office door
Mourner even left notes outside of the office of the late Rep John Lewis (D-GA) at the Cannon House Office Building.
Good trouble
During a Justice Ride, a protestor displays a sign that read #Good Trouble in homage to the Congressman.
"I have a dream"
Lewis was the last surviving speaker from the 1963 March on Washington, having stood beside King when he made his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Half staff
The flags at the Washington Monument were at half staff in recognition of John Lewis' death.
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