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John Lewis’ Funeral Tomorrow

Coquille — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 02:45:54 GMT

His funeral starts at 11am ( New York time). From what I understand, there will be 3 Presidents attending. Now that's impressive and extremely well deserved!

I will be watching and crying, as many of you. They will be sad tears for John Lewis's passing and happy tears for his existence and the changes that he brought forth! How he made many of us think.

Everyone, stay well and stay safe. Try to live everyday to the fullest, even now, with everything that's going on. I heard this saying a long time ago, " Life is not a rehearsal. There are no do overs "!

Re: John Lewis’ Funeral Tomorrow

Sushismom — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 02:55:32 GMT

Apparently, Obama will do the eulogy. Presidents GW Bush and Clinton will also be there.

The Carters are not traveling; he's 95 and she's 92. I wouldn't be traveling at their ages, either.

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golding76 — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:23:07 GMT

I am delighted that President Obama will deliver the eulogy.

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KarenQVC — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:29:43 GMT

He was a great man.

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Mersha — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:53:04 GMT

@golding76 wrote:
I am delighted that President Obama will deliver the eulogy.

@golding76 Incredibly fitting that President Obama will be delivering Rep. Lewis' eulogy.

....definitely crying for me.

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golding76 — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:06:11 GMT

Mersha,

I honestly welled up with tears when I heard that President Obama would be the eulogist.

As I was writing in an earlier text that was denied, the word "eulogy" comes from the Greek and means "good words."

Tomorrow, a good man will speak good words about another good man who is gone,

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josie20 — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:08:16 GMT

John Lewis was an ICON in our American Historu. I will be watching!

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BeccaLou — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:36:28 GMT

@Coquille The funeral was Monday, the 27 th. I know this because they took off "Days of our Lives "

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JaneMarple — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:47:22 GMT

@BeccaLou wrote:
@Coquille The funeral was Monday, the 27 th. I know this because they took off "Days of our Lives "

That was not a funeral but a service at the Capitol. The funeral will be aired later this morning at 11.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:35:28 GMT

I hope that people here can show respect for him on the day of his funeral. If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything.

He wrote an op ed to be published on the day of his funeral. I look forward to reading it. I think it's NYTimes, not sure.

I salute you John Lewis. A true force for change, you will never be forgotten.

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Marp — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:52:56 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21.

Together, You
Can Redeem the Soul
of Our Nation

nytimes.com/2020/07/30/opinion/john-lewis-civil-rights-america.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article

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Greeneyedlady21 — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:08:34 GMT

@Marp Thank you. That is just so beautiful. What a man.

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esmerelda — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:09:00 GMT

It will be interesting to see if people who read this posthumously posted article read (and understand) this line in particular:

In my life I have done all I can to demonstrate that the way of peace, the way of love and nonviolence is the more excellent way.

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RetRN — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:16:51 GMT

@BeccaLou wrote:
@Coquille The funeral was Monday, the 27 th. I know this because they took off "Days of our Lives "

Sure hope it is on today. Couldn't believe they took it off the other day.

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esmerelda — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:26:31 GMT

@Mersha wrote:
@golding76 wrote:
I am delighted that President Obama will deliver the eulogy.

@golding76 Incredibly fitting that President Obama will be delivering Rep. Lewis' eulogy.

....definitely crying for me.

@Mersha @golding76 Ironic. He also eulogized Sen. Robert C. Byrd. Check Byrd's wiki page, if you don't already know about him.

I guess you can play both sides.

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Anonymous — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:45:47 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it is baiting

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golding76 — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:58:14 GMT

esme,

I'm from the D.C. area, and anyone of a certain age from around here knew of Sen. Byrd. If it isn't apparent to you by now, I am very much one who prefers to read and learn about both sides, and I am of the opinion that if this nation cannot resurrect the ability to listen to the other side, to reason with the other side, we will surely be doomed.

Reason. Clear thinking. Empathy. Compassion. They go a long way to understanding.

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esmerelda — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:02:04 GMT

@golding76 Preaching to the choir.

You need a bigger mic to drown out those who are happy with the way things are.

eta...I'm not entirely sure what your post has to do with mine...except the first line.

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JaneMarple — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:05:15 GMT

Thank You John Lewis.

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golding76 — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:06:54 GMT

esme,

I must have misunderstood what you wrote. Haven't even finished one cup of coffee of my two yet. Apologies.

I am pleased we hold this same belief.

Back to the funeral...