John Lewis' brother remembers him and at a funeral in Alabama: 'Keep John's legacy alive.'
The six days of memorial services honoring Congressman John Lewis began Saturday in Troy, Alabama, near his birthplace.
Built in the early 19th century, the building was a hub during the Selma to Montgomery voting rights march. It served as the headquarters of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's push for voter access in 1965. A funeral director stood nearby and when it was time he slowly closed the door, sending Lewis on his way.Lewis will be honored Saturday night at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma. The service begins at 6 p.m. and is closed to the public.
As the ceremony came to a close with an emphatic rendition of “On Time God” by Dottie Peoples, those in attendance gathered around the edges of the arena floor to view Lewis’ body. The American flag, draped across the congressman’s casket, was carefully pulled back and folded as the coffin was opened.
A powerful song delivered with spirit and energy. Dottie Peoples brought the house down with performance of"He's an On Time God." Even when there were technical difficulties and the music skipped a beat or two, she sure didn't. “He gave me a thumbs up and I asked him why and he said"It sure is a long way from the cotton fields of Alabama,’” he said.
" became a figure known around the world for action on the Edmund Pettus Bridge confronting Alabama state troopers," Reeves said."And now Alabama State Troopers will lead his body around this state as we celebrate his life."A look at John Lewis Troy memorial service programKim Chandler, a reporter with The Associated Press, tweeted out an image of the program, set in blue with a prominent picture of Lewis during his congressional years.
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