ATLANTA - It’s well documented that former President Barack Obama considers Rep. John Lewis a personal hero.So when it came time to eulogize his idol, it wasn’t enough to just regurgitate the same “hero” label.
It wasn't enough to say Lewis was perhaps the finest disciple of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Obama sought a better way to honor Lewis: The restoration and expansion of the Voting Rights Act.“You want to honor John?
Let's honor him by revitalizing the law he was willing to die for," Obama said. "Naming it the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, that is a fine tribute.
But John wouldn't want us to stop there, just trying to get back to where we already were — we should keep marching."Lewis passed away on July 17 after a six-month battle with.