Vigil for John Lewis tonight in Rome

July 28, 2020–5:50 p.m.

STAFF REPORTS

Rome residents will gather tonight to honor Congressman John Lewis.

A candlelight vigil will be held at the Town Green from 7:30 until 9 p.m.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Joshua Murfree.

Lewis, an icon in the struggle for civil rights, passed away on July 17 at the age of 80.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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