To that boy, Tybre Faw, the civil rights icon was not only a hero, but a personal friend. We were there covering the annual civil rights pilgrimage that Lewis led when we saw Tybre standing outside a church where Lewis was attending a service. He held a sign that read, "Thank you Rep. John Lewis. After Lewis died Friday, Tybre said "neither the world nor I will ever be the same after losing John Lewis -- my heart hurts." "The first year I met John Lewis I never thought I'd have the opportunity to meet someone who had so much courage.

Source: CNN July 19, 2020 21:05 UTC