Stafford Delegate Josh Cole posted on Facebook following the passing Congressman Lewis:
I was supposed to shake your hand this February at University of Mary Washington, but then you announced you had stage four cancer…. you continued to fight and stood strong, even running for re-election. Tonight we lost you, and heaven rejoices while we grieve. Thank you Congressman John Lewis – for your fight for civil rights, justice and your voice of reason! May your memory be eternal!
