Thousands line up to pay respects to Lewis despite heat and Covid precautions

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In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

Members of the public view the casket of US Rep. John Lewis as he lies in state at the US Capitol on Tuesday, July 28. The public viewing is taking place outside because of the coronavirus pandemic.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

Jaquenette Ferguson of Oxon Hill, Maryland, gets her picture taken beside a Lewis portrait near the Capitol steps.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

A memorial service is held for Lewis as he lies in state at the US Capitol on Monday, July 27.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, visits Lewis’ casket along with his wife, Jill, on Monday.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

People wait in line at the base of the US Capitol to pay their respects to John Lewis on Monday.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

People pay their respects to Lewis at the US Capitol. The masks say “good trouble,” which references one of Lewis’ favorite sayings. “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble,” he tweeted in 2018.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

A military honor guard carries Lewis’ casket in the Capitol rotunda.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, visit Lewis’ casket on the steps of the US Capitol on Monday.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

The American flag flies at half-staff outside the Capitol.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

Lewis’ flag-draped casket is carried to the Capitol.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

A security guard peers into the Capitol rotunda.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speak at a ceremony Monday before Lewis’ casket arrived at the Capitol.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

A hearse carrying Lewis’ casket drives on Black Lives Matter Plaza, near the White House, on Monday.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

People gather at Black Lives Matter Plaza to watch Lewis’ funeral procession.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

People in Montgomery, Alabama, wait in line to view Lewis’ body at the state Capitol on Sunday, July 26.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey stands in the doorway as military pallbearers carry Lewis’ casket on Sunday.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

Lewis’ casket is pulled a by horse-drawn carriage over the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, on Sunday.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

The horse-drawn carriage moves across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

An Alabama state trooper salutes Lewis’ casket in Selma.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

A man places flower petals on the Edmund Pettus Bridge before Lewis’ casket was pulled across.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

The Rev. Darryl Caldwell speaks as Lewis lies in repose during a service in Troy, Alabama, on Saturday, July 25. Lewis was born just outside of Troy.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

Fraternity members sing in front of Lewis’ casket at the service in Troy.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

People take free masks as they arrive at the memorial service in Troy.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

Lewis’ sister Rosa Mae Tyner speaks during the Troy service.

In pictures: Saying goodbye to John Lewis

Mourners sing during the Troy service.



Source : CNN