For all the achievements of his 67 years of service, John Lewis' commitment to inspiring the next generation of leaders and activists may be his most significant and lasting contribution.
Jamesia James, 37, is running in a special election for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. She said her campaign was directly influenced by her two years working on Lewis' staff.
More than 20 years ago, Earle Burke, a lawyer in Atlanta, met Lewis at an event. They quickly formed a friendship."Every opportunity I spent with the congressman I got a history lesson about laws I am fighting to enforce as a lawyer," Burke said."He was truly a warrior for justice. He's been very helpful in guiding me and helping me to understand the workings of Congress.
Lewis served the 5th Congressional District of Georgia for more than three decades. He was a shoo-in every election cycle and ultimately did not have to expend much energy campaigning.
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