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politicaljunkie41910

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28. He lived a long and productive life, and accomplished much as a man of color. God Bless him.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sun Oct 27, 2019, 06:01 PM

Oct 2019

To have served his country in the Army during the Korean War, and was able to go on and complete a Bachelor's and Law Degree, is quite a feat in itself. But then to go on and run for, and win 27 general elections in Congress is something we can all be proud of.
May the Honorable John Conyers, rest in peace. His family has much to be proud of. Our children of color need to know his legacy.

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Former Rep. John Conyers Has Died [View all] appalachiablue Oct 2019 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author applegrove Oct 2019 #1

Shook his hand and listened into a conversation... I_have_had_enough Oct 2019 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author applegrove Oct 2019 #36

Oh shoot. BumRushDaShow Oct 2019 #2

What a week. Thanks, very little was online just now & I grabbed appalachiablue Oct 2019 #3

Buzzfeed sortof got out front on the story BumRushDaShow Oct 2019 #15

Thanks & yes, weekend sports. Just added Detroit Free Press article. appalachiablue Oct 2019 #17

Saw you did that and read it before you replied and thank you! BumRushDaShow Oct 2019 #19

He also introduced this bill in 2003 and every year until he left Congress: George II Oct 2019 #25

And I believe he was there (along with Dingell) BumRushDaShow Oct 2019 #31

RIP John Conyers iluvtennis Oct 2019 #4

May he rest in peace Gothmog Oct 2019 #5

Too close to the loss of Cummings. sinkingfeeling Oct 2019 #6

Noooo. forgotmylogin Oct 2019 #7

I went to high school with his nephew. Rest in peace. muntrv Oct 2019 #8

He and Elijah BlueMTexpat Oct 2019 #9

. icymist Oct 2019 #10

🕯 RIP ... Thank you for everything. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #11

... Anon-C Oct 2019 #12

RIP...and thank you. eom Backseat Driver Oct 2019 #13

God bless his soul.... Hulk Oct 2019 #14

RIP gopiscrap Oct 2019 #16

Rest in Power, John Conyers. DinahMoeHum Oct 2019 #18

He was on the Judiciary Committee at that time and actually introduced an Article of Impeachment... George II Oct 2019 #29

Sad news. H2O Man Oct 2019 #20

Sad news mountain grammy Oct 2019 #22

This ex - Michigander salutes representative John Conyers. NBachers Oct 2019 #23

+1 Faygo Kid Oct 2019 #26

So sad Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2019 #24

Sleep well, John. sheshe2 Oct 2019 #27

He lived a long and productive life, and accomplished much as a man of color. God Bless him. politicaljunkie41910 Oct 2019 #28

... 2naSalit Oct 2019 #30

My brother worked for him several decades ago DFW Oct 2019 #32

He was one of my all-time favorites. Mickju Oct 2019 #33

He was a champion for justice;I met him in San Diego, where he spoke on his healthcare for all bill Liberty Belle Oct 2019 #34

... greatauntoftriplets Oct 2019 #35

Good man. RIP Pepsidog Oct 2019 #37

. StarryNite Oct 2019 #38

A great Democrat and a great human being. Kid Berwyn Oct 2019 #39

RIP MustLoveBeagles Oct 2019 #40

Fair winds and a following seas, good Sir. Haggis for Breakfast Oct 2019 #41

Godspeed, sir. GeorgeGist Oct 2019 #42

RIP Demonaut Oct 2019 #43