When Gus Turner was 7 years old, he remembers seeing John Lewis attempting to cross the bridge in Selma, Alabama, only to be badly beaten by state troopers.
Turner’s admiration for Lewis began that day.
“He was a believer, man, he believed in what was right and was willing to give his life for it,” said Turner, who was one of thousands of people who lined up around the Georgia Capitol on Wednesday for the chance to spend a few moments alongside Lewis’ casket.
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