SPLC honors life of social activist Julian Bond

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Civil rights leader Julian Bond was remembered Saturday as a fearless man with strong convictions who put his life on the line more than once as he supported social justice initiatives.

It was that kind of bravery that impressed longtime Democrat leader Joe Reed during a memorial ceremony at the civil rights memorial that Bond helped dedicate in 1989.

“While other people were running, dodging and hiding, he stood tall and didn’t worry about the consequences,” said Reed, as the crowd began to thin. “That’s leadership, that’s courage.”

Bond, who died Aug. 15 at the age of 75, was lauded by speakers at a ceremony highlighted by the placement of rose petals on the watery civil rights memorial at the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Those who attended were given petals....

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1. Courageous and steadfast

on his journey through life.

[sheshe2]

2. He left us to young,

brer cat.

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3. A good man. RIP.

[Starry Messenger]

4. Gone too soon. :(

That ceremony was beautiful

[lovemydog]

5. Rest in peace JB.

[leftofcool]

6. Rest in Peace, Julian.

May you be just as strong and dedicated in your new life and you were in the old one.