You Rock Chief Murphy of the Montgomery Police Force....You absolutely rock!!!

[busterbrown]

Just watched Rachel and saw the clip of Captain Murphy giving John Lewis his own badge as part of an apology to Mr. Lewis. The apology was for the manner in which the Montgomery Police Force conducted itself during the Civil Rights Era.

It’s rare when I get emotional and when the segment started and I heard “Montgomery Alabama Chief of Police” , I said, God what now..?
It truly was an astounding segment..

I’m out the door and don’t have a link...Sorry,
But would one of my friends here provide it?

[NYC_SKP]

1. Here's a bit from the presser:

But doesn't seem to include the presentation of badge.

[busterbrown]

3. Its amazing to watch him take it off. I couldn’t believe it.

Normally it would be some kind of ceremonial prop. I’m still kind of amazed!

[NYC_SKP]

7. It gives one hope.

[Historic NY]

6. The Congressman is holding it in his hand.

[elleng]

2. Cry much?

[AnnieBW]

4. OMG, I'm in tears!

That is just freakin' incredible! Bravo to you, Chief Murphy!

[trueblue2007]

5. wasn't that segment with the police chief wonderful

john lewis is a great man

[Cha]

8. That is so very Awesome!

thanks buster!

[dixiegrrrrl]

9. We got some good folks in this state!

[Kennah]

10. Here's the presentation

[busterbrown]

11. I’m telling you this is an historic event.

It must seem like a scene of terror for so many racists.

Thanks for the post!!!

[Loryn]

12. It was a beautiful moment!

Long overdue.

[ncgrits]

13. I just emailed Chief Murphy to congratulate him on being a class act.

His email address from the Montgomery Police Department web site is:
[e-mail]

ON EDIT: My well-intentioned email bounced back. So maybe he's not accepting mail at the moment. I hope it's not because he's been catching a lot of crap. . . .