Jesse praised John's legacy in an Instagram post, writing, "Reflections on @repjohnlewis ... We met as fellow protestors in 1960. Two weeks ago, John agreed to co-chair this year's voter registration drive. He was the gift that kept on giving. This has been a difficult season. First, Rev Dr. Joseph Lowery, Dr. King's Chairman of SCLC's Board for 27 years, and now we have lost Rev. CT Vivian and John Lewis, on the same day. In the 1960's, we broke out of the bubble of segregation. John became the valedictorian of our class. John Lewis is what patriotism and courage look like. He sacrificed and personifies a New Testament prophet. Andrew Young and I prayed for John Lewis & CT Vivian on Thursday as we convened those who I went to jail with in 1960. Good Night, I will see you in the morning."