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Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:42 PM
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East TN Boy Stands Besides Georgia Congressman John Lewis During Atlanta's March For Our Lives Rally Over Weekend
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WVLT)-- An East Tennessee boy, who went viral after he cried meeting Congressman John Lewis during the 53rd anniversary of Bloody Sunday, joined his side again during Atlanta's March For Our Lives rally Saturday.

10-year-old Tybre Faw traveled with his grandmother to Atlanta from Johnson City to participate in the march.

Faw stood on stage with Congressman Lewis, as he delivered an address at the Capitol, denouncing gun violence in America. Congressman Lewis challenged the crowed to demand a change in gun laws when they to the ballots.

After the lawmaker ended his call to action, he marched with Faw by his side and held his hand during the rally.

With other children and activists by their side, both Congressman Lewis and Faw lead the demonstration, holding a March For Our Lives banner as they walked downtown.