Bro. Representative John Lewis

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The Brothers of Beta Alpha, Gamma Alpha Xi, and Omicron Chi Sigma Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma are grateful for the life of sacrifice and service given to all Americans by Brother Representative John Lewis. His Distinguished Service to the country has been recognized by our Nation at the highest level of government.

  • In 2011, President Barack H. Obama awarded Bro. Rep. Lewis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

  • In 2016, the US Navy commissioned the USNS John Lewis a replenishment oiler and the lead ship of her class in the Military Sealift Command fleet of support ships.

  • In 2017, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., inducted Bro. Lewis into its Distinguished Service Chapter.

In 2021, the Massachusetts Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma have endeavored to heed the late Bro. Lewis’ charge for courage in the assertion of our civil rights, collective humanity, and service to our fellow man, as stated in his final message to the American people. We invite you to both hear the words of his Final Message and join us in answering his charge: