Never thought I would be here. This is for you, Jordan. And for every single family impacted by gun violence in this country - let’s get to work. #GA06
Lucy McBath
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Lucy McBath
@lucymcbath
Mother of Jordan Davis, a young man who was shot and killed in the national Loud Music Shooting.
- Today marks seven years after my son, Jordan, was shot for playing his music. This is always the hardest day of the year for me. So this year, I want to share a letter I wrote to my son. Dear Jordan: [1/x]
- 3,058 days ago my son was murdered. I cried. I prayed. I picked up the pieces of my life and began to fight for justice. Today, I sat at the White House while our President took decisive action to keep our families safe. Jordan - we are winning our fight for gun safety.
- National Republicans are now accusing me of "politicizing a tragedy." Let’s get something straight: I lost my only son to gun violence. I now dedicate all of my love for Jordan towards our fight for gun safety. Donate to help me continue this fight:The @NRCC is taunting @lucymcbath because she cares deeply about gun violence. Her son was murdered by a white man who told him to turn down his music then shot him dead at a gas station.
- My son was murdered exactly six years ago to date. Every year, I am reminded that the title “reluctant activist” is painfully accurate. This year, today comes just two months before I will fight for my son’s legacy in Congress - but it does not make the pain any less. [1/4]
- I spent the morning of my son's 27th birthday at his gravesite. Happy Birthday Jordan, I love you. I will not rest until our laws are changed.
- Today marks 8 years since my son Jordan was stolen from me. Every year, I write a letter to my son. Read below - and remember there are still thousands of families in this country being torn apart every single day from gun violence.
- (1/x) Hi NRA! It's time we clear something up. I won this race because - after my son was senselessly murdered in 2012 - I stood up to do something about it. I knew it was time to fight back. ⬇️ Stand with me ⬇️ secure.actblue.com/donate/0506fig… shareblue.com/nra-president-…
- Jordan - you are my strongest ally, and will forever be my best friend. Today you turn 24, but the impact of your story will last forever. ❤️
- I never planned to run for office. After my son Jordan was shot and killed, my life completely changed. This is my story -- please share it far and wide, and join me on this journey. -- With Love, Lucy
00:00 - When I lost my son - I never could have imagined I would vote to pass gun safety legislation on the floor of the US House, but today I did. To the activists, parents, and everyone who fought tirelessly for gun safety reforms - this is the result of our organizing.
- Six years ago I never imagined that I would one day be sworn into the United States Congress. Jordan - we did it. But the real work is yet to come.
- Today is an especially hard time for my family. In 2012 on Black Friday, my son Jordan was shot and killed. I always spend this time of the year in deep reflection. I think about my son, my faith, and my family. [1/x]
- 9 years ago, I began putting the pieces of my life back together after losing my son. 2 years ago, I was sworn into Congress. Today, I’m sworn in to my second term. I would trade anything to have my Jordan back, but what he started is only just beginning.
