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John Hope Franklin

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By Jane Stancill, (Raleigh) News & Observer

John Hope Franklin, the revered historian who chronicled the South and gave definition to the African-American experience, died this morning at the age of 94.

Franklin, the James B. Duke professor of history emeritus at Duke...

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truly inspirational..god allowed him 90+ years. Seek the truth and don't allow yourself to be lulled to sleep on the beauty of life.

Your spirit is still alive !!!

We hope and pray that your spirit lives on for generations and generations.

Dr. Franklin's lessons in life live on forever in his written work, especially in his audio "personally read by him" books. I have been driving to and from work with Dr. Franklin teaching me about America and himself. An amazing legacy. What a delight!

There is a song that says, may the work I've done speak for me. Well, good and faithful servant----your work will never be silent. May the peace that surpasses all understanding continue to keep the family.

To The Franklin Family: I am so sorry he is no longer here with us, but do know that he is still here with us in spirit. I pray that you all will be comforted by these words:

Try to remember that a GOOD man never dies; You will see him many times.
You will feel him in all things that are here out of love, and for love.
The person of a man may leave or be taken away, but the best part of a GOOD man stays. It stays FOREVER!

The Final Word !!!

Job well done WARRIOR.

We pray and hope that your spirit lives forever.

THANKS !!!

Charles Edwards Supervisor
Learning Resource Center
Frederick Douglass Hall
Morehouse College

Dr. Franklin - Although we never met, you served as one of my guides in doing research on the early presence of African Americans in Northern California. Thank you.

Thank you Dr. Franklin for all your hard work and dedication. We love you and God bless you.