New Yorkers Mourn the Death of John F. Kennedy, Jr.

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	New Yorkers Mourn the Death of John F. Kennedy, Jr. by: Khalid Muhammad Photos by Shem Rajoon Name: Jessy Bridges Occupation: Corrections Officer (retired) What do you feel about the death of J.F.K.Jr ? It hurts a lot. It hurts a lot. How do you think the family is dealing with this tragedy? I think his family is dealing with it but I'm sure it's pretty hard for them. Very hard. Do you have any comments for the family? Nothing, except for them to be strong. Name: Jack Dawson Occupation: Student What is your first memory of J.F.K.Jr? His magazine [George] What do you feel about the death of J.F.K.Jr ? It's sad but it doesn't mean all that much to me since I didn't know him, it's just like anyone else this could of have happened to. How do you think the family is dealing with this tragedy? Just like other family they're having a hard time with it. Do you have any comments for the family? I'm sorry about their loss. Name: Michael Baum Occupation: Student of Sri Chinmoy (International Peace Leader) What is your first memory of J.F.K.Jr? I think like everyone else, it was when he saluted his dad when the casket went by. And, also seeing him playing under his dads desk in the oval office... What do you feel about the death of J.F.K.Jr ? I'm heartbroken. I feel like he's my own brother. It's tragic that he was taken away from us. How do you think the family is dealing with this tragedy? I'm afraid not well... but I know that they have a lot of faith in God and I'm sure that will sustain them. Do you have any comments for the family? I'd really like to send them my prayers, my love, and everybody's sympathy because we feel like John was America's son not just their son. Name: Esmy Richards Occupation: Security Guard What is your first memory of J.F.K.Jr? That his plane was missing. What do you feel about the death of J.F.K. Jr ? I'm very sad about it... My heart goes of to the family... How do you think the family is dealing with this tragedy? Well they are very destroyed, very emotional, just like any other family. Do you have any comments for the family? Well my deepest sympathy goes out to the family, and all my strength. I hope that the Lord would keep them straight and help them through.

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There was a man in the bus that would not give his name. The police wanted to take him to the precinct as John Doe. He began to get fresh with the police. He then became aggressive. I didn't quite understand what was happening. Apparently, the officer wanted to cuff him, although he was already cuffed. The officer asked the man to stand up to be cuffed. He refused. So the officer told him that if he didn't get up, he would forcefully cuff him. There were two cuffed men, shielding us from the struggle between the police and the cuffed man. So, it was hard to see. 'John Doe,' complained that the officer had punched him in the face. The officer denied it. At first I just thought that the guy was lying and that he just wanted to make a scene.