Marion Barry remembered for love of D.C.

Marion Barry, who served four terms as the mayor of the District of Columbia and served on the D.C. Council as the representative for the city's Ward 8 until his death Sunday at the age of 78, was remembered for his love for the city he served:

“Marion was not just a colleague but also was a friend with whom I shared many fond moments about governing the city. He loved the District of Columbia and so many Washingtonians loved him.” — District of Columbia Mayor Vincent C. Gray.

“He has been an inspiration to so many people, and a fighter for people, and a champion for the people of Ward 8. Mr. Barry, I can say this, lived up until the minute, the way he wanted to live. He has left a strong legacy for so many young people to follow. He has left lessons about how he helped people in this city that will carry on for years and years to come.” — D.C. Councilmember and Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser.

“Marion was a political genius, community outreach expert, champion of the overlooked and the left-out while emphasizing the inclusion of everyone. He was a warm compassionate human being and proud public servant who was the only DC politician with coattails. While his history of accomplishments began decades prior to his entry onto the DC political scene representing the SNCC in the 1960s, even today, he remains the city's favorite politician and truly loved by most, and many across the nation. I'll remember him for his capacity to turn the cheek, forgive and move forward no matter the adversity. He was a remarkable, powerful, proud leader of people that will be hard to forget.” — D.C. Councilmember Anita Bonds.