Group dedicates Trayvon Martin memorial in Sanford

WFTV ^ | July 28, 2013

[kevcol]

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WFTV) -- A group of Trayvon Martin supporters walked from Jacksonville to Sanford, where they dedicated a memorial for the teen at a museum late Saturday afternoon.

The demonstrators arrived in Sanford late Friday, ending what they called the "Walk for Dignity," which started in Jacksonville.

The group held a community forum Saturday afternoon, followed by a dedication of the Trayvon Martin memorial at the Goldsboro Westside Historical Museum.

"The most important reason why we're here, we want a system that treats us equally," marcher Estefania Galvis said.

The group's six-day walk from Jacksonville to Sanford was organized to bring awareness of what it believes are injustices due to laws relating to stand your ground. It's an issue that hasn't quit since Zimmerman was found not guilty of murder in Martin's death.

Additionally, the group is calling for the resignation of State Attorney Angela Corey, who was the special prosecutor in the George Zimmerman case.

"She is the representative of the system that has failed us. That's the first step, we want a new system," Galvis said.

The marchers also went door-to-door in the Sanford community earlier on Saturday to egage and connect with local residents.

[kevcol]

Hey Angela Corey, how is the political windfall from sucking up to the racebaiters working out for ya?

[Tijeras_Slim]

Ought to stop by and leave a couple bottles of Robitussin and some Blunts.

[SampleMan]

Hate to be cynical, but I don’t see anyone in that photo who looks capable of walking from Jacksonville to Sanford.

[ronnie raygun]

Juror sez In my heart I know zimm was guilty but the law got in the way! Protecting and encouraging the thug lifestyle

[knarf]

This is wayyy out of hand

[bert]

I think it was General Sheridan that said “The only good Travon is a dead Trayvon”

He would be saddened by all the hoopla

[who knows what evil?]

What a bunch of damned idiots. If he had gone home, he would still be alive. Instead; he had to attack Zimmerman, who defended himself. End of story. Charges shouldn’t have been brought in the first place.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Those paving stones are excellent. If you were to bang someone’s head against them, you could probably do some serious damage.

[Perdogg]

You may want to check this out - Gerbils: ABC Edits Juror B29 to Say She Thinks Zimmerman Got Away With Murder... But She Didn't

[Berlin_Freeper]

If Trayvon was not shot dead he would be in jail.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Juror sez In my heart I know zimm was guilty but the law got in the way!

ABC had to edit the videotape to get that message out.

[MacMattico]

Why is an historical museum giving Trayvon Martin a memorial? If I start a fight and get shot do I get a memorial? Who’s funding it?

[Gay State Conservative]

Let me guess....it's a collection of women's jewelry (including several wedding rings) along with a "burglary tool".

Very fitting indeed!

[albie]

LOL! I was thinking the same thing.

[MNDude]

Additionally, the group is calling for the resignation of State Attorney Angela Corey, who was the special prosecutor in the George Zimmerman case.

I think we should keep encouraging this. She let GZ off on purpose because she hates blacks!

[EEGator]

Wow, about 20 people. Most of those people will be dead soon from a heart attack. F’em.

[TontoKowalski]

I'm a little confused.

Is that his grave? The article says "memorial" so... I don't know quite what it looks like.

Also, it appears to be behind a house, in the backyard, although the article says it's located at a museum of some sorts.

Surely the walk from Jacksonville was symbolic. As in, they walked to the vans that drove them.

[Uncle Chip]

I don’t see anyone in that photo who looks capable of walking from Jacksonville to Sanford.

Well they did walk to the bus and from the bus to that wonderfully conceived memorial.

[kingattax]

no chicken wing left behind

[onyx]

I'll be glad when this story is as dead as Trayvon.