Mayor Jerry Abramson released the following statement in response to Coleman's death: "Reverend Coleman was a tireless fighter and a voice for those without a voice. We didn't always agree with each other, but I never doubted his dedication and devotion."

One thing you've got to hand to Reverend Colemna is that he didn't just accept things as they were. If he thought something was wrong, he tried his best to change it. The world would be a better place if we would all shake things up a bit more often.

Godspeed, Reverend Coleman.