SCRANTON, Pa. — Several buildings in Scranton have been lit up since 8 Monday evening.
It's to honor George Floyd, the 46-year-old father who died while in police custody two weeks ago to the day.sed
Lackawanna College was lit in the colors of crimson and gold to honor George Floyd, the 46-year-old father who died while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25th.
The mayor of Houston, Floyd's home city, put a call out to mayors across the country to light their city halls and other building in these colors, which are the same colors at the high school where Floyd attended.
Jim Cullen is the director of the theater at Lackawanna College and was here to make sure the lights were on and working properly.
"This comes from the heart, as far as Lackawanna College is concerned. We're accepting and supporting of all people. We welcome everyone in our institution," said Cullen.
The same lights illuminated the University of Scranton, where people came out see.
The Scranton Cultural Center also joined the tribute as did the Scranton School District's Memorial Stadium.
Scranton School Board president Katie Gilmartin says they were immediately on board after being asked by Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti.
"She let us know that the mayor of Houston had reached out to the mayors across the country, asking that the city halls be lit in crimson and gold, the colors of Mr. Floyd's alma mater," said Gilmartin. "And think what made her think of it was those colors of Scranton High School, so that probably put the school district in her mind and she reached out and we, of course, were happy to oblige."
Organizers of the memorial in Scranton asked that those who came to look at the lights remembered to social distance.