ATLANTA — The family of Ozell Sutton told Channel 2 Action News about his death on Saturday.
After the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Sutton worked at the U.S. Department of Justice, serving as a mediator. He retired in 2003 as their Director of Community Relations. President Barack Obama recently presented him with the Congressional Gold Medal for being one of the first African-Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corp.
"I'm proud of the involvement in the fight for freedom," he said.
Channel 2's Craig Lucie asked him, of all his accomplishments, which one makes him the most proud.
He didn't hesitate.