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Paul McCartney talks about loss of John Lennon at March for Our Lives event in New York City

Saturday, March 24, 2018
Sir Paul McCartney attended one of the 'March for our Lives' events in New York City Saturday.
NEW YORK -- Sir Paul McCartney took part in the March for our Lives demonstration in New York City Saturday.

"This is what we can do, so I'm here to do it. One of my best friends was killed in gun violence right around here, so it's important to me," said McCartney.

The legendary singer was referring to John Lennon, who was shot to death in the archway of his residence in 1980.

The demonstrations drew thousands of people for marches across the country.



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Shelby Powell, 15, of Newport High School, holds a sign depicting lives lost in school shootings during the March for Our Lives protest in Cincinnati.AP
Becky Barger from Cornelius N.C. rises her banner in support of gun control in Washington, Saturday, March 24, 2018, on Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol.AP
Sofia Briceno, left, and Josie Dang, from Va.rises her banner in support of gun control in Washington, Saturday, March 24, 2018, on Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol.AP
Students from Great Mills High School of Maryland, protest during the "€œMarch for Our Lives" rally in support of gun control in Washington.AP
Crowds of people hold signs on Pennsylvania Avenue before the "March for Our Lives" rally in support of gun control, Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Washington.AP
Eleigha Hamari, 16, right, of Bailey, Colorado rises her banner during the €œMarch for Our Lives€ rally in support of gun control.AP
Students from Great Mills High School Ayanne Johnson holds up the photograph of her classmate Jaelynn Willey during €œMarch for Our Lives in Washington.AP
Crowds of people hold signs on Pennsylvania Avenue before the "March for Our Lives" rally in support of gun control, Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Washington.AP
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