Williams: The fall of Stonewall Jackson is just a start. Let's start building a city we can be proud of. MICHAEL PAUL WILLIAMS Jul 1, 2020 Jul 1, 2020 Updated Jan 23, 2023 0 1 of 4 Workmen place straps around the statue of Stonewall Jackson prior to its removal from the pedestal in Richmond, VA Wednesday, July 1, 2020. BOB BROWN The Stonewall Jackson monument rests on its side on the street after being removed from its pedestal in Richmond, VA Wednesday, July 1, 2020. BOB BROWN Crowds gather to witness the removal of the Stonewall Jackson statue in Richmond on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD Crowds celebrate as the Stonewall Jackson statue was came down in Richmond on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MICHAEL PAUL WILLIAMS Viewers celebrate as Stonewall Jackson statue is hauled away kAmu@C >@C6 E92? 2 46?EFCJ[ E96 =2C86C\E92?\=:76 3C@?K6 @7 $E@?6H2== y24<D@? 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