Thousands march to protest police death of Eric Garner

Eric Garner’s widow, Esaw (left) and daughter Emerald, listen at Saturday’s rally. Paul Martinka

Eric Garner rally. Garner, an asthmatic father of six, died on July 17, 2014 after he had been stopped by police for allegedly selling loose, untaxed cigarettes. Rev Al Sharpton,… Paul Martinka

Staten Island Rally Held For Police Violence Victims Eric Garner And Michael Brown

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 23: People march during a rally against police violence on August 23, 2014 in the Staten Island borough of New York City. Thousands of marchers… Getty Images

Protesters chant at a rally against police brutality in memory of Eric Garner August 23, 2014 in Staten Island, New York. The New York City medical examiner’s office ruled that… Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 23: (L-R) Former New York governor David Paterson, Reverend Al Sharpton, and Gwen Carr, mother of police violence victim Eric Garner, march during a rally… Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 23: Two men pose with their faces covered with medical masks during rally against police violence on August 23, 2014 in the borough of Staten… Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 23: People march during rally against police violence on August 23, 2014 in the borough of Staten Island in New York City. Thousands of marchers… Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 23: People attend a rally against police violence on August 23, 2014 in the Staten Island borough of New York City. Thousands of marchers are… Getty Images

Eric Garner rally. Garner, an asthmatic father of six, died on July 17, 2014 after he had been stopped by police for allegedly selling loose, untaxed cigarettes. Rev Al Sharpton,… Paul Martinka

Eric Garner rally. PICTURED porters arriving Saturday morning on Bay street & Victory boulevard. Garner, an asthmatic father of six, died on July 17, 2014 after he had been stopped… Paul Martinka

Eric Garner rally. Garner, an asthmatic father of six, died on July 17, 2014 after he had been stopped by police for allegedly selling loose, untaxed cigarettes. Rev Al Sharpton,… Paul Martinka

Eric Garner rally. PICTURED marchers walk on Bay street. Garner, an asthmatic father of six, died on July 17, 2014 after he had been stopped by police for allegedly selling… Paul Martinka

Eric Garner rally. Garner, an asthmatic father of six, died on July 17, 2014 after he had been stopped by police for allegedly selling loose, untaxed cigarettes. Rev Al Sharpton,…

Eric Garner rally. PICTURED NYPD officer Jovita Richardson (of Community Affairs) gives helping hand to Katherine Nixon (94, of Harlem, NYC) as she steps to the bus. Garner, an asthmatic… Paul Martinka

NYPD inspector Frank Vega of Staten Island helps protestors off the bus. Paul Martinka

Eric Garner rally. PICTURED Amera Sharin (5) of Staten Island. Garner, an asthmatic father of six, died on July 17, 2014 after he had been stopped by police for allegedly… Paul Martinka

Eric Garner rally. Garner, an asthmatic father of six, died on July 17, 2014 after he had been stopped by police for allegedly selling loose, untaxed cigarettes. Rev Al Sharpton,… Paul Martinka

Eric Garner rally. PICTURED Doug Drison (62) demands justice at the site where Garner died, claims he was harassed by the same cops minutes before Eric Garner’s incident on the… Paul Martinka

Supporters arrive on Bay Street and Victory Boulevard. Paul Martinka

Al Sharpton walks with Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr, and former NY governor David Paterson. Paul Martinka

Esaw Garner, Eric Garner’s widow, is joined by attorney Sandford Rubenstein and relatives. Paul Martinka

Eric Garner rally. Garner, an asthmatic father of six, died on July 17, 2014 after he had been stopped by police for allegedly selling loose, untaxed cigarettes. Rev Al Sharpton,… Paul Martinka