Nelson Mandela has passed away

[ncn]

South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has died.

 

Mr Mandela, 95, led South Africa's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520

[other one]

that is truly sad...

[ncn]

Praying for his family and for South Africa.  

[preciouspearl]

hes such an inspiration. so selfless!

 

here is a poem i found how i feel about him and people like him

 

 

Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep 
I am not there. I do not sleep. 
I am a thousand winds that blow. 
I am the diamond glints on snow. 
I am the sunlight on ripened grain. 
I am the gentle autumn rain. 
When you awaken in the morning's hush 
I am the swift uplifting rush 
Of quiet birds in circled flight. 
I am the soft stars that shine at night. 
Do not stand at my grave and cry; 
I am not there. I did not die. 

Mary Elizabeth Frye

[OakWood]

"passed away" - just saying

 

I know that it's sad when anybody dies, but he really wasn't the great hero that many made him out to be.

 

He is seen by some as being the architect of a brand new 'rainbow' nation, but South Africa actually went to the dogs after Mandela came to power.

[angels4u]

Praying for his family and for South Africa.  

 

Same here...

[ncn]

"passed away" - just saying

 

 

 

Thank you , one should have paid more attention when typing. 

[Fez]

It's amazing that countries all over the world have declared periods of mourning. India five days, Kenya three days, etc.

 

If one thing stands out for me was his love for children. He was amazing around them, and his face lit up when he was with them, and his foundation has blessed thousands of them.

 

He stands with some of the greatest statesmen the world has ever seen, and it has never been truer to say "Come the time, come the man"

[WillfromTexas]

He was a Christian, according to his biography, and his actions sure seemed a testament to his faith.  We all know he has entered into his reward.

 

95 years old is nothing to sneeze at!  He also has suffered a lot these past few years and basically kept alive by a team of doctors.  I don't know about you but I wouldn't want to be suffering past my time.  Death is always sad but he isn't suffering anymore and had made his mark on the world.

[ncn]

It's amazing that countries all over the world have declared periods of mourning. India five days, Kenya three days, etc.

 

If one thing stands out for me was his love for children. He was amazing around them, and his face lit up when he was with them, and his foundation has blessed thousands of them.

 

He stands with some of the greatest statesmen the world has ever seen, and it has never been truer to say "Come the time, come the man"