RIP Nelson Mandela.

[Beaviz81]

The great statesman and symbol for unity Nelson Mandela died today the fifth of December 2013. Let us all mourn one of the greatest symbols for equality between the races since Martin Luther King.

 

[Pyan]

Just heard this on the radio.

A truly great man - South Africa, the Commonwealth and the world are the poorer for his passing.

Requiescat in pace, old man - you did good...

 

[alchemist]

One of the greatest, and an example of what a true statesman should be. RIP

 

[monsterchic]

Just saw the news. The world was a better place in having him.

 

[The Ace]

The world mourns.

 

[StormFeather]

RIP Nelson Mandela

I was lucky enough to visit South Africa 9 years ago, and see some of the history in the making, even if it was touristy-tours on the outside of the actual events. It made me think.

An inspiring man

BBC News - South Africa's Nelson Mandela dies in Johannesburg

 

[Nerds_feather]

Re: RIP Nelson Mandela

Wow...RIP.

 

[Gary Compton]

One of the greatest, and an example of what a true statesman should be. RIP

As Alc said. Please pay attention to this you modern politicians!

RIP Nelson Mandela, may your journey into the next life be a good one.

 

[Foxbat]

I can't think of one other single individual whose death could have such a profound effect on the whole planet.

My favourite words from him: I'm not a saint, unless you count a sinner who keeps on trying.

Such humility, such strength in adversity, such a display of forgiveness and reconciliation. An example to us all of what it truly means to be human.

 

[Daisy-Boo]

I checked my Facebook feed this morning and read the sad news. Couldn't believe it at first. Our country is in mourning. I work in the municipal head office for the City of Cape Town and just came back to my office after listening to the Mayor give her speech. She managed until the end before succumbing to tears. Pretty much sums up how we all feel.

I was gratified to hear both the Mayor (Democratic Alliance) and the ANC representative call for unity in this time of mourning. They spoke about togetherness and remembering what binds us as human beings and citizens of South Africa.

We must remember the legacy of this great man. He never claimed to be perfect and his flaws made him a better man. His spirit of forgiveness brought this country back from the brink. He inspired love and devotion in all who met him and he was much loved by his people.

RIP Tata Madiba. We will miss you.

 

[Stephen Palmer]

"Now is the time to bridge the chasm..."

RIP.

 

[Ice fyre]

A sad day indeed, a man and a legend.

 

[AnyaKimlin]

Deaths of public figures don't normally affect me but this one has had my eyes watering.

 

[Vince W]

Truly sad news.

 

[Allegra]

RIP. A great, great man.

 

[Boneman]

The words 'great' and 'unique' are often hyperbole when applied to leaders, but in this case, Nelson Mandela was both. I fear we won't see his like again, for a some time. RIP

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Sad to see him pass away. When I ask people to list great leaders, he is always at the top of any list, his legacy will go on.

 

[Rodders]

RIP Nelson.

 

[mosaix]

One of the few people whose life genuinely made the world a different place.

For those that labeled him as a terrorist his own words sum up my feelings perfectly:

"A freedom fighter learns the hard way that it is the oppressor who defines the nature of the struggle."

RIP Nelson Mandela.

 

[The Ace]

Interestingly, the, 'Daily Mail,' who despised him when he was alive, are doing a special on his life and achievements today.

I'm just waiting for David "Hang Nelson Mandela," Cameron to weigh in with his crocodile tears (perfectly true, Cameron was one of the leading lights of the organisation that proposed Mandela should hang - and produced posters to that effect - during the campaign for his release).