UTMC

What a life!

Death, she comes for us all.
I tip my hat to him.

What a life indeed! A warrior to the end. A flawed hero that overcame so much and tried to change the world.
I think back to the 80's, the Specials song "Free Nelson Mandela", Apartheid, the African National Party . . . .
So much sadness yet so much triumph. An inspiration to us all . . . . Godspeed Nelson Mandela. Godspeed!

goose wrote:the Specials song "Free Nelson Mandela"

I fucking LOVE that song!! It's one of those little snippets that's stuck with me since back when. I can hear it any time, in my head.
Today, it's on heavy rotation.

Cheers and godspeed, Mandella Sensei. There are few who can actually see that they made such a scratch on the face of history.

--Jaeger

There is nobody whom Mr. Mandela's life, his struggle, his achievements, don't humble.
The 20th century had quite more than it's share of hate and suffering. But he made a chunk of that better, which is the most anyone can ever achieve.
There was no one in the 20th century, and probably a few more centuries, who's respect Mr. Mandela didn't deserve.
So as disrespectful as it feels, it's the only way to express this, by addressing him personally:
Thank you, Sir! Rest up, in actual peace. You deserve it.

The radio here is reporting that, while many are mourning, most people in South Africa are celebrating. His life, his achievements. I like that.