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RIP Mr Mandela, we also celebrate your life.



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“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” - Nelson Mandela.

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There's not a great deal to be said that hasn't been said already about Mandela. There are very few people alive today who do not recognise his greatness or innate humanity.

His death will be mourned, of course, as it should be - although, as someone who has watched a frail man struggle from one health scare to the next, I wonder in the nicest and most compassionate way possible if today's event was actually for the best for Mandela himself given the state of his health and quality of life in recent months.

It has seemed for some time that Mandela's life was coming to its natural end - but what a life, and what achievements.



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Yes, as sad as I initially felt, it is indeed a time to celebrate a singularly courageous life.

There's almost too much to say, so I will just wish him what he gave the world: peace.

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Rest In Peace, Mr. Mandela. We are indebted to you in many ways. There is too much that can be said, so i will just remember you and try to be the example you set for us to follow.



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When I look back at big news events that have happened during my lifetime Nelson Mandela being released in 1990 ranks as one of the most memorable,important,historic,celebrated events that I have ever seen.What a great man.


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jon_burrows wrote:RIP Nelson Mandela.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520
A very great man. He'd been very sick in recent times. Long may his courage and grace and dignity be remembered.

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May he finally rest in peace



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I remember in 1998 while working at Rideau Hall when Nelson Mandela was on a state visit to Canada. We were waiting in the ballroom for President Mandela to arrive. You knew he was in the room before you saw him. When he walked by me the feeling was overwhelming. I was in the presence of an incredibly special man who had charisma, but also a sense a peacefulness about him. He was one of a kind.

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paulsweeney wrote:I remember in 1998 while working at Rideau Hall when Nelson Mandela was on a state visit to Canada. We were waiting in the ballroom for President Mandela to arrive. You knew he was in the room before you saw him. When he walked by me the feeling was overwhelming. I was in the presence of an incredibly special man who had charisma, but also a sense a peacefulness about him. He was one of a kind.

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Thank you, Paul, so very much, for sharing your fond memories.



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paulsweeney wrote:I remember in 1998 while working at Rideau Hall when Nelson Mandela was on a state visit to Canada. We were waiting in the ballroom for President Mandela to arrive. You knew he was in the room before you saw him. When he walked by me the feeling was overwhelming. I was in the presence of an incredibly special man who had charisma, but also a sense a peacefulness about him. He was one of a kind.

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Thank you, Paul, so very much, for sharing your fond memories.
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It was almost emotional seeing him in person. The electricity when he walked near me (2-3 feet away) was like nothing I've ever felt.


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Nelson Mandela certainly gave the world so much. He was an amazing human being who gave so much. Thank you for all that you gave to the world. This world is a better place because of Nelson Mandela. May he Rest in Peace.

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Thank you so much for sharing this, Paul.

Rest in peace, Mr. Mandela.


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RIP Mr Mandela you will never be forgotten


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One of the truly great leaders in modern history!

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A remarkable man, rest in peace.


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Rest in peace, Mr Mandela.


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