Nelson Mandela

 Nelson Mandela

“Death is something inevitable. 

When a man has done what he considers 

to be his duty to his people and his country,

 he can rest in peace,”

Although Mandela served only one term 

as South Africa's president (1994-1999),

 his lifelong struggle to right 

the ills of racism, poverty, and injustice

 transformed him into an international hero 

with an almost god-like quality.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was the son of 

one of South Africa's leading dignitaries, 

Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe, 

He passed away on 5 December 2013 

of a lung infection at his home 

in Johannesburg. He was 95 years old.

A towering figure in 20th century history, 

Nobel Laureate Nelson Mandela showed 

how wisdom and patience can triumph 

over bigotry and brute force. 

Truly the Father of a Nation.

Courage is not the absence of fear 

— it s inspiring others to move beyond it.

After climbing a great hill, one only finds

 that there are many more hills to climb.