To one of the greatest men who ever walked this earth. To a man who was compassionate, strong and inspiring. A genuinely good man, who sought after the most honorable of dreams - a world of equality and justice for all. A man who never stopped believing in this dream, and spoke of the prospects of a better world for all his years.
Words cannot express the sorrow and heartache that many feel, knowing of your passing. You changed this world, and the lives of so many I know. I remember seeing the prison cell that held you for 27 years, and not being able to fathom how someone could emerge from that miscarriage of justice not bitter - but empowered. You were South Africa's hope for redemption. Our hope that one day we may all be perceived not by the color of our skin, but seen as equals. I truly believe that my family would not be living in Australia if it weren't for your great passion, and your great rule of a land locked in disparity.
One is not able to walk the earth forever. But your words, dreams and influence will forever inspire generations to come.
Rest in peace, Nelson Mandela.
1918-2013.
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