Dear Editor,
The world has undoubtedly lost one of its greatest and most quintessential world political icons and leaders former president, His Excellency, Nelson Mandela. His passing was a monumental loss to the entire world.
Mandela, who founded the African National Congress (ANC) decades ago, fearlessly fought for equality for all citizens of South Africa and rose up against the rampant racism against the majority of the people of the country. He was imprisoned for close to 30 years for standing against the system in pursuit of justice for the black citizens of South Africa. After being released from prison he rose to even greater national prominence and was elected president of South Africa and served impeccably well during his term and retired from politics after serving one term as head of that country's government.
The unique, outstanding and exceptional personality of that immensely successful, admired and respected political icon held no bitter feelings to the white citizens of that country and diligently worked to unite the country while being president. He extended a hand of friendship to even his political and racial enemies which made him even more popular up until his death. It speaks siginificant volumes of this great, indomitable and indefatigable world leader and icon of high repute. He proved that he was a forward and pragmatic thinker of huge capital, which made him a prominent former world figure. Some, quite rightly, refer to him as one of the greatest political and world leader to have lived and I would support that statement unreservedly.
Mandela was an inspiration to the world and a noted role model of tall worth. He proved to the world that hatred, corrupt thoughts and malicious political victimisation should never be tolerated and must never be practised in any way, shape or form. Mandela showed that persons can also make amends with their enemies and show them the correct way to live, survive and exist on the earth and with our fellow men.
He served his country and the world remarkably well over his lifetime and was a leading patriot. His life will be remembered for a very long time to come. May his soul rest in peace.
Robert Dalley
Montego Bay
robertdalley1@hotmail.com
Nelson Mandela -- a gargantuan world political icon
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The world has undoubtedly lost one of its greatest and most quintessential world political icons and leaders former president, His Excellency, Nelson Mandela. His passing was a monumental loss to the entire world.
Mandela, who founded the African National Congress (ANC) decades ago, fearlessly fought for equality for all citizens of South Africa and rose up against the rampant racism against the majority of the people of the country. He was imprisoned for close to 30 years for standing against the system in pursuit of justice for the black citizens of South Africa. After being released from prison he rose to even greater national prominence and was elected president of South Africa and served impeccably well during his term and retired from politics after serving one term as head of that country's government.
The unique, outstanding and exceptional personality of that immensely successful, admired and respected political icon held no bitter feelings to the white citizens of that country and diligently worked to unite the country while being president. He extended a hand of friendship to even his political and racial enemies which made him even more popular up until his death. It speaks siginificant volumes of this great, indomitable and indefatigable world leader and icon of high repute. He proved that he was a forward and pragmatic thinker of huge capital, which made him a prominent former world figure. Some, quite rightly, refer to him as one of the greatest political and world leader to have lived and I would support that statement unreservedly.
Mandela was an inspiration to the world and a noted role model of tall worth. He proved to the world that hatred, corrupt thoughts and malicious political victimisation should never be tolerated and must never be practised in any way, shape or form. Mandela showed that persons can also make amends with their enemies and show them the correct way to live, survive and exist on the earth and with our fellow men.
He served his country and the world remarkably well over his lifetime and was a leading patriot. His life will be remembered for a very long time to come. May his soul rest in peace.
Robert Dalley
Montego Bay
robertdalley1@hotmail.com
Nelson Mandela -- a gargantuan world political icon
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