R.I.P. Nelson Mandela

Postby FelixSH » Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:56 pm

Nelson Mandela died.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520

Some cornerstones of his life, borrowed from the link:

1918 Born in the Eastern Cape

1943 Joined African National Congress

1956 Charged with high treason, but charges dropped after a four-year trial

1962 Arrested, convicted of incitement and leaving country without a passport, sentenced to five years in prison

1964 Charged with sabotage, sentenced to life

1990 Freed from prison

1993 Wins Nobel Peace Prize

1994 Elected first black president

1999 Steps down as leader

2001 Diagnosed with prostate cancer

2004 Retires from public life

2005 Announces his son has died of an HIV/Aids-related illness

R.I.P.
The world will remember you.

Re: R.I.P. Nelson Mandela

Postby Tieup1 » Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:35 pm

R.I.P. Nelson Mandela

A man who gave hope to millions, a true inspiration, and icon.

Re: R.I.P. Nelson Mandela

Postby Chris12 » Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:11 pm

R.I.P. Nelson Mandela

The last man I could say was larger then life has passed way.