Remembering Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s former president died this week at the age of 95. Many people of different races and religions from all around the world have gathered to pray and sing for their beloved president.

Mandela was a very prominent figure to the people of South Africa and people through out the world.

There have been many gatherings in honor of Nelson Mandela since Thursday when he died, but all of these gatherings have been celebrating his life instead of mourning his death.

 In an article found here:

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/08/21818968-day-of-prayer-begins-week-of-services-honoring-mandela?lite=

I read the following quote and it really touched me personally,

““The public is urged to gather in halls, churches, mosques, temples, synagogues and in their homes for prayer services and meditation, reflecting on the life of Madiba and his contribution to our country and the world,” urged South African President Jacob Zuma.” 

This is true; Nelson Mandela really did touch many lives within South Africa but also around the world too.

Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa and helped lead the country out of its heavily racially-divisive history of apartheid. That is pretty amazing.

Nelson Mandela was an extraordinary person. He did not only help the black people of South Africa, he helped the whites as well.

"Pastor Niekie Lamprecht remembered, "What helped the white people of South Africa was Mr. Mandela's attitude. He said, 'Let's forgive,' and he forgave."”

This quote is an amazing representation of Nelson Mandela. He was an extraordinary person who helped people see things in a better light and find peace with others. This is how he touched so many people.

Nelson Mandela didn’t just make a difference for black people; he made a difference for white people too. This is something that not a lot of people have done.

Nelson Mandela forgave all the people who discriminated against him, even those who imprisoned him. This is amazing to me. There are people in today’s society that can’t forgive others over little things. Nelson Mandela forgave all, and just wanted peace.

We need more people like Nelson Mandela in this world. He was truly an amazing person and will hopefully be remembered for years to come. More people need to realize that being kind to one another and having peace will make this world a better place. So in the remembrance of Nelson Mandela, forgive someone for their wrong doing and make this world a better more peaceful place to be.