Words to the Spirit of Nelson Mandela by Julius Barnes

As many of your brothers and sisters mourn over your passing away, I would just personally like to say thank you, thank you and thank you again for leaving us with a legacy that will surpass the test of times. You have left us with a ruler
to be measured by as individuals; it was your courageousness, strength and
unwavering commitment that will forever be embedded in our hearts, minds and souls. We will always remember that smile of yours and the lesson being that even though you knew you were wrongfully imprisoned you still smiled in the face of those who brought in-justice upon you, when we would’ve been contemplating a way to seek revenge if it had been us in your shoes. Because of your trial we all were a part of it and during those long days and nights that you sat in that 5 by 9 cell your spirit allowed us to deal with our own situations. That only confirmed the words “That Brilliant Minds Come Out of a 5 by 9.With that being said all I want to say is Thank You for the guidance and words of wisdom that
you shared with us and to assure you that your spirit will never die.  In the words of Maya Angelou “I TOO
SHALL RISE “…………………………….

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