NELSON MANDELA (1918-2013)

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/mandela-dies-belongs-the-ages
Very few world leaders are able to rise to the level of genuine giants of history. There can be no doubt that Nelson Mandela, through his heroism, sacrifice, and leadership, earned his iconic status. . . . [read on]

http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/it-was-privilege-to-have-lived-when-he.html
It was a privilege to have