Nelson Mandela your presence would forever remain with us. The world holds a record of you from 1918 to 2013, but I hold your leadership and greatness record in my heart forever.
I remember being asked in 2006, "if not you who would you be and why" when I was employed by Citibank after being called and chosen from recruits across the globe. My answer was very clear and straightforward: Nelson Mandela, the ability for forgiveness and to integrate both the black and white". Shortly afterwards, I lived and worked in South Africa for 1 year and 8 months. I had a taste of both working and living in South Africa. You made a great impact in the life of your people, and you attracted the world by your leadership qualities and style. I would not have migrated to South Africa if not for your freedom fight to integrate both the black and white removing the violence of apartheid.
Today, South African has become a better place and the path to leadership and freedom is very clear.
A hero who has taught the world the true meaning of greatness and leadership.
Many die and are forgotten, but you would be remembered for something and forever. I rejoice you have gone to rest and, please send greetings to my father when you see him.
There is no vacuum in the spiritual realm and can now understand why I was awake at 3am. I tried to put on the television and could hear South Africans rejoicing that Africa's true icon has gone home to rest. I join them to celebrate because when great men live us beyond this present world we celebrate and not cry. I celebrate you, Africa's true leader and king.
Greatness: It produces an aroma recognizable from afar. Madiba you are an epitome of greatness just like Jesus-Christ and Victoria Soto. Men and Women who are ready to give up their life for humanity to become a better place. Selflessness and service against all odds.
Madiba, you have taught us when a man finally rules his people that selflessness against all odds is what would make a difference. You have taught us when a man rules his people that ability for forgiveness to integrate the poor and rich cannot be taken away from our agenda. You have taught us when a man rules his people preparation in the wilderness is a prerequisite. You have taught us how a Man's long walk to freedom can lead to the freedom of others. You have taught us if a Man goes to Jail let him comeback with a gift to humanity. You have taught us that a Man cannot rule without his head and heart as both were made to work together. You have taught us that fame is not about moving with the movers and shakers of society, but you have to earn it through preparation in the wilderness.
"Great men earn fame, not on the mountain top, but in the wilderness of life bringing freedom and life to a race once considered dead".
"Great men age gracefully until they raise their hand and the spirit departs from them going home in honour and gratitiude".
"Great men fall and get up because of the height they have to attain."
Madiba you have a left a footprint in the sand of times.
Madiba you have given us a secret weapon of love and forgiveness no matter the circumstances.
Madiba you understood leadership, you lived it, and you gave room for succerssorship.
Madiba when shrubs depart in the forest nobody recognizes it because of its size. However, when the tallest tree regenerates and gives room for other trees we celebrate them.
Madiba Madiba Madiba Madiba Madiba Madiba Madiba!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Love you so much and bon voyage.
"Great men earn fame, not on the mountain top, but in the wilderness of life bringing freedom and life to a race once considered dead".
"Great men age gracefully until they raise their hand and the spirit departs from them going home in honour and gratitiude".
"Great men fall and get up because of the height they have to attain."
"You cannot kill a great man's voice because somehow it gets to the top."
"You can hijack the vehicle of greatness, but you cannot stop it".
"You can delay greatness, but you cannot stop it."
"When a Man goes to jail let him come out with a gift to humanity".
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