Nelson Mandela

People are shaken to hear the death of Nelson Mandela, a man who inspired many and revered by many as well. The reason for this is because he used every ounce if his being to bring peace to South Africa even after being thrown in prison for twenty-seven years charged with treason. He could have backed down or lashed out on the people responsible for his incarceration, but instead he moved forward still trying to achieve peace and the end of racial domination, doing so in a peaceful manner. He won the hearts of the nation before and while he was President of South Africa. He understood the common man unlike his predecessors and colleagues. His understanding and unwavering resolve is what got him the love, respect, and trust of many. Mandela has also been called a saint, although he denied the complement by saying he was, "not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying." Of course, others thought he was indeed a saint which is why his death was such a big deal. He will be missed and certainly not forgotten.