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freshwest

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30. That was the first thought that came to my mind, too. A wise and compassionate man.

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Fri Dec 6, 2013, 02:08 AM

Dec 2013

He did his part for the world well. He is part of the era of so many great men laid to rest now. Nelson was born July 18, 1918. JFK was born May 29, 1917. The light they showed the world in their years will not be put out:

Mrs. Kennedy and AG Robert F. Kennedy walk away from President Kennedy's casket after lighting the Eternal Flame. The evergreen boughs which cover the base of the temporary Eternal Flame can be seen behind them. The Presidential Honor Guard is in front of and to the left of Mrs. Kennedy. Note the presence of the Green Beret.

We have seen terrible and wonderful things in our lives. Thanks for posting this, Cha.

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Tweet from The Apollo Marquee on Nelson Mandela's Passing.. [View all] Cha Dec 2013 OP

... Cha Dec 2013 #1

That was the first thought that came to my mind, too. A wise and compassionate man. freshwest Dec 2013 #30

I was hoping to see you on this thread, fresh~ They called him "Madiba".. Cha Dec 2013 #31

He changed our world, yes he did. sheshe2 Dec 2013 #2

Sweet quote to post from the President, she, Cha Dec 2013 #5

love that quote RT Atlanta Dec 2013 #9

I didn't know that, RT Atlanta.. thank you. Cha Dec 2013 #32

I had the honor of meeting him when he visited Boston... DonViejo Dec 2013 #3

Wow, how fortunate for Cha Dec 2013 #6

Here are just a few minutes from that great day... DonViejo Dec 2013 #11

"A Special Place in my Heart for Massachusetts.."! Cha Dec 2013 #13

Mayor Ray Flynn, my then boss, is there on stage.... DonViejo Dec 2013 #14

Thanks for that bit of history, DV.. I knew I recognized Cha Dec 2013 #17

Lucky you! My first DonViejo Dec 2013 #21

Good for you.. out there fighting for our rights from the get go, DV.. Cha Dec 2013 #25

Thank you for the video DV, sweet! sheshe2 Dec 2013 #16

You're welcome sheshe2 and... DonViejo Dec 2013 #18

Are you from Massachusetts, DonViejo? sheshe2 Dec 2013 #20

Yes... DonViejo Dec 2013 #22

Hey! sheshe2 Dec 2013 #24

Our youngest son is graduating from UMass/Amherst DonViejo Dec 2013 #26

For you, DonViejo~ Cha Dec 2013 #29

My former in-laws left South Africa to escape apartheid etherealtruth Dec 2013 #4

Right, etherealthruth.. in no way does it Cha Dec 2013 #8

It just hit me that there is one significant fact Maraya1969 Dec 2013 #7

Thanks for sharing that, Maraya~ Amazing when you Cha Dec 2013 #12

Good catch Maraya! DonViejo Dec 2013 #19

Saw it on GEM$NBComcast malaise Dec 2013 #10

Yes it is, malaise.. here's a short vid from DonViejo when Cha Dec 2013 #15

k/r marmar Dec 2013 #23

mahalo marmar Cha Dec 2013 #27

Nelson Mandela on "Rest in peace".. Cha Dec 2013 #28

His peaceful soul has left this world~ sheshe2 Dec 2013 #33

I know it's absolutely totally Cha Dec 2013 #34

I just watched that video, beautiful, Cha sheshe2 Dec 2013 #35

Wasn't it just the most poignant beautifully done Cha Dec 2013 #36