Remembering Nelson Mandela

Article by Patch Editor Marc Richardson

Anti-apartheid crusader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela is dead. 

Mandela spent a lifetime fighting for human rights, including the 27 years he spent behind bars fighting racial segregation in South Africa. He won that battle and became president of his country. 

Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in Mvezo, Transkei, on July 18, 1918. According to the NelsonMandela.org website: "No words can adequately describe this enormous loss to our nation and to the world."  

The organization goes on to say, "We give thanks for his life, his leadership, his devotion to humanity and humanitarian causes. We salute our friend, colleague and comrade and thank him for his sacrifices for our freedom. The three charitable organisations that he created dedicate ourselves to continue promoting his extraordinary legacy."

Funeral arrangements will be released by the current S. Africa President in the days to come.

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