It is amazing how a freedom fighter in South Africa can affect me but he did. I read his book on his "Long Walk to Freedom" and his inspiration for the Boks but I don't live in South Africa, I was not part of those that benefited his work but he was still an inspiration for all of us globally. He believed in equality for all regardless of race, color and gender. And it made it all more meaningful when his memorial service was conducted on the World Humans' Rights Day.
The interfaith prayers, everyone else's eulogies of him, the sea of colors mourning for him. That was a sight to behold on his own. Although I still can't understand that the most notable picture from the memorial service was one of Barack Obama taking a selfie with the Danish PM and how Michelle Obama "stare" at him.
He is really the Father of the rainbow nation and he fought for what he truly believe in. I have friends from South Africa that benefited from all that he had fought for. And for that, I truly respect him and I respect all that he represents. This is the case where I believe, one individual can make a difference. There won't be another Madiba for a long while. Looking at the current world leaders and their weak policies, Madiba was a breath of fresh air that made the difference at the right place and time.
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