|
-
5th December 13, 04:17 PM
#1
With Respects
Noting the death of Nelson Mandela. Not a Scot. Not a kilt-wearer to the best of my knowledge, but a widely acclaimed inspirational leader.
No politically motivated replies to this post please, it is not initiated in that way.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
-
The Following 8 Users say 'Aye' to Father Bill For This Useful Post:
-
5th December 13, 04:19 PM
#2
Aye to that padre, a man of the people for the people. A great man has passed, may he rest in peace.
Friends stay in touch on FB simon Taylor-dando
Best regards
Simon
-
The Following 5 Users say 'Aye' to Grizzly For This Useful Post:
-
5th December 13, 04:37 PM
#3
I had not heard; he like Gandhi are to be respected for their peaceful reaction to violence. RIP
-
-
5th December 13, 04:48 PM
#4
Not unexpected, but still a shock when I heard the news.
-
-
5th December 13, 04:58 PM
#5
An inspiration to us all, may he rest in peace.
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
-
-
5th December 13, 05:22 PM
#6
I knew he was very ill this past few days and it saddens me to hear he has passed. He suffered years in prison so others would eventually be free and now he is free from the suffering of the body. Be at peace Baba Mandela.
I have arrived, I am home
In the here, In the now
I am solid, I am free
In the ultimate, I dwell
By Thich Nhat Hahn from No Death, No Fear
"Greater understanding properly leads to an increasing sense of responsibility, and not to arrogance."
-
The Following User Says 'Aye' to brewerpaul For This Useful Post:
-
6th December 13, 08:20 AM
#7
 Originally Posted by Grizzly
Aye to that padre, a man of the people for the people. A great man has passed, may he rest in peace.
Exactly. Rest in peace indeed.
-
-
6th December 13, 03:54 PM
#8
Someone we can all take an example from and someone who probably averted a bloodbath in his own land by his example. As a young person I found it very difficult to understand how people could discriminate against others in the way that was so prevalent then. To witness his readiness to put this behind him without rancour was such a lesson in humanity.
-
The Following 4 Users say 'Aye' to Phil For This Useful Post:
-
9th December 13, 11:55 AM
#9
I think its a shame that he will see from his grave his beloved country turn to rack and ruin , ehe was a freedom fighter and deserves respect for fighting for his beliefs . South Africa will be worse for his passing .
-
-
5th December 13, 05:24 PM
#10
When a thoroughly good and righteous man dies we are all that little bit diminished. RIP Nelson Mandela!
-
The Following 3 Users say 'Aye' to Peter Crowe For This Useful Post:
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks