We pay tribute to HRH Mandela, because he is more than a mere man reaching a great age. HRH (because he is truly a “King to the World”) represents survival in the truest sense of the word.
There is no mortal comparison to Nelson Mandela. There are other great leaders, but none to have sustained such horrible, inhumane injustice, just for standing up for RIGHT. For believing in his right to stand, suffering the consequences, and, like the Great Phoenix, return from the ashes of his life, and still stand.
For another nation to invade your country, oppress, rape and pillage your people and your land and then, imprison you for more than a decade, taking you away from your wife and children, most people would demand retribution against his persecutors and false accusers. After all, he was fighting for his own country.
We honor you Mr. Mandela and marvel that you are still going strong. That you are still standing for humans all over the world. And most of all, that you have shown us how to live in the face of adversity, with grace and humility and courage and strength.
Long Live Our World King Mandela.