I was teaching at a little pre-primary school in Pietermaritzburg in 1998 when we decided to take the children to the airport to show them the aeroplanes. While we were there, a large military helicopter arrived and out came Madiba. He graciously shook everyone's hand, introducing himself personally to each of the children and then his photographer took pictures and sent them to the school. What an experience and what a man!
His illness and hospitalisation has left me with an empty, sad feeling in the pit of my stomach and a heaviness on my heart. Although he needs to be at peace, it will be a massive loss to our wonderful country and he will leave a huge hole in many hearts, including mine. Go well, great man! May a little bit of your grace and legacy be left within each of us.
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