The world is awash in grief and sorrow over the death of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. I had the opportunity to go to his home in Houghton, Johannesburg along with other mourners. There was a lot of media coverage and people from all walks of life, even from all parts of the world. While there is a general melancholy all over the country due to his passing, there is also an air of celebration of his life and what he stood for.

My little eye caught a few sights and sounds ….

[caption id=”attachment_540” align=”alignleft” width=”300”]Local wrapper Local wrapper[/caption]

[caption id=”attachment_542” align=”alignleft” width=”300”]Traditional Wear Traditional Wear[/caption]

[caption id=”attachment_543” align=”alignleft” width=”300”]Full view all decked out Full view all decked out[/caption]

[caption id=”attachment_544” align=”alignleft” width=”300”]Candles, cards and flowers outside the home Candles, cards and flowers outside the home[/caption]

[caption id=”attachment_545” align=”alignleft” width=”300”]Vehicle fully decked out in ANC colors Vehicle fully decked out in ANC colors[/caption]

[caption id=”attachment_546” align=”alignleft” width=”300”]Hare Krishna Tribute Hare Krishna Tribute[/caption]

[caption id=”attachment_553” align=”alignleft” width=”300”]Many people came to pay their respects Many people came to pay their respects[/caption]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8MQ1wksWZE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPHYKS4yZzE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnVcYPcI7tA

A Final Prayer

May Madiba’s soul rest in eternal peace, and may the merciful Lord give his family & friends strength to go through this trying time and all of us the wisdom to learn from the path he walked.

Amen