[Chapter-delegates] Our thoughts are with you, South Africa

[Ted Mooney]

I'd like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt sympathies to
our brothers and sisters in South Africa, and indeed, the world, for the
passing of one of the greatest statesman of all time, Nelson Mandela.

The tributes, accolades, recounting of his life and work have all been
made by many more eloquent than I.  However, I join the people of the
world to mourn his passing and to exalt his life of sacrifice, peace,
reconciliation and unwavering belief in the dignity and freedom of all
people. 

With admiration,

Ted Mooney
Senior Director, Membership & Services
The Internet Society
1775 Wiehle Avenue
Reston, VA 20190 USA
Office: +1 703-439-2774
Cell: +1 301-980-6446
eMail: mooney at isoc.org


 
On 12/8/13 1:52 PM, "Gabriel Latjor NDow" <md at gambian.com> wrote:

>Greetings,
>
>Please allow me to convey are deepest condolences and solidarity with our
>brothers and sisters in the two chapters - ISOC South Africa and Gauteng,
>on the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela!
>
>We, in The Gambia, and indeed the rest of Africa, feel especially proud
>to have an affinity to this giant who toiled for freedom on this African
>soil.  Africa's gift to the world, Mandela, is a testimony of the triumph
>of the human spirit.
>
>While we, as members of the Internet Society cherish and value 'Internet
>Freedom', let us remind ourselves lest we forget, that it is human
>beings, societies, governments, nations and their humanism that is
>invariably reflected on the internet.
>
>May the spirit of Madeba be reflected on the Internet!
>
>Gabriel Latjor NDow
>ISOC Gambia  
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