Wrangell Sentinel -

Recently, a well known world figure passed away. His passing was honored by countries and leaders around the world. Flags were lowered to half-staff. Even right here on our small, remote island our flags were lowered. What made this public figure so revered and respected by much of the world? You could use many words to describe him, but I believe one word stands out among them all, that word is Forgiveness. Nelson Mandela devoted his life to ending apartheid in South Africa. For his efforts, he was wrongfully imprisoned for 27 years by his political opponents. After his release from prison...