Nelson Mandela passed away Thursday evening November 5, 2013. I awoke to the news. He lived about 2 miles from our apartment. All South African TV stations have been showing tributes to him all day long. Friday night Mom and I went out to Mandela Square for dinner. As the video shows there is a heroic sized statue of Mandela there. Many people were paying tribute to him with flowers, candles and notes. This will be a somber week in South Africa. The State funeral will be held next Saturday.