An optimist who believed he could help lead the country away from its violent past and to bring people from all walks of life together . Donna writes : He was an activist , teacher , freedom fighter , and inspiration . He argued that to be free was to live in a society that respected others ' rights . He 's legacy will inspire us for years to come , she writes .
Donna writes : He was an activist , teacher , freedom fighter , and inspiration . He argued that to be free was to live in a society that respected others ' rights . He 's legacy will inspire us for years to come , she writes .