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[h=1]Nelson Mandela's legacy honored by NFL community[/h]A South Carolina sheriff is refusing to lower the American flag in tribute to Nelson Mandela, saying the honor should be reserved for American citizens.
President Barack Obama ordered flags lowered to half-staff for the international icon until sunset Monday.
But Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark says not in his department.
"It's just my simple opinion that the flag should only be lowered to half-staff for Americans who sacrificed for their country," Clark told
- By Gregg Rosenthal
- Around The League Editor
- Published: Dec. 5, 2013 at 06:31 p.m.
- Updated: Dec. 5, 2013 at 07:17 p.m
Nelson Mandela isn't an easy person to categorize in a short headline. The New York Times called him a dissident, liberator and statesman.
The first black president of South Africa died Thursday at the age of 95, sparking a worldwide mourning that few others could inspire. Mandela, who emancipated his country from white minority rule, had a worldwide impact that went far beyond politics. (Including a deep connection with soccer.)
Many members of the NFL community expressed their thoughts and condolences after Mandela died Thursday:
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RIP Nelson Mandela...perfect example of a man that fulfilled his purpose...thank you
5:14 PM - 5 Dec 2013