Cambodian king Norodom Sihanouk died Wednesday. Sihanouk was 89 years old and served 6 decades in Cambodia. He was in China when he died. Wednesday thousands were mourning over his loss saying this was his final return. Many said he was the father and they were the children. Sihanouk served as the king during some of the most trubelent times. He signaled the end of an era and heavy politics that the country held. To many the passing of the king was the end of the activist monarchy and his role was the distinction between king and politician. He is most remembered as someone who showed great concern for the poor.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/18/world/asia/thousands-mourn-former-king-sihanouk-in-cambodian-capital.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0
Thomas Fuller
October 18th 2012
Kacie Greer
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