But from her life and example we can take inspiration about coping with grief and moving forward even after having been touched by inexplicable evil. The slaying of Lord Mountbatten as well as so many British military was a catalyst for Margaret Thatcher’s government to take a courageous and hard-line stance against the terrorist IRA. Mountbatten’s loss was both symbolic for the nation, and personal for those who loved and respected him. Lord Mountbatten's service to Great Britain spans three reigns and two world wars. His life ran like a golden thread of inspiration and service through the history of our country in this century.

Source: Fox News June 18, 2017 10:10 UTC