I really like the strong ending. The last paragraph opens and closes nicely.
I would have really liked to have read about some of those hurdles, causes, or challenges. It would have given nice color and depth.

This would be one heck of an eulogy to be read at one’s funeral. Good luck living up to the idea!

Very grand, eloquent and solemn – a eulogy for a statesman. A lot to live up to, as THX notes.