"You were generals in the War in Heaven and one day when you are in the spirit world, you will be enthralled by those you are associated with. You will ask someone in which time period they lived and you might hear, 'I was with Moses when he parted the Red Sea,' or 'I helped build the pyramids,' or 'I fought with Captain Moroni.' And as you are standing there in amazement, someone will turn to you and ask you which of the prophets' time did you live in? And when you say 'Gordon B. Hinckley' a hush will fall over every hall and corridor in Heaven, and all in attendance will bow at your presence. You were held back six thousand years because you were the most talented, most obedient, most courageous, and most righteous". Elder Boyd K. Packer
I think this quote sums it all up. He is an amazing man and how lucky are we to have lived in the same time as him. He will be greatly missed.
I stole this quote from Becky's Blog. I was so emotional reading it! I just think of all that is going on in this world, and how valiant we really must have been to been put on the earth in these times.
6 comments:
I love this! I just really admire what a good man he was.
WOW....thank you for such a humbling post!!
I love that quote too.
Wasn't he the greatest???
I am glad it touched you like it touched me! I love it!
Jylaire,
I love your blog! I was so glad to hear from you - it makes me want to bawl like a baby. I'm loving TX and so excited about the boys (p.s. do you care if we maybe copy Beckett? Steve loves it!!!) It's so fun to see your totally cute family. I'll miss you guys!
President Packer Refutes "Generals" Rumor — LDS Church News / Additional story
A quotation has been widely circulated, attributed to President Boyd K. Packer or other General Authorities, stating that today's youth were "generals in the war in heaven" and that upon their return to heaven "all in attendance will bow in [their] presence." In a statement published in the 28 April 2001 edition of the LDS Church News, an approved publication of the Church, President Packer said, "I did not make that statement. I do not believe that statement. None of the Brethren made that statement." President Packer sent a letter to mission presidents requesting their help in clarifying this matter among missionaries and members.
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