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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the following statement from spokesman Daniel Woodruff on the passing of a young, full-time missionary in Central Africa:
We are saddened to share news of the passing of a young missionary. Elder Hermann Keredjim Mwanken, age 21, passed away Monday after a brief illness. He had been serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Mbuji-Mayi Mission since November 2017. Elder Mwanken is from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. We pray that his family and loved ones will feel comforted and supported at this difficult time.
Sherrie CraigOctober 24, 2019
I can only imagine the heartache of this family and others who have suffered such a loss. May they be comforted in their grief is our prayer.
Alisi FiliagaOctober 23, 2019
Elder Hermann Keredjim Mwanken. We pray that his family and loved ones will feel comforted and supported at this difficult time.