“President Thomas S. Monson was a mighty Prophet of God and we are honored to have served by his side these past 10 years. His far-reaching and multi-faceted ministry touched the lives of people from all walks of life in remarkable ways. As a result, President Monson’s legacy will continue to be an influence for good in the lives of countless individuals and families for generations to come. To his family, we extend our most sincere condolences and love.”
Henry B. Eyring
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Tribute to President Thomas S. Monson from
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
We, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, unitedly express our sincere sense of loss at the passing of President Thomas Spencer Monson. He was our prophet, our leader, our brother, and our dear friend.
President Monson lived an exceptional life of service. He served as an apostle for more than 54 years, the last ten years of which were as the President of the Church. From his earliest days of Church service to the very end of his faithful ministry, he never failed to bear witness, in word and deed, of the truth of the restored gospel and of the divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We will miss his wisdom, his leadership, his meaningful example, and his loving kindness. However, we rejoice in his reunion with his beloved Frances, with other family members who have gone before, and with the prophets of God who preceded him in death, with whom he now stands. As his fellow servants, we echo the words of the Master, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of thy Lord” (Matthew 25:21).
vickieJanuary 3, 2018
I HAD no idea that president Monson had passed away, at least not right now. I had this feeling a month or two ago that he would be leaving us and I probably base that on how he looked. It greatly saddened me and even now I have some tears because I sort of knew it would happen but not just right now. I loved him very much. I'm a convert since 1977 and have seen several prophets leave the earth. I miss them all. May his family be at peace and RIP to president Monson. I can almost see him being so happy to have done such a wonderful job here on this earth and now meeting his wife and relatives who have passed. God bless the Monson family.