Elder Maxwell passed on last night after a valiant struggle with leukemia. As he often reminded us he was blessed with “a delay en route.” We were fortunate to have him a few years longer but that does not not diminish the loss of his passing.
I feel foolish for taking this so hard. Personally, I met him once when I had the pleasure of serving him lunch at a Regional Conference. But I loved him for his sermons.
Possibly my favorite writing of his is the June 1996 Ensign article “Becoming a Disciple.”
A great disciple has returned home.
UPDATE: The Deseret News has posted this statement from the First Presidency:
We greatly sorrow over the passing of our beloved associate and friend, Elder Neal Ash Maxwell of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. His life has been most extraordinary. He has excelled in the very many endeavors in which he has been engaged and particularly in his devoted service since his call to the Apostleship in 1981.His incisive mind, his tremendous teaching abilities and his remarkable leadership have greatly assisted in moving forward the work of the Church in all the world.
Our hearts reach out to his beloved companion, Colleen, and other family members. We pray the Lord will comfort and sustain them at this difficult time.
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I heard the news on the radio this morning on the way to work. He was an exceptional speaker and will truly be missed.
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