Heroes Never Die

LEOs, today is a solemn one. I am sure all of you know the memories that are flooding back today. Some of you started this career due to today's events 15 years ago. Everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when it happened. Terror. Panic. Anger. Sadness. All those feelings satan wants us to live by. Maybe you questioned your beliefs. Maybe you pondered revenge. Maybe you just thought it wasn't real. But all of you stepped up to meet the opposition and serve.

Today, we honor the sacrifice of heroes and more importantly the recognition that all people have the potential for greatness and empathy if given the chance. 15 years ago we bonded. Political rivals, high school bullies, racisms, family feuds, and the likes all disappeared in an instant for common concern for each other. We gave comfort. We cried together. We prayed together. We served together.

15 years is a long time to remember back to. Traumatic incidents will burn images in our minds but even those memories can fade with time. Let's remember our heroes. Ponder their sacrifice. Realize some gave their lives in a perfect emulation of our Savior. Pray for peace but also go and publish it. "Never Forget" is more than a special phrase meant to encourage unity. "Never Forget" is a plea, and one we find often in the scriptures. Never forget all the sacrifices others have given but if you do, remember. You are all the protectors against evil. Now go chase the wolves away from His sheep.

Mourn then take courage.

Godspeed, LEOs.

-LDS Sheepdog