by Erin Cox and Andrew Adams, KSL TV
SALT LAKE CITY — Church members and other mourners remembered the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson on Sunday as a visionary who was also a kind and loving leader.
President Nelson passed away late Saturday after over seven and a half years leading Latter-day Saints.
The President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russel M. Nelson impacted countless lives across the globe, from those who are members of his faith, and those who are not.
Interfaith leaders across the Beehive State believe President Nelson was not only a good friend to them, but they recognize that even though they didn’t share the same faith, he was a man called of God.
Rabbi Sam Spector of Congregation Kol Ami will never forget having lunch with President Nelson.
“The way he talked and looked at me was as though he saw holiness in me,” Rabbi Spector said. “And that really meant a lot to me.”
Rabbi Spector asked President Nelson for advice as he struggled with criticism from his congregation.
“He gave me the simplest and yet most profound advice, which was, remember two things every morning when you wake up: Love your fellow person and love God,” Rabbi Spector said. “Those words have stuck with me and it’s advice I implement regularly.”
