President Russell M. Nelson passes away at age 101

“He is just the gentlest and sweetest person you could ever hope to associate with,” said President Dallin H. Oaks. “And he will always be remembered that way.”
Did you know President Russell M. Nelson played the bugle in elementary school? Read these 101 facts about his inspiring life.
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President McKay opened his eyes and said, “Brother Nelson, it doesn’t feel good to me. Your place is here in Salt Lake City. ... I don’t think you should go to Chicago.”
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Do you remember these 10 prophetic invitations?
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“The focus of the last 40 years in medicine and surgery was changed to devote the rest of my life in full-time service to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
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