Live on Forever

A thought came to me, rather a lesson I was taught several years ago, at a Zone Conference in Bulgaria, while serving a mission.  It was a simple yet profound lesson that has been applied in many different aspects of my life.
With it being Passover Wednesday and a few days before Easter, I wanted to share this profound lesson.  It is comprised of one single word, possibly the most important word in the English or any other language, REMEMBER.
With Easter we are celebrating the Atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Throughout the scriptures we are counseled to "Always remember Him."  The word remember is used over 140 times throughout the Bible and over 220 times including each tense in the Book of Mormon. 
The best way to pay homage to a loved one or a hero, is to remember them.  By keeping their memory alive, is a constant reminder of the type of person they are or the life they live/lived.  We can always remember their sacrifices and examples of those we hold dear in our hearts.
Enjoy this beautiful weekend as we celebrate and spend time with our families, since we are all still observing social distancing.

I have many heroes in my life that have passed away.  But they continue to play a crucial role in my life, as I strive to live my life in a manner that would make them proud. 

"Heroes never die.  They live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who follow their footsteps." 

-Nate Taylor

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  1. Tim and Deb HaveronApril 8, 2020 at 11:09 AM

    Love your posts and your example Nate. Keep inspiring the rest of us to be as strong as you are. Give your wife a big hug from me. -Deb

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