My bishop was shot and killed at our church on Sunday. The shooter was a mentally ill man with a vendetta against the Mormon church, he did not even know our bishop. Bishop Sannar was a true hero and tried to save everyone else around him once he realized this man was dangerous. He leaves behind a beautiful wife and six boys. This tragedy is just so senseless and sick. There are so few answers to be had when it comes to things like this. What I do know though is that God is in control. While that doesn't mean we will be shielded from pain, it does mean that eventually, if we live His gospel, He will grant us greater happiness than we can even imagine now. We will be resurrected to live again with Him and our loved ones. And that's about all I know, but it's what gets you through.
So this post is my tribute to Bishop Sannar. Thank you for your willingness to be our bishop. Thank you for being a righteous priesthood holder and an excellent example of an LDS father. Thank you for trying to get everyone out of the church when the shooting began. Thank you for being so brave. Your good name will now be forever remembered as a martyr for your faith. My prayers and support are with Julie and the kids. May God bless them with every comfort and hope at this time.
3 comments:
Amber, that is awful. That must have been terrifying for you and the other ward members as well. Our prayers are with that brave Bishop's family and your ward.
So sad...incomprehensible really.
I appreciate your thoughts Amber. I'm reminded of Nephi's testimony, "I know that He loveth His children, nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things." ...and like you say...that is enough.
My thoughts and prayers are with your bishop's family and your ward.
Amber, thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony, that is such a sad thing that happened and you have found very comforting messages from it. Thanks for always being such a great example. We'll keep that family in our prayers.
Love you,
Briana
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