I recently had the opportunity to be on BYU campus for the marching band competition, the homecoming spectacular and the BYU homecoming football game. I also stopped by the BYU Bookstore while on campus.

The grounds and buildings were beautifully cared for. The Cougar marching band was awesome and gave a touching tribute to the band teacher from American Fork. The theme of your homecoming was inspiring and uplifting. I hadn’t been to a BYU football game since BYU played Notre Dame at Notre Dame. It was great to see a sea of blue and white instead of a stadium full of “fighting Irish” green.

I have many fond memories of the time I spent at BYU. Those were also difficult days of sacrifice as we studied and learned. I was inspired by devotional speakers such as David O. McKay, Hugh B. Brown and Mathew Cowley. Professors such as Truman Madsen, Bill Pope and Ivan Muse were young men then. I learned great lessons at BYU that have served me well over the years.

There are many great schools in America and around the globe. I salute all who help make BYU such a wonderful place to learn and grow. I salute all who helped make the events I recently attended, including my experience in the Bookstore, so positive.

E. Mark Bezzant
Pleasant Grove