
- “It wasn’t a sad moment for me because he served probably longer than any other prophet has served, and he did so well. It was a peaceful thing for me.” Caleb Smith, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

- “He served very admirably, and I think it was just time, for his sake.” John Vineyard, Computer Science

- “It was really heartbreaking because President Monson has been the prophet I remember most. He’s been a strong influence in my life. I see him as a sort of grandfather figure in my life, so I’m sad.” Maddy Harward, Family Life

“Once I thought about it I wasn’t as sad anymore because I realized he would be with his wife and I realized it would all work out, like it always does.” Desiree Mitchell, Political Science

- “I remember going to President Worthen’s inauguration my freshmen year and there was a complete shift in feeling in the room when President Monson walked in, and it was just powerful.” Sydney Layton, Statistics

- “I always liked how he always started General Conference talks with a big joke or something light, he was always easy going.” Keith Taylor, Pre-Elementary Education

- “I think it’s cool just to look back on everything he did during his life and his service and legacy.” Boston Kelley, Economics

- “I think what I remember most, what stood out to me the most, was his constant attention to the individual.” Michael Call, Comparative Arts and Letters

- “He’s had a remarkable career as an apostle and blessed so many lives. It’s a time to just be grateful to the entire Monson family for their selflessness in sharing this great leader with us.” Robert Freeman, Associate Dean of Religious Education