Squadron Motto: "Return with Honor"
Has a picture of the Sacred Grove in office (painted by his father)
Who is Robert D. Hales
100
Mother waited outside bedroom for him to say his prayers.
Gave up the dream home to be home with family.
------ L. Tom Perry
100
Influenced as a boy by a stained glass window and Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam.
Refugee during WWII.
------ Dieter F. Uchtdorf
100
Delivery boy for Laundry business (on a bike). Was an award winning pilot.
Spent time building a meetinghouse in his spare time.
------ Dieter F. Uchtdorf
100
Finally baptized his father while in graduate school.
Learned the importance of answers questions from scriptures in MTC (Harold B. Lee).
------ David A. Bednar
200
He called his mother "Stead.
Played football as a youth – it was also how he met his future wife.
------ David A. Bednar
200
Worked on “The Testament” film.
Learned about answer to prayers through rabbits.
He was BYU’s student body president.
------ Neil L. Andersen
200
Ridiculed for wearing a too big hand-me-down suit. Almost pushed him out of the church.
As a very boy he heard a prophet speak which impressed witnessed of living prophets.
------ Boyd K. Packer
200
Learned to care for the widows as a young bishop.
Values learning – earned a master’s degree after being called as an Apostle.
------ Thomas S. Monson
200
Learned about Leadership while a Deacon (president) fom his bishop.
Took out a loan to be a full-tithe payer
Wife built an office so he could serve in church and complete his school work.
------ Robert D. Hales
300
Learned service from observing his mother.
Learned to never postpone following the spirit when a ward member died in the hospital.
------ Thomas S. Monson
300
Learned to follow the spirit by a disastrous car deal.
Felt a strong responsibility to live up to his family’s deep church leadership and sacrifices.
------ M. Russell Ballard
300
Almost quit his profession because of devastating losses but stuck with the learning curve (thanks to his wife) to save others in the future.
Baptized at 16 years of age.
------ Russell M. Nelson
300
Both Grandfathers (2) were in Quorum of Twelve.Learned about leading others by being the President of his Seminary.
------ M. Russell Ballard
300
Church volleyball instilled a confidence in him. Influenced by his "pioneer heritage."
Learned good “business skills” in his Aaronic Priesthood leadership positions.
------ L. Tom Perry
400
Goal-oriented father taught him to set goals.
Had a deep Spiritual experience when brother decided to go on a mission.
------ Quentin L. Cook
400
Almost quit school while standing on the Maeser Quad because he was overwhelmed. His inactive father accepted a calling to be a Sunday School teacher.
------ Jeffrey R. Holland
400
Nearly mugged in Chicago – following the Spirit led to his delivery.
Future father-in-law prompted his career away from radio broadcasting.
------ Dallin H. Oaks
400
Parents "loved the Savior." Primary songs (in general) influenced his testimony.
------ Quentin L. Cook
400
Parents were committed to education for their children.
Mission President instilled a love for Gospel teaching and the Book of Mormon.
Discovered the power of Priesthood blessing as a missionary.
------ Jeffrey R. Holland
500
Wife wondered if he was doing the right thing—his prayers lead to a job change.
Tutored in basement by father. Changed his professional direction.
------ Henry B. Eyring
500
Testimony at Hill Cumorah Pageant.
Learned about manhood from father (saving for an ironing machine).
------ D. Todd Christofferson
500
Non-member father was impressed with Ezra Taft Benson who influenced him greatly.
Wife had a major impact on him (mission, looking people in the eye, etc.).
------ Richard G. Scott
500
Received ice cream or coins for doing good or accepting a calling.
Found out as an adult that he had polio as a child.
------ Boyd K. Packer
500
Influenced by highly educated parents.
Served as a set-apart missionary during his military service.