This, of course, was years ago. It's something that happens somewhere else to someone else's kids. What was brought to bear upon the LOCAL leaders? [26][38], At first, beyond the note received at newspaper offices, officials knew little about FAL Zarate Willka's philosophy. My sympathies to everyone that loved Elder Christensen and to the family that is still affected by his loss and the circumstances surrounding it. DebbiePA [14], One group that specifically targeted the LDS Church in Bolivia was known as Fuerzas Armadas de Liberacin Zarate Willka (Zarate Willka Armed Forces of Liberation, hereafter referred to as FAL Zarate Willka), named for a nineteenth century Indian hero. Davis is from Corrine, Utah, while Haycock is from Montana. [58], Following the assassinations, all missionaries were ordered to remain in their rooms for one full week. I was so surprised when I found that post. And a sad and perplexing story, Steve. Elder Belde should be in prison right now. [38], Consequently, as is permitted any time an American citizen is killed by terrorists, an FBI probe was sent to Bolivia on May 30 to investigate the slayings. President Thomas said that upon receiving his call to serve in Sweden, Elder Bailey was so excited to go to a faraway place. The cause of the accident is being investigated by local law enforcement, Penrod continued. A young man attending a youth activity saw a cardboard box in the chapel and took it home to his family, who lived across the street. Many people along the way are to blame, only the dead missionary lies blameless in this situation. It seems it would have at least been in the news but I can't find any record of it. By any metric, it has been a difficult fight for both him and his family ever since the 20-year-old missionary from St. George and his companion were struck by a car on Nov. 30 while serving a Spanish-speaking mission in Boston for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [47][48] This view is further substantiated by the tithes and offerings that go directly to church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, the church's extensive corporate holdings, and the impressive structure and location of its buildings.[14]. No more information was released on the two missionaries. He continued, "I think your son would say, 'Do not grieve, mother. Serve a missionary, someone youre teaching, or a member. Angela then proceeded to explain more about the killing of her mothers cousin, James E. Christensen, and how her mother has not been forthcoming about the particulars of the court proceedings that ensued in the wake of his death: What I can't figure out, and what my mother will not tell me, are the details of the criminal proceedings. Oh brother. In March, a 21-year-old missionary drowned in his homeland of El Salvador, and a 48-year-old mission president in the Philippines died of an apparent heart attack. The impact of the assassinations was not limited to the LDS Church and its members, however. Reed Smith
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