Overview

• An Oct. 1 tribute broadcast featured Dallin H. Oaks, Susan H. Porter, Gérald Caussé, Carl B. Cook, Jeffrey R. Holland and Henry B. Eyring, with music by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
• Oaks recounted seeing Nelson two days before his death on Sept. 27 at age 101, saying the prophet struggled to speak but clearly conveyed love.
• The church scheduled a public viewing on Monday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City and a public funeral on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at noon.
• Free tickets are required and are available online starting Thursday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m., with attendees for the funeral asked to be seated by 11:30 a.m.
• Leaders highlighted Nelson’s legacy of personal ministering and global initiatives, including more than 200 temple announcements and expanded humanitarian outreach, while noting Oaks is the senior apostle next in line.