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Canadian Church Leaders Offer Condolences in Wake of Terrorist Attacks

On behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder G. Lawrence Spackman, Elder Alain L. Allard and Elder Paul D. M. Christensen issued the following statement Thursday:

“We are deeply saddened by the events that have occurred this week in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and in our nation’s capital yesterday. We grieve with all those affected by this tragedy and offer our condolences to the families and friends of the victims.

“In this hour of great sorrow, we pray the Spirit of our Father in Heaven will provide comfort, peace and healing to all at this difficult time.”

 

G. Lawrence Spackman, Area Seventy, North America Central

Alain L. Allard, Area Seventy, North America Northeast

Paul D.M. Christensen, Area Seventy, North American Northwest