As I look out among you, I see the miracle that was given to us which is the example of love Clint shared among us. I know he has had an impact on all of your lives. I have known Clint since as long as I can remember. You see Clint’s parents and my parents were friends’ way before we were born. We have always called each other cousins because we spent so much time together with our families we actually believed it. It wasn’t ironic we married cousins in Kelly and Rachel. This was by design. We have never left each other’s side. I have always admired and wanted to be just like Clint. Clint taught me Loyalty (Clint never waivered. Clint knew who he was and he didn’t need to be anyone else. He loved Kelly and the kids and whenever I would ask them if there was anything I could do for him he would just say take care of Kelly and the kids. He was a loyal family man.), Brotherhood (He was always there for me in good times and in bad. I could always count on him. He always accepted me for who I was. He really looked up to his two Bros Chad and Casey.), Love (John 15:13 – in my scriptures Clint wrote Bros 4 Life next to the scripture. He showed Charity, He would give his life for his friends, that is how much he loved them. He loved Kelly more than anything in this world. I could see it in his eyes and he always poured his heart out to me about this), and Service (Anyone who knows Clint knows he was a hard worker). It was an honor to share in this special bond with him in this life, a bond that will continue on the other side. Our friend, son, brother, husband, father, cousin, Uncle, and coach memory and legacy will never die. We must carry on what Clint has taught us.
In December I told Clint 2010 would be his year to be made strong and become more powerful than anyone of us could know. As typical Clint he said, “Bring it on Boy.” He has become powerful and just look at what his impact has done. We are all here today because of it.
Clint and I shared a saying this last July. We would tell each other to Hold the Line. In battle a commander doesn’t yell Hold the Line when everything is going well rather he yells it when the line starts to break because soldiers being tempted to leave and flee….Hold the line means to look death in the face and accomplish the mission. I will always remember to hold the line and all of us together must hold the line and carry on the mission and legacy of our dear friend. Clint always said this life is about “creating memories.”
In closing I want to share a quote and a scripture. The quote is from Joseph Smith. He said, “All your losses in this life will be made up to you in the resurrection”. Lastly Nephi said “the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance. “
Clint was chosen and he was delivered. And so I say to my friend, my cousin, my brother, I will continue to hold on to the memories and hold the line. I promise to watch over and take care of Kelly, Callie and Tessa. Thank you for always believing in me. Until we meet again.
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