I was just reading my patriarchal blessing again, that Brother Sharp gave to me way back in 1979. Wow, I had never met him, yet he gave me a powerful blessing that has served as a shining guidepost to me… I sensed him to be a humble man, a man of God, a man of great faith. Even at age 16 I felt his reliance on the Lord, and knew he had a great weight upon himself to say the right words. Anyway, to the family of Patriarch Sharp, I want to say that I’m sure your memories are fond of him, and although you certainly must miss him dearly I know that you must also feel the deep peace of the knowledge of seeing him again, perfected and glorious, a mighty servant of the Lord.