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Though we have rightly applauded our ancestors for their spiritual achievements ... those of us who prevail today will have done no small thing.

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Neal A. Maxwell
Age: 78 †
Born: 1926
Born: July 6
Died: 2004
Died: July 21
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Neal Ash Maxwell
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