HI, I’M LES PATTERSON. I’m a storyteller and a poet, a leader, a connector, and a business owner. I’m a veteran. I’m a husband, father, and grandfather. Those are some of the important roles in my life. As for me… Well, I’m a person of greatness who strives to make a difference in life. I strive to live my Power of Three personal promises to 1) create a new story, 2) to get back up every time, no matter what,…
As we approach Independence Day, I pause to honor the families of the “heroes proved,” they who sacrificed their all for the liberties and freedom we hold most dear. We call those families “Gold Star Families.” GOLD STAR FAMILIES These are the Gold Star families I am most closely connected with. Brett & Zell Allred, parents of Michael Allred Ron & Jody Wood, parents of Ronald Tanner Wood Colette Orchard, widow of Clyde Kramme Jennie Taylor, widow of Brent Taylor I…
Nestled throughout the sacred grounds of the North Logan Memorial Park are several military veterans who lie at rest. Vern Russell James and Norman Ray Sunderland are two of them, both veterans of the Korea War. Frank Boyer Salisbury is a veteran of World War II. And Army Sergeant First Class Hughby F. Barker is a veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Each of these veterans is the reason we are here today. We honor and remember each…
Over the years I have come to realize it’s crucial we learn how to confidently talk about the uncomfortable, especially those things which make us different… Race and sexual orientation, politics and religion, mistakes of the past and of the present. Asking sincere and respectful questions, listening with a strong desire to understand, and having real conversations will create real understanding, build real connections, and foster real relationships. Such conversations are needed now in Cache Valley. I’m grateful for those…
Rumors are starting to circulate alleging the reason Utah housing prices are skyrocketing is that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is attempting to control who lives here. It may be easy to believe such hyperbole in our current state of hyper conspiracy theories where we seek only to spew forth vitriol against anything we disagree with rather than validate claims or do our own research. Fortunately, even a cursory look at market activity will show the reality…
FOR THE GOLD STAR FAMILIES By Les Patterson Upon the altars of Freedom Their lives young and Old Willingly given as a lasting Sacrifice By the courageous and the Bold In honor and eternal Memory May we forever never Forget If not for their sworn Allegiance Each of us would face the Threat We stand today in solemn Honor In frigid weather or sweltering Heat Even in pristine and ideal Conditions Our circumstances can not be Beat We live today…
From the darkness of Golgotha on Good Friday, to the miraculous triumph of Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate with you the gift of Easter, the gift of hope and everlasting peace brought to each of us through the Atonement and Resurrection of our Beautiful Savior Jesus Christ. 🎼🎼🎼 Fair is the sunshine, Fairer the moonlight And all the stars in heav’n above; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer And brings to all the world his love. 🎼🎼🎼 When the sting of…
Through tragedy The soul most broken is healed By the touching hand Of unseen angels – Les Patterson
Elisa and I are experiencing our first Christmas in 30 years sleeping in with no kids jumping on the bed (or softly knocking on the door as they got older). Even our very first Christmas morning we were blessed to already have our first child, our son Cody who was born on December 23rd. We brought home on Christmas Eve in a stocking large enough to swaddle him. As empty nesters we experience a range of emotions, missing our kiddos…
Spirituality for me focuses intentionally focusing on faith which gives purpose to my actions. I intentionally prioritize time each week to sup in the pews of organized faith, joining with others who are also pressing forward. I intentionally seek guidance from God through prayer and scriptures to help me better understand this journey of life. I intentionally seek to aid others on their perpetual journey with faith. PERPETUAL FAITH By Les Patterson He is the beginning The start of our…