“I Believe Most People Are Good” is the latest song by country singer Luke Bryan. Recently as I have been driving on the I-15 highway, I have observed the billboard honoring the life of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson. My first thought in seeing this tribute to his life was one of awe. I felt genuinely inspired to live in the state of Utah. I grew up on the east coast, in Westford, Mass., 35 miles west of Boston. My family moved here in 2001 and made Utah our home. I’m not a current LDS member myself, however; I am a church member of Holladay United Church of Christ.
To witness the acknowledgment of President Thomas Monson’s life well served is powerful. As fellow Utahns we all are aware of the polarizing nature of education, environmental issues, health care, politics, religion, etc.
Thank you, Utah, for staying true to your character, religious roots, and setting an example of service. Our state is far from perfect and has its share of moments of brilliance and struggle. Most days I remain inspired to call Utah my home, and “I Believe Most People Are Good.”
Megan Hanrahan, Holladay
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