It's True Sir - All Present And Accounted For

Seldom in the annals of history has there been such an inspiring example of unwavering faith in God as was exhibited by the valiant young sons of the Ammonites. These two thousand and sixty young men were a ®Great support® to their country's defense. Though they had never fought, the scriptures tell us ®they were exceedingly valiant for courage . . . . . and true at all times in whatsoever thing they were instructed. They were men of truth and soberness, for they had been taught to keep the commandments of God, and to walk up rightly before God.® (Alma 53:20-21) Their mothers had especially influenced their faith. Their commanding officer, Helaman, called them his ®sons,® ®for they are worthy to be called sons,® he said. (Alma 56:10) They called him ®father®, such was the love and respect they had for him. This scene depicts the moment when Helaman (shown on his horse) learns from a subordinate officer that all two thousand and sixty of his beloved sons have survived a terrible battle