Orrin Porter Rockwell shares his fathers name, only his has two "R"s instead of one. He was born June 28th 1813. He died June 9th 1878. As a young boy, he was adventurous, and bullied a lot. Bullied by a boy named "Zeke" and a few of his friends. Later on in life, Porter would have the rare satisfaction of catching Zeke commiting a few crimes around town, and blamming "The Mormons." Oh, how the tables have turned, Zeke! Zeke Fails!!! And Porter Rockwell does not fail. He is now added to my offical list of "Awesome People." I have read the first two volumes in a biography titled "The Porter Rockwell Chronicles."
He married a fine young lady, Luana Beebe, and had 3 little girls, and two boys. He was a true family man, but he also had a very unique duty to protect the Prophet Joseph Smith from those who wished to harm him. Porter's calling was clearly divine, because with as many gun, sword, and fist fights the man got into - you would think someone would have been able to kill him. But no! He died of old age and natural causes, just as Joe had said he would, according to his faithfulness.
Porter Rockwell reminds me a lot of my husband, Kyle. Maybe it is the way that they both seem to stubborn to admit they can't do everything on their own. Maybe it is the way that they are both incredibley loyal, trustworthy, and honest friends - seriously, no matter what circumstance they are in. Maybe it's the way Porter would seem to forget to show his true feelings to his wife. (Hahaha! I'm just kidding Kyle, you are sweet and romantic. I just wanted to tease you. Don't get butthurt, Schatzi.) Actually, Porter cared deeply for his wife, and that reminded me of Kyle, too. It is certainly in their similar sense of humor, the way they try to see the light and crack a joke even when times are difficult. Both of them are talented with a gun, and could shoot you from miles and miles away - so watch out!!! And when either of them want something - they find a way to get it, and then they get it. They are both capable of thinking things through quite strategicly (Something Kyle will probably tell you I am not capable of....). What really reminded me of Kyle, and the one big similarity that they shared is love and determination. Porter Rockwell loved his wife so dearly, and he cared for his children "so much it scared him." (quote from the book). He had an eternal love for his family. He also loved his Heavenly Father, and despite a lot of the time being too stubborn to admit that, he always did what he knew was right in his heart. He also never gave up. Never! He built, by himself, 4 or 5 log cabins for his family, and it seems like each time he finished one - they had to walk miles and miles to a new State, and build a new cabin. No matter how many cabins got burnt down, how many belonings got stolen, he kept on going. He was a good guy. He just took things into his own hands and shot a few bad guys, so what?
And my Kyle Bear is the same. Except Better. By a lot. No offence, Porter.
He married a fine young lady, Luana Beebe, and had 3 little girls, and two boys. He was a true family man, but he also had a very unique duty to protect the Prophet Joseph Smith from those who wished to harm him. Porter's calling was clearly divine, because with as many gun, sword, and fist fights the man got into - you would think someone would have been able to kill him. But no! He died of old age and natural causes, just as Joe had said he would, according to his faithfulness.
Porter Rockwell reminds me a lot of my husband, Kyle. Maybe it is the way that they both seem to stubborn to admit they can't do everything on their own. Maybe it is the way that they are both incredibley loyal, trustworthy, and honest friends - seriously, no matter what circumstance they are in. Maybe it's the way Porter would seem to forget to show his true feelings to his wife. (Hahaha! I'm just kidding Kyle, you are sweet and romantic. I just wanted to tease you. Don't get butthurt, Schatzi.) Actually, Porter cared deeply for his wife, and that reminded me of Kyle, too. It is certainly in their similar sense of humor, the way they try to see the light and crack a joke even when times are difficult. Both of them are talented with a gun, and could shoot you from miles and miles away - so watch out!!! And when either of them want something - they find a way to get it, and then they get it. They are both capable of thinking things through quite strategicly (Something Kyle will probably tell you I am not capable of....). What really reminded me of Kyle, and the one big similarity that they shared is love and determination. Porter Rockwell loved his wife so dearly, and he cared for his children "so much it scared him." (quote from the book). He had an eternal love for his family. He also loved his Heavenly Father, and despite a lot of the time being too stubborn to admit that, he always did what he knew was right in his heart. He also never gave up. Never! He built, by himself, 4 or 5 log cabins for his family, and it seems like each time he finished one - they had to walk miles and miles to a new State, and build a new cabin. No matter how many cabins got burnt down, how many belonings got stolen, he kept on going. He was a good guy. He just took things into his own hands and shot a few bad guys, so what?
And my Kyle Bear is the same. Except Better. By a lot. No offence, Porter.
You can view a photo of his wife, Luana, by clicking this link.
(I think that picture will give me nightmares...)
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