Russell as president of the Watch Tower Society in 1917, began his remarks at Russell’s memorial service by saying: “Charles Taze Russell was loyal to God, loyal to Christ Jesus, loyal to the cause of Messiah’s kingdom.
Russelli surma aastal 1917 tema järeltulijaks, alustas Russelli matusetalitusel oma mõtteavaldust, öeldes: „Charles Taze Russell oli lojaalne Jumalale, lojaalne Kristusele Jeesusele, ta taotles lojaalselt Messia Kuningriigi huve.