S. Truett Cathy passed away Sept. 8, 2014, at the age of 93. He had lived a remarkable life. He started his professional life at a small café near Atlanta, where he developed a chicken sandwich that became the foundation of his successful restaurant chain, Chick-fil-A. Cathy wrote five books. He won numerous awards and honors.

What is extraordinary was his commitment to humble service. He helped young people in many ways, including summer camps, providing support to foster homes for children,...