Nicholas Fury (Earth-5340)

"To me, S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't just an organization. Every year there are a lot of agents entering and developing as human beings here… They live, fight to protect this world and what is precious they would go to their deaths. Even if we are not related by blood, those of S.H.I.E.L.D. like these are, to me, my most precious...family!"

- - Nick Fury to Red Skull, during the battle which would cost his life