We are all called to take up our cross and follow Jesus; to give our lives to Him, to follow Him. Jesus the Christ came into this world to offer each of us salvation. He did this by carrying and dying on His cross. While nailed to His cross of wood; He did not condemn His executioners, He forgave them.
"When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.
Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." "[Luke 23:33-34]

We who are called to follow Him can do no less if we are to be forgiven we must forgive.