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President James E. Faust dies at age 87
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Nathan Sachs | 11:41 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Many times has he been an instrument in the Lord's hand in bringing the
Spirit to my heart. I believe many millions of people could say the same. My
love to President Faust and his family forever for the time they gave to allow
him to influence those like me. Thank you all and may God be with you now and
always.
Troy & Jennifer Nielson | 11:42 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust exemplified the humility and unconditional love of a true
disciple of Christ. His kindness and compassion will be missed. Our thoughts and
prayers are with his family.
ALISON TRACEY BELFAST N.IRELAND | 11:43 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
He has gone home having endured to the end, a good and faithful servant in his
first estate and second. Today he will be in Paradise with all his loved ones
that went ahead. The saints here in Ireland will miss Elder Fausts wise counsel
and we will also miss seeing his wonderful countenance at general conference
time in the live broadcasts. We are blessed to have lived at the same time as
such a wonderful man of God. Our tears are for ourselves for he is happy now.
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Familia Beyris Villegas | 11:44 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Hermano Faust, es triste verlo partir y darnos cuenta que ya no lo veremos en
esta tierra, fortaleciendonos con sus hermosos mensajes. Usted ha sido un pilar
importante en nuestras vidas y tambien gracias a usted y la integridad que
inundo su vida sabemos que estamos en el camino verdadero. Sabemos que ahora
est� con su familia y con el Se�or.
Usted seguir� presente en nuestras vidas por siempre.
Larry & Sue Griffiths IL | 11:48 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We want to thank President Faust's family for allowing him to serve all of
us so well. My first thoughts were to Thank my Father in Heaven for this
righteous man. We will miss his presence here. We have been inspired by his
life. Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
Marli Rizzutti Sette | 11:48 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Como membro da A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Ultimos Dias, meu
cora�ao esta tremendamente triste por receber esta
noticia.President Faust era um verdadeiro cristao,suas menssagens atraves de
discursos nos traziam paz e tranquilidade. Sei que sua vida foi de de
dica�ao total ao evangelho de Jesus
Cristo.N�s, eu e minha familia e com muita certeza todos
aqui do Brasil vamos sentir muito esta perda. Mas ragamos ao Pai Celestial que o
receba e de o conforto a sua familia.Minhas condolencias a todos os membros do
mundo todo.
Rui Caputi Ruz | 11:49 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Foi-se um grande amigo, que depositou muita confianca em mim por ocasiao da
entrevista que tive com ele quando jovem missionario. Mas ainda nos
encontraremos. O Brasil perde um de seus grande filhos.
MR | 11:51 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
You will be greatly missed but your amazing example and testimony will never be
forgotten. I appreciate your service as a true witness of The Lord Jesus Christ.
Your messages always taught me and helped increase my testimony.
The Smiths in Virginia | 11:52 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust has been such a great example to our family - of love, humility,
kindness, etc. He truly is a man of God. How we will miss his Conference talks
and hearing his kind, loving voice. Our condolences to his family. Thank you
President Faust, we love you.
Merv and Pauline Evans | 11:53 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We are great fans of president Faust. We love to hear his testimony every time
he speaks. He is a true saint and appreciate his example of how to treat
people. His greatest example to us is how he treated his companion of 60+
years. Thank you for his service in the Kingdom of God. Our prayers go out to
your family.
Merv and Pauline Evans of Taylorsville Utah
Merv and Pauline Evans of Taylorsville Utah
Patty Burkhardt | 11:54 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Faust Family. President Faust will be
greatly missed. He was a good example and good inspiration to all of us. We will
miss his heartfelt stories.
Merv and Pauline Evans | 11:54 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We are great fans of president Faust. We love to hear his testimony every time
he speaks. He is a true saint and appreciate his example of how to treat
people. His greatest example to us is how he treated his companion of 60+
years. Thank you for his service in the Kingdom of God. Our prayers go out to
your family.
Merv and Pauline Evans of Taylorsville Utah
Merv and Pauline Evans of Taylorsville Utah
wight family | 11:55 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We loved his kind and gentle nature. We will miss him and we are thankful for
all of his service and leadership and especially his example! Our love and
prayers are with the Faust Family.
Paul, Louisville | 11:57 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
A great man and a great example. Thanks for your wonderful example and life. You
will be missed.
The Wight Family | 11:57 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We loved his kind and gentle nature. We will miss him and we are thankful for
all of his service and leadership and especially his example! Our love and
prayers are with the Faust Family.
Carolina Torres | 11:58 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust has been a great example of love and kindness to me. Thank you,
President Faust, for your testimonies, your service, your example, and your
love. My live have been blessed because of him.
I will miss him in conference but remember him always... President Faust may best be remembered for the wonderful sermon on Forgiveness given at the April 2007 General conference.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Faust Family. Thank you for your life President Faust...
Carolina Torres, Valparaiso, Chile
I will miss him in conference but remember him always... President Faust may best be remembered for the wonderful sermon on Forgiveness given at the April 2007 General conference.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Faust Family. Thank you for your life President Faust...
Carolina Torres, Valparaiso, Chile
ANDRES BARVO | 11:58 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
HOLA ESCRIBO DE CHILE!!!
SABER DE LA NOTICIA ME HA TOCADO FUERTEMENTE..
ERA UNA AUTORIDAD QUE LLEGABA A AL CORAZON,
PERO EL CONSUELO QUE PODREMOS VOLVER A VERLO
Y REGOCIJARNOS DE LA PLENITUD Y VERDAD QUE
SOLO EL EVANGELIO NOS DA!!!
SU TESTIMONIO HA SIDO PARA NUESTRA GENERACI�N
UN ESTANDARTE DE RECTITUD
SABER DE LA NOTICIA ME HA TOCADO FUERTEMENTE..
ERA UNA AUTORIDAD QUE LLEGABA A AL CORAZON,
PERO EL CONSUELO QUE PODREMOS VOLVER A VERLO
Y REGOCIJARNOS DE LA PLENITUD Y VERDAD QUE
SOLO EL EVANGELIO NOS DA!!!
SU TESTIMONIO HA SIDO PARA NUESTRA GENERACI�N
UN ESTANDARTE DE RECTITUD
Flexible Flyer | 12:05 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I will miss you.
Tracy Hill | 12:08 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We will miss this wonderfully articulate, kind, faithful leader. His talks were
masterful, his touch gentle, and his humor infectious. He is much loved, and
will be deeply missed.
Scott Cheever, Ramadi Iraq | 12:11 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Passing is a sweet home coming for President Faust, who exemplified perfect
discipleship. His example, service and teachings will never be forgotten!
anon. | 12:12 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust,
Thank you for speaking at my dad's funeral. I'm sorry I didn't give you the respect you deserved, though, I'm sure you forgave me for it. I have become a better person by your example of our Savior. My prayers are with your family that they may be comforted at this time. One day I hope to be like you. May you continue to touch the lives of those around you. You will be missed.
Thank you for speaking at my dad's funeral. I'm sorry I didn't give you the respect you deserved, though, I'm sure you forgave me for it. I have become a better person by your example of our Savior. My prayers are with your family that they may be comforted at this time. One day I hope to be like you. May you continue to touch the lives of those around you. You will be missed.
The Slama Family | 12:12 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Just now when I saw the article stating that President Faust had died, tears
immediately filled my eyes. My 4-year-old son asked what was wrong, why I had
exclaimed, "Oh no!" I told him what had happened, and he asked why I
was crying. I said I was crying because I was sad, and he asked why I was sad.
I realized then that I shouldn't be sad; after all, the Gospel teaches us
that this life isn't the end. President Faust lived a good, honest and
exemplary life, and he is now able to be reunited with loved ones and especially
with his Father in Heaven and Saviour Jesus Christ. So if anything, I should be
extremely happy for him. I am grateful for this lesson my 4-year-old taught me,
and I am grateful to President Faust for his life of service and love. My
prayers are with his family, that they will be comforted during this time of
loss.
Scott Cheever, Ramadi Iraq | 12:13 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Passing is a sweet home coming for President Faust, who exemplified perfect
discipleship. His example, service and teachings will never be forgotten!
A Lds. family | 12:17 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Querida familia Faust: nuestras oraciones se encuentran con ustedes, sabiendo
que el Se�or ya ha recibido ha Elder Faust, con los brazos
abiertos, le extra�aremos porque sus mensajes eran
inspirados y nos invitan ha acercarnos al Jesucristo, mas su tiempo llego de
presentarse a su creador y continuar trabajando en esta obra verdadera. Gracias
a la hermana Faust por todo el apoyo que le dio ha su esposo estamos seguros que
las recompenzas seran grandes para toda su decendencia. con gratitud
la familia Cordova
la familia Cordova
Collier Family | 12:17 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We love President Faust. He has been an inspiration to all of us.
The Loyal Family | 12:23 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
"Well done, thy good and faithful servant..."
My family are recent converts to the church and I was inspired by President Faust's gentle manner and the obvious love and faith he had in the gospel. You will be missed, brother.
My family are recent converts to the church and I was inspired by President Faust's gentle manner and the obvious love and faith he had in the gospel. You will be missed, brother.
Angela Kirkham | 12:24 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Uncle Jim was a great man. He was always wanting to help our family. It has been
hard on our family, but we know that we will see him again because families are
forever. We know that he will be watching over everyone of us, and we will
always remember his great service.
Perla Salazar (MTY) | 12:24 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
solo puedo decir que la noticia nos a inpactado mucho a mi y a mi familia,
sentimos esto pero sabemos que Nuestro Padre lo ocupaba mas de aquel lado del
velo que aqui en la tierra.
presidente Faust lo queremos mucho y aprendimos muchas cosas de usted.
lo recordaremos mucho como un muy buen hombre y un gran siervo de Dios.
( Descance en paz Presidente James E. Faust )
presidente Faust lo queremos mucho y aprendimos muchas cosas de usted.
lo recordaremos mucho como un muy buen hombre y un gran siervo de Dios.
( Descance en paz Presidente James E. Faust )
Mike Woodbury | 12:26 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Thank you for stopping and taking a few minutes to talk to my dad and I, It made
an impression on me that has lasted a life time. We will miss you President
Faust, and pray for your family and loved ones.
Powell Family | 12:27 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Our hearts are full of both happiness and saddness at the news of Elder
Faust's passing. What a great man! Thank you Sister Ruth and family for
supporting him in his callings and lending him to us. You are in our thoughts
and prayers. Thank you Heavenly Father for letting someone so perfect stay as
long as he did.
Os nosso coracoes sao cheios de felicidade e tristeza nas noticias da falecimento do Elder Faust. Que homem maravilhoso! Obrigado Irma Ruth e sua familia pelo seu apoio nos chamados dele e por imprestando-o a nos. Vos estais em nossos pensamentos e oracoes. Agradecmos o Nosso Pai Celestial por deixar alguem tao reto ficar entre nos por tanto tempo.
Os nosso coracoes sao cheios de felicidade e tristeza nas noticias da falecimento do Elder Faust. Que homem maravilhoso! Obrigado Irma Ruth e sua familia pelo seu apoio nos chamados dele e por imprestando-o a nos. Vos estais em nossos pensamentos e oracoes. Agradecmos o Nosso Pai Celestial por deixar alguem tao reto ficar entre nos por tanto tempo.
hna barajas | 12:27 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
bueno aunk nunca se me izo conoserlo sus testimono}iso eran muy especiales para
mi tanto como losdel profeat y el primer cosejero y por lo tanto aunk nuca pude
conoserlo era uno de los mejores presidente k ahora nuestro padre celestial
desidio tenerlo en su presencia para trabajar con el bueno ppues me e kedado sin
palabras pero pues fue desision de nustro señor y pues ay k darle
para delante sabemos k el ya esta en un lugar maravilloso y feliz k a el no le
gustaria k estuvieramos tristes bueno pues a la familia del presidente solo
kiero dejarles estas palabras k fue un gran hombre y ay k tener resigancion pork
sabemos a donde vamos depues de morir y pues el estara esperandolos con los
brazos abiertos en la presencia de nuestro padre celestial y pues ya no me salen
mas palabras solo k hay k tener resigancion bueno pue sme despido y comprendemos
el dolor por lo k estan pasando toda su familia ya k nosotros lo aprsimaos muxo
bye...
Teresa Daseler | 12:31 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I haven't been a member very long, but I have always enjoyed the words of
inspiration he has spoken of. I have felt a love from all of the first
presidency and especially President Faust. This is a great loss to the Church
and he will be truely missed by all. I also want to thank his family for sharing
him with the world and offer our prayers to them in their grief. May the
blessings of Heavenly Father be with you now and in the future.
Mark and Marcie | 12:31 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Thank you for the sweet spirit you have shared with us. Your teachings and
loving counsel have meant so much to us. You are a wonderful example of a
righteous Priesthood holder. The emphasis you have placed on the importance of
fatherhood is precious to us all.
familia thayne | 12:36 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Su partida nos pone triztes pero que hermoso es saber que hoy esta en los
brazos de nuestro Padre ,gracias por todas las ensenanzas que nos dejo y por ese
amor por los hijos de nuestro Padre Celestial...
no es mas que un hasta luego no es mas que un breve adios pronto nos volveremos ha encontrar...
no es mas que un hasta luego no es mas que un breve adios pronto nos volveremos ha encontrar...
Walt Stone | 12:37 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust changed my life. I will be forever grateful to him.
Miguel G. P. | 12:37 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
The church is true, and it�s been a blessing for me to grow
with such a great influence from one of Lords Annointed, as President Faust was.
I ve never met him, but I definitly consider him as a great friend. Buenos
Aires, Argentina.
Joseph and GeriLyn Hatch Family | 12:40 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We have all loved the spirit that you shared with us at General Conference. We
all loved your talks and councel about the family and how much it is important
to have a family. Your words and loving councel has helped us and have meant to
all of us. Thank you and hope that your family will have many blessings in the
near future. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Robert Pond | 12:40 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I will never forgot the kindness, compassion, caring, and love that you could
hear in his voice during talks at Conferences. You will be greatly missed Pres.
Faust. Thank you for your undying example.
The Mayes Family | 12:41 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We send our prayers to Ruth and the rest of your family. What a wonderful man!
Familia Aguirre Rojas | 12:42 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Nos sentimos muy agradecidos por haber podido disfrutar en vida de la influencia
del presidente Faust, sus ense�anazas, ejemplo, fortaleza y
amor. Muchas gracias por todo presidente Faust...le
extra�aremos.
Vickie B. | 12:43 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Your sweet spirit will be greatly missed . Your teachings and loving council
have carried me far. Thank you for your sense of humor and positive attitude and
the example of a righteous Priesthood holder. My love and prayers are with your
family as well as Pres. Hinckley and Pres. Monson.
Eudes Matos | 12:46 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Os brasileiros tinham um grande amor e agradecimento por esse lider e irmao
Trajano Lima | 12:49 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Presidente Faust, nosso ap�stolo "brasileiro",
continua a obra do Senhor do outro lado do v�u. Obrigado,
por seu exemplo e dedica��o.
Francisco Carlos Asconavieta da | 12:50 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
O Pres. Faust foi uma ben��o para todo
o povo brasileiro, pelo amor que tinha por todos n�s, pelo
exemplos e ensinamentos deixados. Que o Pai Celestial possa
aben�aoar sua fam�lia e amenizar o
pesar e a saudade por sua partida.
Muito Obrigado Presidente por tudo.
Muito Obrigado Presidente por tudo.
Brother O, Idaho | 12:50 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
A sweet, gentle giant among men. As a new convert to the Church, I noticed
President Faust's unique wit and grandfatherly wisdom the first time I saw
one of his older talks broadcast on the BYU Channel. Just last night, while
rereading this month's First Presidency Message, "Welcoming Every
Single One," his extraordinary love for, and understanding of the Savior
shone through...again.
Anonymous | 12:51 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
You have inspired me by your life even today. Thank you
MarineMom | 12:53 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
All my love and prayers to Sister Faust and the rest of your family.
Dave M | 12:54 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I am overcome with joy thinking of the reunion this faithful servant had with
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mike St. | 12:57 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Thank you President Faust for your beloved example and kind way you shared your
testimony with all of us. You radiated the Spirit of your testimony in your
General Conference addresses. Your loving words still are in my heart. You are
deeply missed.
Casey | 12:58 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Fausts,
May the Lord comfort you as well as President Faust's words comforted me. He was one of the finest instruments in the Lord's symphony to listen to. My thoughts and prayers for you. God bless.
May the Lord comfort you as well as President Faust's words comforted me. He was one of the finest instruments in the Lord's symphony to listen to. My thoughts and prayers for you. God bless.
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