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Emotional farewell: Pres. Faust praised at funeral for his wisdom, compassion and love

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The Neeley Family | 12:55 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

We were touched and saddened by the passing of our beloved leader. The funeral service was a tender expression of love and grief shared by the whole church. Our love and prayers are with his family, his associates and our beloved prophet. What a great example of true Christian leadership!

Matthew Sherlock | 5:43 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

Beautiful service. The Saints in Canada continue to mourn the loss of a beloved servant. May the Lord's love continue to strengthen those who mourn and our beloved Prophet.

Elder Ed J Pinegar NY Rochester | 6:36 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

I loved and appreciated and admired President Faust. He was full of charity and love...a perfect Saint and Prophet of God. I treasure our friendship and pray for his dear family. May all of us follow his great example as he perfectly followed our Savior Jesus Christ.

Elder Ed J Pinegar
NY Rochester Mission

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Isabel lima | 6:44 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

Enter commentI love him very much!!!He is the best for me...I Miss him a lot...He sooo very cute to me!!
With love Isabel from:Brazil.

Jack Haycock | 7:31 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

Not to detract from the wonderful service and life of Pres. Faust, but I noticed that his coffin was not draped with the USA flag, a usual custom for a WWII veteran like himself. I did notice off to the side, a small folded flag in a flag case. Frankly I have never known a WWII veteran that did not chose to have the USA flag draped over his coffin. I just thought that was a little strange.

Jonathan Goff | 7:36 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

He was and still is a great man.

The Kenny Lamb Family | 8:08 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

We were saddened to hear of President Faust's passing. Our prayers are with his family and our dear prophet at this time. President Faust was such a marvelous man. He was greatly loved and will be missed.

Brad Jennings | 8:17 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

Although is earthly voice is silenced.
That voice still lives in our hearts.It's a reminder of what a joy it was to hear a true servant of Jesus Christ.
He will be missed.

Angela | 9:43 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

Jack Haycock -- perhaps you should go back and read the article again. You'll find the flag was properly honored along with President Faust.

The Brower Family | 9:45 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

A noble servant, teacher and leader who will be missed. However, this man of faith can now join other Prophets, Seers, and Revelators and faithful Saints to continue his ministry in the Spirit World.
We pray that the Lord will comfort Pres. Faust's spouse and family.

Peggy in Oregon | 9:46 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

I will always be grateful for the particular comfort, love and insight Pres. Faust offered everytime he spoke. A great man and a great personal example.

Paul A. Coulis, Gaithersburg, MD | 10:36 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

President Faust's funeral service, during which President Hinckley presided was not a military ceremony. And it would have been a notable breach of etiquette and protocol to place floral arrangements from all those who loved him on to of the Stars and Stripes. It was reported that his casket was draped by the American flag, presumably after the floral arrangements had been set aside, as it approached his grave.

Anonymous | 11:03 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

On behalf of the family of President James E. Faust I wish to thank each of you for your comments of love and support. They have meant a great deal to us during this difficult period.

Faithfully yours,

Marcus G. Faust

Heidi | 11:56 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007

Sister Faust was my late grandmother's visiting teacher. The Fausts also came to my grandparent's 50th. We appreciate their graciousness and friendship. I have noticed that general authorities are the friendliest, best-humored, unrushed people I've ever met, yet they are the busiest people on earth. President Faust was no exception. The closing hymn was so appropriate and I didn't know that Pres. Faust wrote the hymn until yesterday. We'll miss him.

Sam Lopez | 12:42 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

We learned of President Faust's passing while in hospital after my wife lost her unborn baby of eleven weeks. She always mentions how President Faust's discourses and Christlike, quite and loving manner as well as the tender feelings expressed when addressing the members at conference made of him a special General Authority for her. Thank you for your teachings and example of meekness and consacration. He surely has gone to join all the noble and great ones that went before before him beyond the veil.

Spencer, Chandler AZ | 12:45 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

What an example of a life well-lived. A man who choose to serve and love those around him and to do all he could to follow the Lord Jesus Christ. His passing is a sorrow to all of us who will miss his wisdom, compassion, and example, but is sweet for him and the legacy he left will be a comfort to his dear family.

Larry | 1:54 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

Thanks President Faust. You are a wonderful example of what a man of God should be. My life is better for having known you.

Debi BrockBank | 1:55 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

President Faust's Legacy of Love and compassion lives on in the lives of his family. We send our best wishes and condolences to those he leaves behind. We will miss his great insigt and example.

Shelley Heer Moser | 2:19 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

Elder Faust has always been a strength and an example to me of strength and righteous committment to Christ and His True Gospel. I am thankful to him and all of our leaders, who have dedicated their
lives to us and the Lord's Church. Thank you to
those, who sacrificed time with him to share him with the world. He has truly touched my life.

Sincerely,
Shelley Heer Moser :)

Lorin Blauer | 2:35 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

I shall never forget how an exhausted Tabernacle Choir came to attention when President Faust paraphrased Helaman 10: 4-5 in pronouncing an Apostalic Blessing upon the Choir during our Sacrament Meeting on the shore of the Sea of Galalee during our tour to Israel at the end of 1992. It was a beautiful and touching experience which bound President Faust to our hearts forever.

Ann Marie Curling | 3:12 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

While I have been inactive in church for quite some time, in part due to circumstances, while also taking responsibility for the other part I felt drawn to watch his funeral yesterday on BYUTV. I have been struggling in my own personal life of late, and very recently began the long process towards being an active member again like reading my scriptures and daily prayer. After watching the replay of the talk that President Faust gave at the April conference on the Conference Report following the funeral it really resonated within me. The power of forgiveness is great, I have always had a testimony of that. But, like many I can fall back to old patters and let hurts build until they just overtake me. It was nice to get that reminder to forgive yesterday. It allowed me to release some serious longstanding pain, and gave me a wonderful sense of peace. I woke up happier this morning than I have felt in a long time. I know the Savior lives, and works miracles. To President Faust's family, thank you for your loving support of him as his did his marvelous work of God.

Ann Marie Curling
amcurling@blodgettech.com
Cadiz, KY

Thomas Pisillo | 4:41 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

I know all the angles weep for out loss as welcome another son home.

Ricardo Rosas gutierrez | 4:44 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

ase 2 semanas ricivi mi liahona y empese a leer el mensaje del presidente faust en primera pagina sean todos bienvenidos que bonito menseje yeno de saviduria y ensenansa lo boy a recordar no solo por ser el segundo consejero de la primera presidencia sino por todo lo que iso en la tierra y como un siervo y testigo especial de mi senor jesucristo nuestro salvador y redentor

Ricardo Rosas Gutierrez
los angeles california

Jerry Lindman | 5:10 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

When our parents moved their family of five children to Utah, we landed in Cottonwood Stake where our Stake President was President Faust. I don't know how he did it but he seemed to know each of the youth by name, and when he spoke at the pulpit, it was as if he was all too often speaking directly at me. Today his presentations continue to remain a favorite our family and grandchildren. It will be difficult to fill the void left by his passing. May the Lord continue to strengthen those friends and family left behind.

Ed and Cheryl Staley | 5:36 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

Dear Faust family:

We appreciated the spirit President James Faust brought to my Uncle Parley's funeral. He certainly brought the spirit of caring with him. His kind words comforted my father and the rest of us immensely as he spoke of Parley's last days with his family and the valiant contributions of his life in 2003. We hope that the Lord will send the comforting spirit of the Holy Ghost to help you in this time of need. Through the days that you miss him the most, that you will remember the wonderful legacy he and your mother have left for your family. We will remember him for all the Conference talks he gave, especially the last one on "Forgiveness"and the story "He took my licking for me" He was a man that practiced what he preached, that is so unusual in this world today among attorneys.

Edward and Cheryl Staley

Respect | 6:24 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

A great man and leader. He will be missed. Warm wishes to the family.

Kerry Stephenson, Murray, Ky. | 7:15 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

I watched Elder Faust carefully during the last conference and noted to my wife that I felt that he did not have long to dwell with us. I am sorry that I was right about that, and our house will miss him greatly. His example is one of integrity and truth...he always spoke the truth. Warmest regards to Sister Faust and the Faust family. Now without mortal retraints and confinements he will continue on with his mission in the eternities.

Teresa Stacy Las Vegas NV | 7:38 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

I was so touched and uplifted by the service yesterday, I am glad I made the effort to go to the Stake Center to watch it. I would love to know how to get a copy of Pres. Fausts song, This is The Christ, I really enjoyed that.

Familia Werve-Macias | 7:46 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

What a great example for every LDS member.... and his word will last forever through his important messages and will always be in our hearts! We love you & we love your family even when we have never meet them. Just remember, this separation is just temporarily! after that you'll be together and never will get separated again.

Familia Werve-Macias
Greetings from Honduras

Jeanette Vance | 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

I love Pres. Faust. He taught me to enjoy my family and look for the gospel in the everyday things of my life. I hope I will be worthy to meet him in the next life.

A missionary | 8:33 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

President Faust will continue to live in my heart through his wonderful messages available to me. I don't think I will ever think of forgiveness without remembering his Conference address on that subject. He truly was a man for the ages. May the peace which passeth all understanding be with his loved ones. He was such a kind, gentle, caring person and I am better for having known him. I thank my Heavenly Father for such a man in my life.

Kristyn Dodge- Redmond Oregon | 10:06 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

I have only been a member for eighteen months, but I instantly loved that man when I heard his voice for the first time in April 2006 General Conference. I knew just as strongly that he was a man of God and a devout servant of the Lord. I know that as much as I know that President Hinckley is a prophet of God. I shall keep those closest to President Faust in my prayers. I know that he is home.

Sincere Condolences,
Kristyn L Dodge
Redmond Oregon Stake

Jay Richards | 10:52 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

President Faust-

You will long be missed in my heart. Your words, actions, and life were an inspiration to me. I hope I can someday be the kind of political leader you were- humble, loving, caring for the less fortunate, and soft-spoken. I true Democrat.

My heart is with your family.

Danny Dale | 11:26 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

My condolences go out to President Faust and his family. He was a truly man of honor who had a burning testimony of righteousness. He will continue his ministry in the spirit world and I am sure there are many people rejoicing. I know that President Faust was truly a man of God and will forever be missed. God be with us till we meet again!

Linda Parkin | 11:35 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

My father was so moved by the service that he was able to attend at his home in Wyoming. At age 90 he now seems to understand much better that we can all be forgiven, even over and over again. I'm also so impressed with these beautiful messages from others that show how one person can be such a precious gift to others. I will miss President Faust.

Craig | 11:54 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007

Elder Faust was a great man with powerful teachings. He definitely made my life better. I think of some of the things he taught over and over and have for many years. I only wish I could have known him personally.

Elder D. Keith Nay | 12:53 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

I had the privilege of becoming personally acquainted with Elder Faust in 1976-77 while serving in the Argentina Rosario Mission. He inspired us with his testimony and messages on missionary work. He was a close friend of our Mission President, Angel Miguel Fernandez, and comforted Presidente Fernandez following the loss of Hermana Fernandez. The jazzy scooter is no longer needed by President Faust, on the other side of the Veil. I pray for the comfort of the Faust Family in their loss.

Elder D. Keith Nay

beverly williams | 6:02 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

I marvel that such as I could have the blessing of knowing such as President Faust, and that I could have the privilege of having his name cross my lips in prayer. His wife, Ruth, spoke by telecast at a recent stake conference, and the word that came my mind was "comfort".

Ronald Dato | 6:43 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

We will miss a great and honorable man, a servant of the Lord, President James E. Faust. Our prayers of comfort and peace to Sis. Ruth Faust and family.

A Saint in Texas | 6:58 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

What a blessing this huge giant was to us. As they say here in Texas, his heart truly was as big as Texas. I agree with the comment from the Missionary that he reached all ages. What a greatness he had to reach the youth. Recently, as I searched lds.org on a certain topic, three articles came up and he was the author of all three. Love and prayers to his sweet family from Texas.

Arven D. Hansen | 7:22 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

To The Faust Family,
I was indeed touched by his talks at General Conference and you can always tell that he was truely a servant of our Father in Heaven. We have all been blessed by his service especially the last 12 years. President Faust will be greatly missed. I LOVE you President Faust. Now it is up to the rest of us here to make sure that we keep trying to make our life better.
Love Arven D. Hansen - Elmo, UT

John Killam | 7:29 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

Elder Faust is a wonderful man who enjoyed making other people fee wonderful and special. His circle of friends and ascoiates only added to his spirituality. He was really blessed with a great wife. Ruth is also a great lady and family teacher. We will all miss your guidance and direction bro. Faust. God speed in what is accomplished from here on. In your present position please help us with World Peace.

Anonymous | 8:01 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

Pres. Faust has beeen agreat man like all the several others our heavenly father has called in this Despensation .Am so thankful for his sincere services helping to put forward the purpose of God..."to bring to pass the eternal life of man kind".May his soul rest in peace.
Ssonko Ronald Raza
East africa,
Uganda..kampala Dis.
Mengo branch

julian escobar | 8:34 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

pocas personas he conosido en mi vida como el presidente faust,tubimos en nuestra casa a uno de sus nitos cuando estuvo en la mision en honduras y podimos ver el gran ejemplo que el les dio en toda su vida

Jimmy Carter OKOT | 8:46 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

When i learned of his departure from mortailty, i felt a very sharp spirit passed upon my being, and i quicky thougt, oh this is the man who has prohpesied and dedicated our country for the preaching of the Gospel. And i have always taken comfort in his words, for they are being fulfilled every whit, those higlighted promised blessing to the saints of this Uganda as a nation. Who could have thought that our people would go to the temple in large numbers! Now its happening, and is becoming a rutine. We will see him someday, and the power of the words of Jacob a Book of Mormon prophet be fulfilled, " For as death hath passed upon all men, to fulfill the merciful plan of the great Creator,there must needs be a power of ressurection, ....." We thank the Lord for him, "Remember O Lord, the presidents, even all the preisdents of thy Church that thy right hand may exalt them, with all thier families, and their immidate connections, that thir names may be perpetuated and had in everlasting remembrance from generation to generation."

Erich and Merri Prusse Family | 10:23 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

When we first heard of our beloved Brother Faust's passing we were both saddened and felt a sense of joy at the recurring pattern of life's great cycle. It is comforting to see great leaders live what they believe and help us to do the same simply by doing what they do. A gentle giant has been silenced for this mortal time, but I have no doubt that his voice will ring out strong and clear for us to hear again. It is our prayer that his family will know peace during this painful time of loss and separation. It is but for a season, then will all things be made whole again. We love President Faust and look forward to being led and taught by him again.

robertanddgini | 11:36 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007

it is with great tenderness that, from our little island of Raiatea, French Polynesia, we extend our love and compassion to the Faust great family. we loved President Faust very much for his deep and thorough spirituality as shown in his many conference addresses and the writings we have been able to read.

Bro Tunde John Obalana | 2:34 p.m. Aug. 16, 2007

We were so saddened at the news of the passing away of the LORD'S annointig servant,but we remain joyful in the knowledge that we will see once again.The saints of Ibadan Nigeria District mourn the passing away of a noble soul.

Bill Corbett, Irvine, Scotland | 10:22 a.m. Aug. 17, 2007

We had the blessing and privilege to have Pres Faust visit us in Scotland just a few years ago. We viewed and marvelled at his deep humility as he shared his experiences when called as an apostle and of his towering testimony as he battled the adversary. He spoke of the love for his sons as they administered to him. I have come to love this man and have so appreciated his service. Who will soon forget his last talk at Gen Conf on Forgiveness and the example of the Amish people. The other-side of the veil have received a spiritual dynamo.

JAMES RIDDLE BELFAIR WA | 3:27 p.m. Aug. 17, 2007

PRESIDENT FAUST WAS A FORRUNNER FOR OUR RELEGION HE ALWAYS GAVE GOOD SOUND COUNCEL.PRES. FAUST WAS AVERY IMPRESSIVE SPEAKER. IAM A CONVERT WHO LEARDNED ALOT FROM HEARING HIM SPEAK AND TEACH. MY LOVE GOES TO THE FAMILY. HE WAS IS A GREAT EXAMPLE TO ME!

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