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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97

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Barry Harmon | 5:31 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley shines as an example to all of us. Farewell, President Hinckley, and thank you.
Anonymous | 5:40 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Our lives (my wife & I) have been greatly uplifted because of President Hinckley's spiritual leadership... Brother & Sister William F. Dixon-Raleigh, N.C.
Hector, From CHILE | 5:41 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Yo se que El es un Profeta de DIOS que fue al encuentro de su compa�era eterna y a encontrarse cara a cara con el Salvador, se que DIOS vive que esta es su iglesia, que JESUCRISTO es mi salvador
agrdezco al Pte. Hinckley su amor y dedicacion a la obra del Se�or en estos tiempos, su legado es inmenso, ojala todos los miembros del mundo sepan apreciarlo, en el nombre de JESUCRISTO
AMEN
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Don and Judith Whidbey Is. Wa. | 5:43 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Today our Grandson, Micheal Garner gave his Missonary farewell talk on the very day his beloved Prophet ended his mission. What a great and glorious day it is.My they both find the love amd welcome they seek when they arrive where the Lord has called them. Our prayers have been answered blessed be the lord and his servents. Enhoy your journey.
Stephen | 5:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
A nice man...on the surface but was so misled and misled so many people. You that are able to read this...Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords, He alone is the true Son of God and occupies the right side of the throne of His Father. Only in Jesus Christ is true salvation found, only through His blood is there forgiveness of sins. There is no other way in which to be reconciled unto God. Jesus Christ said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life and no man comes to the Father but through ME." Today Gordon Hinckley knows the Truth that could have set him free. There is no other way!!! God demonstrated His love to this world through His Son and only through His Son, Jesus Christ. Don't argue with me if you don't agree...its God who ordained His plan of salvation.
Thomassen Family | 5:44 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We Love you our Prophet and thank you for all that you did for us. I sang " We thank thee Oh God for a Prophet" last night when we heard the news. We will truly miss you! We pray for your family and hope they will be able to bare this with the strength of God above. Take care our Friend..... Know that we love you so much!
Lisa in Tulsa | 5:46 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
What a wonderful man and example of how we should all live. His humble attitude and beautiful words touched the heart of my husband and he made the decision to enter the waters of baptism. We are an eternal family now. He will be missed. Our prayers are with his family and all of the leaders of the church. His earthly voice may be silenced so a time but I take grear comfort in the knowledge of what he may be doing and who is has been reunited with at this time.
Livesay Family | 5:48 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We are so grateful for his life of service. We love and praise this great Prophet of our Heavenly Father.

Livesay Family in Virginia
Virginia, USA | 5:48 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
This was a good, good, man. We were blessed to have him with us for so long.
Heidi in Arkansas | 5:49 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
When he was called as a counselor in 1981 (when I was 11), little did he know how the impact he would have on all of our lives! He has been around for soooooo long, and we love him so much!! He will be truly missed! We Thank Thee oh God for a Prophet!!

Our thoughts & prayers will be with the Hinckley family at this time...
Shannon Hall | 5:50 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
His words are so like the Man:

"Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face,
but with great and strong purpose in your heart."

Gordon B. Hinckley
Anonymous | 5:51 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
A sad, but necessary step. He was a very humble man.
Olsen, Washington, D.C. | 5:54 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Congratulations on a remarkable life well lived. You lived and loved to the fullest; thank you for your amazing example! How we will miss your sense of humor, your testimony, your example. How happy we are for you and how we wish we could witness the beautiful reunion that is taking place right now between you, your sweet eternal companion and all the many, many people greeting you and welcoming you home. Well done.
NJ | 5:54 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
God be with you until we meet again.
David Crockett | 5:57 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
All the members of the branch in Shanghai China will miss President Hinckley. What a wonderful Prophet.
The Bryan Family in MI | 5:58 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We were so sad to hear of President Hinckley's passing. We have loved him deeply. We are sad for us, but happy for him to be with his wife again and receive rest from his labors. We feel so much love and appreciation for his leadership, humor and love. He is a man that has literally changed the world!
Carole Knowles | 5:59 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I will miss President Hinckley. He is a kind and powerful leader. He is a prophet of God. The children love him and so do I.
The Bryce Family | 6:00 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you President Hinckley for living a life that reflected Christ's light in a modern world. We, as a Church, will honor your legacy by sustaining your successor in our thoughts, words, and deeds...we will carry on! You will not be replaced in our hearts but rather we will make more room there and increase our capacities...these are the lessons you taught us. A small man with such a large footprint in life on the strait and narrow path. Our prayers are with your family and friends. Thank you for the love and the sacrifices of time you gave to all of us...we will not mourn but rather celebrate your amazing life.

Lance Bryce Family
Avondale, AZ
Joyous! | 6:01 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
My non-LDS father died the morning of January 27th with his family with him. I know that his entry into the spirit world was a joyous reunion with loved ones and we here on Earth are happy his suffering is over.

Later that day our beloved prophet also passed through the veil and had a reunion with his loved ones.

I can't help but picture this great man rejoicing with and perhaps embracing my dad! I imagine that the missionary effort there will now be directed by one of this earth's greatest missionaries and that my dear dad might now grasp the eternal significance of the Gospel.

Thank-you, President Hinckley for all you have done for us mortals and for the Lord's cause, and now you and my father are both standing a little taller! The tears that run down my cheeks are of joy. What a wonderful day for them both.
Philippines Saint | 6:01 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We will miss his inspired leadership and the love he extended to this island land. I speak for thousands of saints blessed by this wondereful prophet who dedicated the islands of the Philippines to the Missionary Work almost 50 years ago.
Sherwood, AR | 6:03 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I was sad President Hinkley left our earth but very joyful knowing that he is finally with his beloved wife that he has missed so very much. What a glorious homecoming he surely had. I can't imagine how many people on the other side of the veil were lined up with hugs and kisses to greet our Prophet. We could all hope and pray for such a glorious homecoming as he is having at this moment. God bless his family and each one of us to carry on.
LCarvalho | 6:05 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I was in shock to here President Hinkley's passing away. I pray for his family for support from our Heavenly Father. President Hinkley was very loved by everyone and will be missed. He will have more work on the other side. We here on this side will miss him. We love you, Pres Hinkley.
BRENDA DESPER | 6:05 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
NOTHING I COULD SAY WOULD EVER BEGIN TO EXPRESS THE LOVE AND RESPECT ,I FEEL FOR PRESIDENT HINKLEY,HOW THE ANGELS ARE REJOYCING THAT SUCH A DEDICATED SON OF THE LIVING GOD HAS RETURNED ,LEAVEING SUCH A POSITIVE MARK UPON MANKIND. THANK YOU, AND GOD SPEED,PRESIDENT HINKLEY.
Alex from Chile | 6:07 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Aun cuando la pena embarga mi esp�ritu, me siento altmente agradecido por haberle conocido, por cada una de sus visitas a Chile (1996, 1999, 2006), por todas sus maravillosas ense�anzas, por sentir su manto prof�tico, por el amor que siempre nos brindaba, por hacer llegar a muchos santos en todo el mundo las bendiciones del Templo.
Tenemos mucho por agradecer y sentirnos felices por haber tenido a un maravilloso hombre para presidir la Iglesia en este tiempo. Oremos en nuestros corazones por su familia, por sus amigos y por nosotros mismos.
Extra�aremos profundamente todas sus ense�anzas.
Desde Chile...
Ramona S. Harrell | 6:10 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
The greatest man I have ever known. Though I saw him only once, I felt the spirit like I have never felt before. A true Prophet of God.
Familia Plaza from Argentina | 6:13 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Presidente Hinckey, lo vamos a extra�ar mucho, fue muy importante para nuestras vidas, tuvimos la oportunidad de conocerlo personalmente en slc, fue un ejemplo para todos, y especialmente para nuestra familia. gracias por todo
Teresita, Pedro, Rosario, Lucia y Josefina
Ezequiel Pav� | 6:14 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thanks President Hinckley for your very great example of working until the end of this mortal life, my Family and me will remember you always.
Ezequiel Pavon cipolletti 2nd - arg - neuquen Stake
Mike J. | 6:17 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Only positive things can be said of President Hinckley. What an incredible man and leader! He can now be reunited with his wonderful wife.
SteveB | 6:21 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley was called into the first presidency only a few months after I was baptized as a convert of 16. It's hard to imagine the church without his steadying presence, but carry on we must. A great man and an unexampled leader, but I am confident the cause of Zion will go onward and upward, thanks in no small measure to the impetus of his tremendous administration. Thank you, President Hinckley, and RIP.
BARRIO LA ROTARIA". VENEZUELA. | 6:21 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
RUEGO A LOS SANTOS DE ESTA IGLESIA Y MUY ESPECIALMENTE A LOS DE NUESTRO BARRIO, QUE SIGAMOS LOS SIEMPRE SABIOS CONSEJOS Y ENSE�ANZAS DE NUESTRO AMADO PROFETA, GORDON B. HINCKLEY Y QUE LOS APLIQUEMOS EN NUESTRAS VIDAS, D�A A D�A. SENTIMOS GRAN PESAR POR EL AMOR QUE LE TENEMOS, PERO GRAN GOZO EN NUESTROS CORAZONES POR SU REENCUENTRO CON SU AMADA ESPOSA, MARJORIE, Y CON SUS DEM�S SERES AMADOS QUIENES PARTIERON ANTES QUE �L. "LE AMAMOS, PRESIDENTE HINCKLEY Y LE RECORDAREMOS SIEMPRE".

OBISPO, ALAN ROMAY.
Elis�ngela Vilas Boas | 6:22 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Q pena n�o conhec�-lo pessoalmente nesta vida... ele foi o profeta da minha gera��o... sempre recordarei... pois nesse ano farei 10 anos de membro da Igreja e ele sempre foi meu orientador. Mto obrigada pelo amor dedicado aos filhos do Pai Celestial meu profeta. Saudades
Cheryl & Jimmy Bates | 6:23 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We so LOVED him!!...what a truly wonderful magnificent son of our Heavenly Father...He has now gone back home !
Jheniffer Porto | 6:24 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Realmente essa noticia me deixou muito triste,mesmo n�o conhecendo o Presidente Hinckley pessoalmente pude conhece-lo atravez de seus ensinamentos nas conferencias ser�es e mensagens da A Liahona sei o quanto ele edificou o reino de deus nesta terra o quanto ele amava esta obra divina e pelo amor que servia ao senhor.Nesse momento perdemos u Homem brilhande que n�o mediu esfor�os para servir na obra de deus que nos deu a oportunidade de ter mais templos no mundo e fazer com que muitas familias pudessem see eternas terei gratid�o eterna pelos ensinamentos dele que me fizer�o me achegar mais a cristo. Sei que ele foi um profeta de Deus e honrou com esse chamado divino Obrigado Senhor por ter nos concedido um profeta justo e amoroso nesses ultimos dias e pelo amor que ele pode servir para engrandecer a sua obra. Em nome de Jesus Cristo Amem.
Saints in Buffalo, NY | 6:25 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you for your service and love, President Hinckley, you will be deeply missed.
The Davis Family | 6:25 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Follow the prophet is what we sing
President Hinckley, joy did bring
We will be valiant, we will be true
Knowing that someday we will see you.

Thank you for your leadership
Thank you for your love
Enjoy Sister Hinckley in your new home above.

God Bless you and your family.
With love, The Davis Family
Melton family | 6:25 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley has been a fixture in our home and hearts ever since we joined the Church nearly twenty five years ago. It is hard to imagine our lives without him. What a privilege to have been taught and loved by him. The breadth and depth of his teachings and example has blessed our lives forever. Our condolences to his family at this difficult time.
Au revoir | 6:26 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Moroni 6:20
20 But behold, ye are gone, and my sorrows cannot bring your return.
Oliveira Family- Brazil | 6:28 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
He was a true profet of the Lord. He served following the steps of the Savior. The world missed a marvelous man. He inspired us to be better.
For sure the Lord will confort the Hincley's
Oliveira Family
Hammock Family - Georgia | 6:30 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Please accept our condolences to President Hinckley�s family and to all of those who loved him throughout the world. He was a man whose love of God showed through his words and actions. President Hinckley was truly a prophet of God
The Oliver Family | 6:31 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
To picture the tender greeting with Sister Hinckley and other loved ones not to mention the Savior, our hearts are full and convictions strong. How grateful we are for the example of President Hinckley in demonstrating absolute faithfulness. Our prayers are with his surviving family and the Brethren who undoubtedly feel more deeply than we can imagine.
The Oliver family, Newport News, VA
Ben Tanner | 6:31 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We Thank Thee oh God for a Prophet!

President Hinckley was in my opinion one of the greatest men the world has ever known.

God Bless him.

Britt Franklin | 6:31 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
The greatest leader of the 20th Century is gone from among us. I will miss him in so many ways, but more than anything I think, I will miss his sense of humor and his immense ability to inspire courage and faith among those of us who loved him.
Bowne Family | 6:32 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Let us carry on as he would have us do! I am so grateful that our Heavenly Father and our Saviour Jesus Christ will call the next leader for us to keep moving forward!! We love you!
NC Becca | 6:32 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
A life beautifully and purposefully lived--President Hinckley will be so very missed, and is so very loved. From Saints all over the globe, as well as non-member friends, he leaves us a legacy to live up to and fulfill. My heart goes out to his family and all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Curtis O'Reilly | 6:33 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
What an incredrible example to the world. You will live on in the hearts of millions.
jackie | 6:34 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Good morning. I am so grateful to hear all the positive comments and rememberances on this stream. Sometimes this board is less than positive. To those who may be tempted with negativity today I humbly ask,Not here, Not today. Gordon B. Hinckley is a great man who is loved and revered by millions and will be sadly missed. He was a prophet, a great humanitarian, a humble, humorous and loving man.
God be with you, till we meet again!
Robert Lee Johnson | 6:34 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I thank God for men such as you and I thank you for the counsel you have given me. Farewell until we meet again.
Our "Energizer Bunny" President | 6:35 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
He just kept going and going. He was amazing. We loved him and will miss him, but are glad that he and his beloved Marjorie have been reunited.

Our condolences go to his family and friends. RIP, President Hinckley.

The Bunker family
Clearfield, Utah
Eric Lambert | 6:34 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley,

I will always be grateful for your persistent emphasis on the pragmatic over the dogmatic. You gave me realistic goals to shoot for rather than reminding me of everything I could be doing. You continually reminded me to focus on improving where it matters most: showing love and kindness to my wife and children always; being tolerant of all people, regardless of their beliefs or persuasions; getting as much education as possible; staying out of debt and living within my means; keeping my temper in check; being willing to forgive quickly.... My family--including my wife who is not of our faith--will miss you greatly. I thank you for your example, your boldness and courage, your sense of humor, your humility, your hope, your leadership, your "human-ness," your love.
Sharon Tallman | 6:35 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I loved President Hinckley and am so grateful for his loving and wise guidance as our prophet. How blessed our world has been to have him in it these 97 years!

I would like to express my gratitude to the Hinckley family for sharing him with us for so long. Certainly, many sacrifices have been made by them in order for him to serve as our prohet. I appreciate each of them for their willingness to share him with us.

May the Lord comfort his family and us all as we mourn this great prophet's passing.

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Broadcaster Mike Wallace, top, laughs as President Gordon B. Hinckley speaks at "A Celebration of Life" tribute to the prophet in July 2005. The event at the Conference Center, which marked President Hinckley's 95th birthday, featured performances by Donny Osmond, Gladys Knight and Wallace.

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