Deseret News | LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97

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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97

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giovanni | 10:12 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Pres. Hinckley was sustained President of the Church shortly before I was baptized in 1995. His words and testimony gave me light and strength during difficult times. I will forever be grateful for this good man.

Shelly R Ladouceur | 10:14 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

From Edmonton, our family was sad to hear of the passing but rejoices in the glory he is now experienceing. He is still an wonderful example. Give Sister Hinckley a hug from us!

Cortney Mathews | 10:15 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Prior to President Hinckley's passing, I often asked myself how I would react when he died. I would be devastated, I thought; however, when my wife and I heard of his death last night, my initial thoughts turned to the joyous reunion between President Hinckley and his sweet wife! It was a great moment I'll never forget.

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Dustin Birch | 10:18 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I was sad to hear of President Hinckley's passing. He was a great man and will be dearly missed. I'm confident his great work will affect generations of people to come. I'm sure he's grateful to be reunited with his wife and I'm sure he'll continue his mission on the other side.

West Jordan Pete | 10:18 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I am no longer active. Still, I never lost my love, respect, and admiration for this great man.

Wilson's/Pasco 3rd Ward | 10:19 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hinkley Family. He was such a wonderful person, and a great example to all of us. What an exciting time for him, as now he is reunited with the love of his life. As a convert to the Church I am grateful for the examples he set for me, and for leading our Church in the right direction.

God bless Our Prophet! God Bless Gordon B Hinkley! God Bless the Hinkley family.

SFC RET DENNIS | 10:19 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I skimmed through this long list and I would like to take a moment to thank all of you who have issues with our fath for being kind and not using this time to criticize our fath and I thank you our this great man. Thank You so much.

Mary Ungerman | 10:20 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I think of President Hinckley as a prophet of surprises. He had so many surprises for us such as the many temples, the perpetual education fund, the conference center, the pulpit in the conference center, and one of my favorites, the birthday parties which he gave and invited us all to attend. How we will miss him!

Stephen in Oklahoma | 10:21 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Thanks be to the Father for allowing us to have President Hinkley for so long. Praise to the man.

What a Resume! | 10:22 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Kudos to Deseret News for such a fantastic article on an inspirational man. The article is so comprehensive and informative. President Hinckley was an example of hard work, humility, and integrity.

Jeff | 10:23 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Thank you for your guidance, vision, and humor. You will be missed. May God watch over your family and comfort them.

kent robinson family | 10:23 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

President Hinckley will be greatly missed. What an inspirational life. He had such a wonderful way of speaking that made everyone feel that he was just like your own Father or Grandfather. It is amazing how much he accomplished in his life and how many peoples lives he made better. He truly endured to the end and showed us how to be more Christlike. Our thoughts and prayers now turn to Pres. Monson he too is a truly remarkable man and will be a great prophet as well.

pamela Dungey | 10:25 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I am from the UK, all I can say is that I am joining with my brothers and sisters around the world in both grief and joy. Grief because we are going to miss this incredible Prophet and wonderful man, and joy because he is now with his beloved wife who he wanted so much to follow. I loved him with all of my heart, he touched everyone through his teachings and his words of wisdom and love. The world is going to be so much emptier without him. I will miss seeing his smile, and hearing his voice at conferences when they were transmitted via satellite to us. I haven't been a member for many years, but in the short time that I have, I came to love him, respect him and know that he was a true Prophet of God. May he rest in peace and have a wonderful time with Marjorie, I can only imagine his face coming face to face with Our Heavenly Father, it would be wreathed in smiles. God bless you President Hinckley, Wales, where you once served on your mission is going to miss you. You will be sadly missed.

David H | 10:29 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Bless you dear President Hinckley for your life and ministry among God's children. Because "...we live together in love..." we "...weep for the loss of them that die...". We love you, and we mourn your passing. We rejoice in the knowledge of your joyous reunion with loved ones, prophets past, and our beloved Savior.

Condolences to the Hinckley family.

Our faith, prayers and confidence to President Monson and his family.

Broadbents
Hurricane, UT

g's_from btfl | 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Thank you President Hinckley for your example of living a Christ centered life. God Bless you and your family.

The Harvey's | 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Have loved President Hinkley since I was a youg girl our love and admiration grew as a young married couple he visited our Stake and admonished the members to bloom and strengthen the Church where they were and not be anxious to move to Utah. "We need strong members of the Church in all parts of the world." he told us. "Utah doesn't need you, but your are despartly needed here."
The world has lost a great leader.

Dave | 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

A great prophet who's work ethic, personality, love, and humor will be sorely missed by so many of us.

The Bawden's | 10:32 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

God be with you til we meet again. We will all strife to honor your legacy and remeber your motto to Carry On.

Shanni Sullivan - Einer | 10:32 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Its Not So Sad. Its Beautiful Because He Lived A Full Life, Most Of Us Will Never Have The Chance To Live And Now He's With Marjorie Again. The Loss Is Only Earthly And Very Much Felt. But His Life Is Truly Eternal And You Know He Went Straight To Heavenly Father And Got A Big Huge Embrace.

Emery O. | 10:32 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We should celebrate the exemplary life he led and honor him by living the Christ-like attributes he taught. Thank you President Hinckley for your life of service!

Idaho Beans | 10:34 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

In Idaho the earth mourns your passing and expresses its grief in the wind! We love you, we miss you, we celebrate your sweet reunion with your dear wife. Thank you so much!!!

The Idaho Beans

Dennis Decker | 10:34 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Thank you Pres. Hinkley for your example and teachings. I am a better man because of you. I know you had a beautiful reunion with your family last night. Again God be with you til we meet again.

Erika Lawton, Vero Beach, Florid | 10:34 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

ï¿½He who knows and knows not that he knows is sleeping; wake him.
He who knows not and knows not he knows not is foolish; shun him.
He who knows not and knows he knows not is humble; teach him.
He who knows and knows that he knows is wise; follow him.ï¿½
(Eastern Proverb)
ï¿½Praise to the Man" - a true prophet - who was not only a ï¿½good and faithful servantï¿½ but one who magnified his calling and ï¿½raised the barï¿½ by his own example. Selfishly I had hoped he would live several more years, so that I could continue to follow him and try to absorb even a little of his great humor and wit. The world seems darker right now ï¿½ his candle could not be hid in life. He was a man who ï¿½ï¿½knows that he knows,ï¿½ and I gladly and humbly followed him, because I know he followed the Savior.

My love and prayers to his family. And to all the Saints and people who loved him.

Larry W. in St. George, Utah | 10:36 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

For a man that has lived his life as long as he has, I remember him saying "He is going to try to be a better man for the rest of his life." I want to "Thank Him" for all that he has done for our Church and our society and the world. We all love him and will miss him very much. He is know with his beloved wife and all the other prophets and our Father in Heaven. I will always love this man for what he has done for me and my family. Thank You

Kari Wendt | 10:37 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

President Hinckley will be missed. I feel very sad to hear of his passing but joyful to think of his reunion with his wife and other beloved family members and friends. We will remember him always.

Stephanie | 10:37 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I just wanted to say thankyou to President Hinkley he was such a great man and a good example I amsure he will be greatly missed but it is good to know he is with his beloved wife. I LOVE HIM

the Hansens | 10:38 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

How we loved him. His words and counsel will live on through eternity. We will miss him!

Judy Hokanson | 10:39 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

How can my heart feel so borken, yet so overwhelmingly happy for the release of President Hinckley's great spirit. Must be an LDS thing! What an inspiration he has been!

S Ybarguen | 10:41 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

The world has lost a powerful advocate for Jesus Christ. He will be missed dearly. We pray for his family and associates. Yet, we know he had a great reunion waiting for him on the other side of the veil. We love you President Hinckley and your family.

Bill Schrader | 10:43 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Godspeed, Brother Hinckley!

Walkersabq | 10:43 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I was very saddened to receive a call last night informing my of President Hinckely's passing. He was so amazing in his tireless efforts to further our Savior's work as the head of His church. What an example of combining talent and creativity with hard work to help bring souls to Christ! The list of his accomplishments are astounding. I thank God for this Prophet and the immeasurable good that he did. As the brethren have pointed out, he is the greatest temple builder in history. His ministry has blessed the lives of countless millions here on earth and in the hereafter. Thank you President Hinckley. We can scarcely express the depth of our love and appreciation for all you have done.

Timiney Family TX, | 10:44 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

A prophet that led the church with such vibrance as he did will deeply missed. I will miss the talks where he can so lovingly inspire us, make us laugh, but then remind us to be grounded just the same in respecting our fellow man and promoted religious tolerance to those not of our faith. Let us do as he did when he became the prophet of this church and "Carry On". God be with the Hinkley family and all who mourn him at his passing. 'Til we meet again...

Darrell | 10:44 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

This is by far the most comments I've ever seen, since Deseret News started doing comments by thier readers. Would'nt be nice to go where he's going I mean he's got a first class ticket to the highest kingdom we can live in. I LOVE YOU...President Hinckley, and thank you for being here for us. I'm very greatful to have lived during your era.

Kerrs from California | 10:44 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We always felt that when he smiled he was smiling right at us. We knew he loved us and we loved him. He was the Prophet of our children's childhood. We thank him for his leadership and his love. He will be missed!

Matt | 10:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Thank you so much President Hinckley. I know that you were called of God and that the fullness of the priesthood was/is truly with you. I'm so happy that you will now be with your dear wife and friend. We love you and your witness. As I listened to your last talk in General Conference I couldn't help but smile knowing that it was a witness of the boy prophet, Joesph Smith. I am so grateful that one of your last testimonies was that of Joseph Smith seeing both the Father and the Son. We will miss you.

CO Cougar | 10:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Unfortunately I knew this day would have to come, his health had been going downhill ever since the death of his wife. But in a way I am happy for him now, he is no longer in pain and he has been reunited with his loved ones, the Church will never forget you Pres. Hinckley, God bless you and your family.

You will be missed.

Rud | 10:46 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

The end of a great era, with sadness as one so great leaves us more lonly. An old giant has falled, a stature that stands tall next to anyone in history! We will miss him greatly. A yet, life rolls on.

Led Zeppelin | 10:48 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Tears of love from my wife and I for this great man who inspired and helped bless our lives with great council that has helped our lives in every way. President Hinkley and his wife are the worlds hope and example of everything that is great about marriage and how we should be.

Sofia | 10:49 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

It is so sad that he died. i was at a standards night fireside, and after it was over, someone in our stake presidency stood up there and just mentioned that he just recieved the confirmation that President Hinckley died. so that is how we found out that he died. and then we sang We Thank Thee O God For a Prophet, But barely anyone sang because everyone was so sad.But that was a very sad way to find out he died. we were all so happy, and then boom, there came the news. I loved President Hinckley. He was my favorite prophet. I cant wait to see him in heaven someday!

Brittany | 10:49 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Pes. Hinkley is such an amazing man! Im so sad he has passed but so happy for him!! He gets to be with his sweetheart and our father.

Nichole | 10:50 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Pres. Hincley was the prophet for the majority of my life. And he has impacted my life in lots of major ways. I love him dearly. He will be sorely missed. I know he is glad to finally again be with his eternal companion. Pres. Hinckley will never be forgotten.

Julie | 10:51 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

To the Hinckley Family:

Thank you so much for sharing your father and grandfather with the church and the world. Your sacrifice allowed President Hinckley to bless this world with his wisdom, wit and inspiration. I had several contacts with him over the years and I was personally blessed by him and his tender care at a time of personal sorrow in my own life. Thank you again.

Al C in New Jersey | 10:53 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Dear President Himckley,
I look forward to hopefully qualifying to serve under your leadership on the other side of the veil.
I've been grateful to know that I was baptized on the weekend (6 Apr 1958) when you became a General Authority of the Church, as an Assistant to The Twelve. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, you made our little branch a ward and me a grateful bishop. I know your leadership continues, and many members who preceded you through the veil during your Presidency here have been looking forward to your joining and leading them there.
Praise the Lord!

JB | 10:53 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

What a remarkable man! I'll miss his wit, humor and most of all, his brilliance and wisdom.

Teena Castle | 10:54 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We were sad to hear the news and my husband and 3 daughters cried as we realized that we has lost our beloved prophet but they were also tears of joy as we knew that he was with his wife of so many years forever never to be seperated. Our hearts and prayers go out to President and Sister Hinkley's family as they go through this period of mourning. As one who has lost both a mother and father I understand the tender feelings of this time. May we all go forward and indeed "Stand for something" as we strive to be the kind of example to each other, to those around us and to the world of what it means to be a disciple of Christ and a member of His church. We love President Hinkley and will miss his quick witt, his wonderful smile and gentleness that made him loved by so many member and non-member alike. Thank you for teaching us what it means to be a true christian.
The Castle Family Howard, Teena, Julynne,Jessica and Jennifer Baraboo Wisconsin

Cindy-Rae | 10:55 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

If each of us loved people as much and gave as much service to the world as he did, can we just imagine what a wonderful world this would be! We love him and we will miss him. We are praying for his family, the quorum of the twelve, president Monson and President Eyring.

KM | 10:56 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I will miss his delightful sense of humor and inspiring words. With his unflagging optimism, he just had this way of making everything seem better--that there really is hope for the future. He really was a great man.

Vance Family | 10:57 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We will always remember Pesident Hinckley with love

Berenice | 10:58 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Our President Hinckley has gone to a better place with her beloved wife. I know he is a prophet, I cannot express how sad I feel knowing he won't be here to speak to us anymore. I will always love him, and I will always remember how positive he was for life, how much he care for all of us and how much he loved our Heavenly Father. He is a great example of true love. He will be miss always. I think the only thing we can do right now its to do what he told us to do. Be obidente, strength our testimonies and never forget that there is a Heavenly Father in heaven who listen to our prays.
Thank you my beloved President Hinckley, Now I know you are with your wife again.
We will miss you.

Wunderbar | 10:58 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Solch ein Beispiel! Solch ein wunderbarer Profet. Du bist nicht mehr mit uns, aber wir werden dich niemals vergessen. Wir freuen uns dass du mit deiner Frau wider bist.

Wir beten jetzt fur President Monson.

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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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