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Nakila 'Ohana | 11:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a sad and mournful day it is!! We have truly lost a great leader, prophet
and friend. We will truly miss our BELOVED prophet!! Aloha 'oe, until we
meet again.
Susan | 12:01 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I will miss you more than words can say. Thank you for your leadership, your
love, your humility, your strength and courage, your unwavering devotion to the
Lord and His Church. I am happy you are reunited with your beloved Marjorie.
God bless your family and loved ones. We all knew this was coming, but
there's no way to really prepare for the deep feeling of loss. You were
truly a giant.
Blake in Arizona | 12:06 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I received notification by text message at 8:24 PM MST! The word traveled really
fast of his passing! My sister also heard via text message at about the same
time! I think this may have been how many others received message of his
passing! We will miss President Hinckley! He was a wonderful man and we will
never forget him!
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Jack | 12:09 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We love you and will miss you. See you again soon I hope.
Tamera Morris | 12:09 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you President Hinckley for your service
to all of us and to our Father in Heaven. We
will miss you dearly. We are happy to know that
you are with Sister Hinckley now and forever!
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
We will always remember what you told us - to forget ourselves and get to work.
With graditude and love,
The Morris Family from the Land Down Under,
Tamera, Don and Caitlin
Perth Western Australia Mission, Mandurah Ward.
to all of us and to our Father in Heaven. We
will miss you dearly. We are happy to know that
you are with Sister Hinckley now and forever!
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
We will always remember what you told us - to forget ourselves and get to work.
With graditude and love,
The Morris Family from the Land Down Under,
Tamera, Don and Caitlin
Perth Western Australia Mission, Mandurah Ward.
daniel | 12:14 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
even though i do not see eye to eye in some doctrinal principles with the LDS
church, i do appreciate pres hincklesy example. I know he served his church,
community, and this nation. I am deeply saddened for the loss of a wonderful
man like him. I met him about 4 years ago and actually had a conversation with
him while I was investigatin the church. There was something definately
different about him. Rest in peace mr. hinckley
Kathleen | 12:19 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We all feel a sense of relief that you are once again united with your beloved Marjorie--while at the same time acknowledging that this world has lost a shining light of pure goodness.
We will always remember--and feel humbled by--your great example.
'Til we meet again....
Keluma | 12:20 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Although we have lost a global treasure, Prophet Hinckley's legacy will
continue to guide us and our future generations. His immense devotion to Our
Savior and The Gospel has proven to be a wonderful example for all of us to
follow. His dedication to The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints sets the
tone for the world to know of the good influence this church has over the earth.
With much gratitude for the selfless service of such a wonderful, we send our
love to the Hinckely family.
Truly missed from Hawaii | 12:24 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Here is Laie, people have a strong love for a prophet who knew many of us by
name. He will be missed, but his example will live on.
We're grateful to have had him as long as we did.
Aloha 'oe
We're grateful to have had him as long as we did.
Aloha 'oe
Ryan in southwest FL | 12:24 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
What a reunion you must be having with Sister Hinckley and your family up above.
So many members of the Church know no other prophet. You have truly inspired and
will be missed by millions. You are a brilliant example of a follower of Jesus
Christ. We love you President Hinckley! God bless your family at this time of
grief.
Jared | 12:27 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
He was a prophet and a great man and will be missed.
Robyn Spence | 12:29 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you President Hinckley for all the love you have shown us and for your
intelligent and wonderful teachings. Love and comfort to all your family and
friends.
'Till we meet again'.
Robyn Spence, Leura Ward, Blue Mountains, Australia
'Till we meet again'.
Robyn Spence, Leura Ward, Blue Mountains, Australia
Fabiana in California | 12:41 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We will miss you, but your teachings, example and love for us will be here for
ever. Thank you prophet! We love you.
David Kwan in Idaho | 12:42 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I know, by the power of the Holy Ghost, that Gordon B. Hinckley was a prophet of
God. His love, his kindness, his wit, his humor, his skill in communicating, his
frankness, his powerful positivity, his compassion, his sincere concern, his
faith, and his determination and passion to serve God with all of his soul truly
has brought us all closer to our Savior Jesus Christ.
I am sure the Lord will forever remember President Hinckley as one of His good and faithful servants. What an inspiration. The Lord, through this wonderful and humble servant, has brought me closer to Heaven. May God bless Gordon B. Hinckley, and his family--forever. May we all continue the great work of God with the same ferver, conviction, and focus that President Hinckley displayed in his faith-filled lifetime.
I am sure the Lord will forever remember President Hinckley as one of His good and faithful servants. What an inspiration. The Lord, through this wonderful and humble servant, has brought me closer to Heaven. May God bless Gordon B. Hinckley, and his family--forever. May we all continue the great work of God with the same ferver, conviction, and focus that President Hinckley displayed in his faith-filled lifetime.
RJ Navarro | 12:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
The moment my bestfriend texted me the news, I went straight to the net to
confirm it. After, tears fell from my eyes knowing that a GREAT and A BELOVED
LEADER has passed away...
Pres. Hinckley will always be remembered so dearly. I love him and he is an inspiring man of God!
Pres. Hinckley will always be remembered so dearly. I love him and he is an inspiring man of God!
Eric Satersmoen | 12:49 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you for everything Pres. Hinckley. You will be missed and remembered
around the world!
Holady Family-Oregon | 12:55 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank-you President Hinckley for a life of LOVE & SERVICE. May your reunion
be sweet with your good wife. We will always remember you.in fondness and love.
May we also remember your counsel and example. Godspeed Dear President
Janet | 12:59 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Your light will always shine in my heart.
Jenny Stokes | 1:02 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
May you enjoy your time spent now with your beloved Marjorie. You have left
behind a great legacy for those you have trained so well to follow in the
Savior's footsteps. Your love, example, your teachings and your testimony
have fired up generations to let their light shine forth and to spread the
Gospel across the world. You have put the Temple within reach of so many
millions more people so that millions can enjoy the fulness of the Gospel.
President Hinckley you have reached out to our youth with love but with firm
guidelines in these difficult times and I thank you as a mother of 7. Your
counsel has comforted me so often and lifted me up as did your challenge to our
family to read the Book of Mormon. What a blessing that was! Your personal
witness of Jesus Christ has been a powerful witness in the life of my family,
particularly in the lives of my two missionary sons.I attended your solemn
assembly and was deeply moved by the Spirit. May your family and friends be
comforted and blessed at this time. We love you and will miss you.
Jenny Stokes Windaroo Ward Brisbane Australia
Jenny Stokes Windaroo Ward Brisbane Australia
Bobbie in Texas | 1:27 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I know there is a great reunion going on tonight across the veil with our
Saviour Jesus Christ, Sister Hinckley, with family, ancestors, and friends who
have gone before, but also with all the prophets that have gone before as well.
One of Heavenly Father's sons is safely home again.
Thank you, President Hinckley, for your excellent humble example. You kept the faith, touched many lives, and did the Lord's work throughout your life and endured to the very end. I know you will rest in peace tonight and always. I also know that our Saviour will have more work for you across the veil. You will be missed on this side of the veil.
To President Hinckley's family and friends, I pray the Comforter will be with you through these difficult days. We mourn with you.
Sincerely yours,
Bobbie Hollis
Odessa 2nd Ward
Odessa Texas Stake
Odessa, Texas
Thank you, President Hinckley, for your excellent humble example. You kept the faith, touched many lives, and did the Lord's work throughout your life and endured to the very end. I know you will rest in peace tonight and always. I also know that our Saviour will have more work for you across the veil. You will be missed on this side of the veil.
To President Hinckley's family and friends, I pray the Comforter will be with you through these difficult days. We mourn with you.
Sincerely yours,
Bobbie Hollis
Odessa 2nd Ward
Odessa Texas Stake
Odessa, Texas
Aaron - Washington | 1:31 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We thank thee oh God for a Prophet. President Hinckley. Your legacy and love
will always be remembered. Your example has forever and will continue forever to
shape and change my everyday life. Thank you. Thank you. May your reunion on the
other side be sweet. We love you and will never forget the things that the Lord
taught us through you. Till we meet again. With Love.
Ron Luce | 1:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I listened to a great man with a big heart with a lot of love in his heart.
Sorry to see him leave the place i believe he felt where he was most at home with. Teaching about Love and Compassion.
RIP. he was a great man
My heart goes out for all the LDS faith people that loved him so much.
Signed a person that still has an heart for everyone,
Athiest and ex mormon. I believe I learned this from a great man.
Sorry to see him leave the place i believe he felt where he was most at home with. Teaching about Love and Compassion.
RIP. he was a great man
My heart goes out for all the LDS faith people that loved him so much.
Signed a person that still has an heart for everyone,
Athiest and ex mormon. I believe I learned this from a great man.
Sara in Seoul, Korea | 2:36 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thanks to the marvels of the Internet, we can express our love and grief at the
loss of our Prophet from all areas on this planet. He has had an unbelievable
impact on me for decades.
Daily, we observe the lives and good works of Korean saints. We were in the midst of thousands of faithful Korean saints in Seoul, gathered in summer 2005 with Pres. Hinckley, to celebrate 50 years of the LDS church in Korea. I can testify to his world-wide influence for good, setting a high example in many ways.
I miss him already, but am comforted to know that we will reunite in a better place someday, and that he has, at last, rejoined his eternal companion and other family members.
It is our challenge now, to continue to follow our Prophet's counsel to always "just do the best you can" to live a quality Christ-like life.
Daily, we observe the lives and good works of Korean saints. We were in the midst of thousands of faithful Korean saints in Seoul, gathered in summer 2005 with Pres. Hinckley, to celebrate 50 years of the LDS church in Korea. I can testify to his world-wide influence for good, setting a high example in many ways.
I miss him already, but am comforted to know that we will reunite in a better place someday, and that he has, at last, rejoined his eternal companion and other family members.
It is our challenge now, to continue to follow our Prophet's counsel to always "just do the best you can" to live a quality Christ-like life.
Lillian B. Anhder | 3:37 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I am saddened with the death of our beloved Prophet. My sister Dorothy Perry
and her husband Don Perry lived in Governor Plaza Condos at the same time as
President Hinckly and Marjorie before they moved to the downtown appartments.
My sister was totally blind, and they were both so good to her, especially after
her husband passed away. I did meet Marjorie in her one day when she was
visiting my sister. She remained a good friend to my sister right up to the
time my sister passed away. They were both so caring and good to her. I loved
our Prophet and he will be missed, but thankful that he could be with us for 96
years, and happy he is reunited with his beloved wife. Love,Lillian B.Anhder
Orem, Utah
Liz Grant | 3:40 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I remember with fondness his visits to Chorley, England. His dedication of the
Preston Temple and the joy we all experienced with him on subsequent visits -
driving around in the little electric cart - waving to the people and giving his
security nightmares!! We have him to thank for a Temple, Chapel, MTC and
accommodation all in a wonderfully landscaped site. He truly loved the area and
the people where he served in Preston on his mission.
A mixture of sadness at his passing but joy in the knowledge of his reunion with his beloved Marjory - they were complete together. Now they are again. Thank you President Hinckley for the love and example to the world - they did not know he was their prophet too but loved him for his goodness.
The Prophet Joseph Smith will have much to discuss with him, they have much in common. Thanks and love to his family who shared him with us all. "Hail to the Prophet ascended to Heaven"
Livingston, Scotland
A mixture of sadness at his passing but joy in the knowledge of his reunion with his beloved Marjory - they were complete together. Now they are again. Thank you President Hinckley for the love and example to the world - they did not know he was their prophet too but loved him for his goodness.
The Prophet Joseph Smith will have much to discuss with him, they have much in common. Thanks and love to his family who shared him with us all. "Hail to the Prophet ascended to Heaven"
Livingston, Scotland
Lynda | 3:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
A sad day for the LDS world wide, especially the family and close friends of our
beloved prophet. May he rest in peace beside his beloved Marjorie.
His legacy will live on.
His legacy will live on.
Anne Flinders, Orem, Utah | 4:05 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
At the last session of the Nauvoo temple dedication in 2002, President Hinckley
mentioned that he hoped to someday meet the Prophet Joseph, so that he could
report what he had done with the church while it was under his watch; and with
tears he said, "I hope that Joseph will be pleased with what I have done. I
have tried my very best."
Praise to the Man!
Praise to the Man!
DTS in China | 5:00 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I remember when he, an apostle at the time, came to visit my small branch in
Malaysia. Just two weeks later I was in Virginia and he was there to organize a
stake. I sat right up front, and he said, "I was just in Malaysia visiting
the good saints there..." He looked right at me, and I was sure he was
going to say," and YOU were there!" Of course, that's not what
happened, but having the privilege of sitting at his feet and being taught
gospel truths two times in such a short span was truly a privilege. I love
President Hinckley and will miss him with all my heart.
Ryans, Evans | 5:14 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
How appropriate that after the many years of doing the Lord's work he is
called home to the Lord on the Lord's day. The Sabbath. The day of rest.
May this wonderful man and Prophet enjoy being reunited with his sweetheart
Marjorie. And we do Thank Thee O God for a Prophet.
Barry - California | 5:28 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley was one of the major determinants in my decision to join the
Church. His simple faith, his wisdom and his love for everyone, member or no,
touched something in me. Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting him I
truly feel that I have lost a great and true friend.
Mark W. | 5:33 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley, I will miss you, especially at Conference time. You lifted
and inspired me, made me laugh, made me shed tears of conviction and love for my
Savior, my family and my fellow man. Your words and sentences were so eloquent,
like a song your voice and inflections, your comedic timing, your countenance,
everything enhanced your well chosen words even more. I loved to hear your
talks. You were a Prophet. A Prophet has passed. God bless the memory of
Gordon B. Hinckley.
Heidi in Arkansas | 5:46 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Our family will truly miss President Hinckley. My husband doesn't cry
much, but he did get teary-eyed last night when we found out that he had passed
on to the Spirit World. What a remarkable man he was, and was loved by all.
William Hunt Family | 6:08 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We love our dear Prophet President Gordon B Hinckley.We pray for comfort for his
family.
We know he is a Prophet of God and is in his
loving arms now. We are happy he is with his
dear wife now. We thank him for all he has
taught us and the pure love of Christ that
he had for his fellow man.
We know he is a Prophet of God and is in his
loving arms now. We are happy he is with his
dear wife now. We thank him for all he has
taught us and the pure love of Christ that
he had for his fellow man.
jackie | 6:09 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Please, those of you who visit this site with a less than positive attitude, I
ask respectfully, Not here, Not today. Gordon B. Hinckley is a man who is loved
and revered by millions of people and we mourn his loss. I must admit that I
cried upon hearing the news but I am not sad, because I know where he is and
that he is happy.
President Hinckley, God be with you till we meet again!
President Hinckley, God be with you till we meet again!
Exa Ruth Bodiford | 6:11 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the Hinckley Family and to church
members through out the world.
I was at the dedication of the Lubbock Temple. What an experience to see the Prophet in person.
Midland Second Ward
Odessa Texas Stake
Midland, Texas
President Hinckley I love you.
I was at the dedication of the Lubbock Temple. What an experience to see the Prophet in person.
Midland Second Ward
Odessa Texas Stake
Midland, Texas
President Hinckley I love you.
Joy | 6:19 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We have been blessed to have been taught by a Prophet of God. May we always
remember to do as he counseled many times, "to do a little better each
day." We Thank Thee Oh God, for a Prophet. God Bless his family and God
Bless all those who worked with him.
The Roller Family | 6:28 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley, you have blessed our family beyond measure, we sorrow at
your passing and will greatly miss your leadership, but rejoice in your
reunification with your sweet wife and your hearing our Savior say "Well
done, good and faithful servant."
Erica | 6:39 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Today I will announce the passing of our prophet to 20 youth. We will hold our
own memorial service with youth who love and respect and honor a man who asked
them to stand for something, to be smart and humble at the same time, to be
worthy for things higher and better than the world ever gives them. Yes, we
will miss his quick wit and the way he was always in touch with our needs long
after he had conquered his own Goliaths. He was 97 in years but ageless in
compassion and insight. We will love and support Pres. Monson as his successor
and know Pres. Hinckley is being welcomed by all the "leaves" who left
before him.
chloe | 6:43 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
thanks for your kind leadership!god bless u
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Kenneth J. | 6:50 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I will truely miss this great man. His Conference talks always lifted my up and
made me feel as if he was talking directly to me. He was my guiding light and
Prophet. President Hinkley, you will be truely missed. I love you.
San Antonio, Texas East Stake
Woodlake Ward
San Antonio, Texas East Stake
Woodlake Ward
Alberto Gulino | 6:52 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you President Hinckly, for your service and love. Our beloved prophet will
be missed but his joy is full as he is reunited with others who love him.
Matt | 7:05 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you. You have helped us to raise our family, to love to serve, to be
joyful, to walk in faith. I pray for your family and am saddened that you are
gone. Thank you for showing us what living a Christlike life looks like.
We love you in Austin.
We love you in Austin.
Tom N | 7:19 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you Pres. Hinckley for all your wonderful service here and especially for
the Manhattan NY Yemple. We love you for that wonderful gift.
Teresa in Colorado | 7:21 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I just want this morning to live honoring President Hinckley's legacy. To
be just a little bit of what he was, to truly "stand a little taller",
would make anyone a better person. I'm teaching the Book of Mormon Gospel
Doctrine class this year. I think this Sunday I will challenge the class to,
once again, read the Book of Mormon in four months as a tribute to our beloved
friend and leader.
Kenneth Hoover | 7:22 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I love you President Hinckley..I too will greatly miss you. Thank you. I will
miss your love of God, your dedication to His great cause, and the kind and
humorous way you inspired us to live. Thank you, our dear Prophet!!!
Eugene Powell Till | 7:25 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Tears roll down my face as many shared events are recalled. Thank you for being
my friend and prophet. I love you.... Gene
lilia from Bulgaria | 7:28 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
THANK YOU PRESIDENT HINCKLY for yor service. YOU are beloved prophet.THNK YOU
for the good expample you were for all of us.
You will be messed from all ove the world.
You will be messed from all ove the world.
Idaho | 7:35 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We visited Cove Fort as a family quite by accident once, and learned of the
Hinckley family connection to that place. I could feel that it was sacred
ground. President Hinckley will be missed by so many, and we send sympathy to
all of his family members and those who knew and worked with him closely.
Fiona Ivey | 7:46 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I spent the last 2 years reading his works getting to know him. What a great man
i found, an everyday man like you or i. I loved him dearly and am so happy now
that he is reunited with his sweetheart.He served us so well. Thankyou.
Blessed Concert in Arizona | 7:50 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinkley,
Thank you for your service, not only to the Church but to the country as well. The world has lost a wonderful man.
My family has been blessed by your revelations and proclimations, and you will be forever in our hearts and minds.
Thank you for your service, not only to the Church but to the country as well. The world has lost a wonderful man.
My family has been blessed by your revelations and proclimations, and you will be forever in our hearts and minds.
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