It is a great loss with the passing of President Hinckley.
It is disturbing that Mr Bush would insult his memory, If only one could believe Mr Bush, and see him as a man with even 1% of the integrity of President Hinckley.

Thanks to our US President for his kind comments on the passing of LDS President Hinckley. President Hinckley is continuing the great work of our Father in Heaven. It is a a great countty that we live in.

Pres. Hinckley was friends with everyone!

President Bush has always been very gracious to Pres. Hinckley and always recognized the important role that Pres. Hinckley played in the lives of millions of people. I am glad for this recognition.It's too bad that we can hardly find any mention of his death in most major news media outlets. I just saw the notice on Yahoo that the head of the Orthodox Catholics passed away. Not a word about Gordon B. Hincklely, who will live in our memories. I will miss him tremendously.

Isn't it incredible, the wide-spread acceptance and love of the Church President Hinckley has brought? I too thank President Bush for his kind remarks on the passing of one of the greatest men to have ever lived. We will miss him as our beloved prophet!

I am so grateful that President Hinckley is with his sweetheart. They will never be separated again. I am also grateful that our great nation is led by a man who trusts his Father in Heaven, and allows Him to participate in his decision making process. Too bad the 4-term rule can't be put into effect.

It is very nice to see the leader of the free world ( President Bush)take a moment and pay his respects to our Prophet. It was the right thing to do. President Hinkley all I can say is thank you for all you did for us.

Thanks to President Bush for his kind words of sympathy and comfort. I truly feel that President Bush did respect and appreciate our beloved Prophet. President Hinkley will be remembered well by so many.

I was sad for few seconds, but I'm glad that he will be together with her sweetheart. What a happy reunion indeed! We will miss him! What a great prophet! Also, thanks Pres. Bush.

I'm glad the media all over the USA recognized this great man.

Thank you, President Bush, for your kind words! It is amazing to see the kind of response the passing of the prophet is triggering!!

This is a very nice (and sincere) tribute from our nation's President, who has not only honored him in death with this tribute, but also honored him in life with the nation's highest civil award. Thank you President Bush, and thank you President Hinckley. "George" (who posted above), you are entitled to your opinions, but if anyone is being insulting here, "thou art the man."

That is a very kind statement from the President. He is a good man and I know he regarded President Hinckley very highly.

"I am also grateful that our great nation is led by a man who trusts his Father in Heaven, and allows Him to participate in his decision making process. Too bad the 4-term rule can't be put into effect. "

Anybody seen my barf bag? I seem to have misplaced it.

Thank you President Bush for your support and respect for the beloved Prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley. President Hinckley did do much good, not only for Americans but for many nations not limited to our faith. A lot can be learned from him.

I would also like to thank President Bush for those kind words about President Hinkley.

I read all these comments and have to comment myself on the fact that they were all kind, uplifting responses. President Hinckley always brought out the best in others and these responses only illustrate this point. It's kind of nice to read such positive statements for once in the newspaper.

In regards to george's comment I have to state the following: I read Pres. Bush's condolences and there was nothing insulting or disparaging about Pres. Hinckley. It is too bad that someone can have so much dislike of Pres. Bush that even when he recognizes all the wonderful things that Pres. Hinckley has done you look past it and want to condemn Pres. Bush because you don't like him.

"kings shall extole him and nations revere"

kings.....or Presidents.

Praise to the man.

Thank you, Mr. President.

It will be a real test to see how well we follow Pres. Hinckley's constant advice to be kind and love our fellow man. I likewise hope those not of our faith extend the same measure of respect.

We love you, President Hinckley!!!

In regard to the above negative comments, this is not the time nor the place, if you have any respect at all for President Hinckley to interject political commentary. President Hinckley was liked and respected by numerous people throughout the world who come from all walks and talks of life. We may not agree with them, but we can recognize their respect for him and respect them for their thoughtful expressions. That being said, I too as a member of the Church will greatly miss Our Prophet, I loved to hear him speak and always waited for that little bit of humor that made him so appealing. I hope the Hinckley family will be comforted by the knowledge that so many others share their grief.

Thank you President Bush for your kind comments. I am so grateful to live in a country led by so great a man.
Thank you for recognizing the wisdom of our beloved prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley. We will miss him so very much but we know where he is and he is happy. Thank you, again, Mr President. May our Father in Heaven bless you and your family in all that you do.

Thank you President & Mrs. Bush for your kind remarks regarding our Prophet and your friend, Gordon B. Hinckley. I have revered President Hinckley as a great leader for most of my life. I will miss him.

I am so grateful to be a member of the Church, and have such an amazing spiritual leader as President Hinckley. I loved him so much, and I have the utmost respect for him. He is a true prophet, and follower of our Heavenly Father. I am so grateful for the knowledge that I have that he is with his wife once again. I know that he is so happy, and at peace. I am so grateful that President Bush has such a conviction, that he relies on his Father in Heaven as well to lead our country. President Hinckley is such a wonderful example to all of us, that we should treat others with kindness, compassion, and love. I hope that we all will remember him and will strive to treat others in the same way. I look forward to the time when I will be able to tell him that I love him, and I hope that until that day arrives, I continue to act like my Savior would, just like our beloved prophet.

Thank you also President Bush for your kind words. President Hinckley and President Bush have been two great men that I have always looked up to. I too will miss President Hinckley greatly. May we work harder to be more like him. When we meet again, may he be proud of each of us.

President Hinckley was a wonderful, loving and optimistic prophet and leader of the church. President Bush was kind in his remarks regarding our beloved Prophet. He was recognized by leaders around the world as a man of integrity. I did notice a "Breaking News" headline in red on CNN's website last night stating that the prophet had passed away.

How grateful I am to have lived on this earth during the earthly ministry of President Hinckley. He truly was a "Man for All Seasons" - a credit to the Lord, the church, the nation as recognized by President Bush and all to whom he so valiantly served. Well done, thou good and faithful servant! We all wish you a blessed journey as you rejoin your dear wife and family who are waiting for you.

Thank you Mr. President for your kind words. I will miss our beloved prophet and his sweet smile.

La Iglesia ha crecido en todo el mundo bajo el liderazgo del presidente Hinckley. En Latinoamerica la Iglesia sigue creciendo gracias a su visión, a los templos y al Fondo Perpetuo Pro - Educación.
Gracias presidente Hinckley.

Thank You President Bush for your kind and loving comments at the passing of our beloved Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley. I loved him very much, and will miss him..but rejoice in this step he has taken ...and that he is with his beloved wife..... I also thank you President Bush ..to be the first President of our country, for many years.. who dared speak openly of God, your faith in him... prayer..and to know that you used all of these in your decision making...was a great relief to me..... Thank You

To the comment regarding the news media not reporting Pres. Hinckley's passing...I live in Texas and it was on CNN last night that I learned he had passed away. It was reported on CNN again this morning, on Fox News and other news media outlets as well. It's been reported on the online editions as well on all major news outlets.

It was a surreal feeling last night when I learned of his passing. It's something we've known would happen, but never really thought it actually would happen. I will miss his wisdom and love, but rest assured that another will take his place and he too will gain our love and adoration as well. I consider Pres. Hinckley to be one of the greatest prophets we've had the privelege of knowing. His memory will remain with us forever.

I am sad for his depature... but I know that we will meet again soon. Til them I will strive to live as he did. My love and respect to President Bush for his thoughtful words.

Thank you President Bush for your kind word about President Hinckley. Thank you for your convictions in knowing that your Father in Heaven hears and answeres your prayers as you lead our country. May be when you have more time on your hands in the coming year you'll read the Book Of Morman .

Kind words to recognize an honorable patriot and religious leader. President Bush is truly the kind of man Gordon B. Hinckley talked about many times, in that he is kind and generous. Thank you Mr. President for the loving words of praise and the recognition given to President Hinckley for his love of country and fellowman.

Thank you for yours and Mrs. Bush's kind comments on our beloved prophet President Hinckley. I had the honor of hearing you speak at an AGC convention last year with our two granddaughters and to shake your hand. I knew then in my heart you are a good person. We appreciate the the feelings of friendship you have for our prophet. We will miss him.

Jody - "I am also grateful that our great nation is led by a man who trusts his Father in Heaven, and allows Him to participate in his decision making process. Too bad the 4-term rule can't be put into effect"

Heidi - "I am so grateful that President Bush has such a conviction, that he relies on his Father in Heaven as well to lead our country."

Jody and Heidi, please do not tarnish the memory of President Hinckley by using Bush's condolence as a platform to express your own political convictions.

I saw it on all the major news outlets last night and this morning. And my sister, who lives in Texas and is not a member of the Church, talked to me about it this morning and said the news outlets were being very complimentary about what a good man he was.

With regard to the comments disparaging President Bush for his condolences, I saw nothing ugly in anything he said. He was only gracious and kind in his remarks about President Hinckley. Perhaps your personal feelings about President Bush colored your opinion of the very kind words he expressed about President Hinckley? I thought he was gracious and very complimentary of President Hinckley.

President Bush didn't write that! I want him to voice his own opinion not just facts about the prophet. I know facts--turn on the radio facts flow like water!! Why doesn't president Bush say something in his own words...

Being a Hispanic member of the church I will always remember President Hinckley for his love towards all men and in particular towards those of us from Latin America. I learned of his death about an hour later. Our local Spanish news on TV in Houston carried it last night and early this morning as well as the English stations. One of the Spanish radio stations reported it and the comment wast made about the church's spots on TV and in the readio about families. We will greatly miss President Hinckley.

These were sweet, kind words. People have a way of knowing when they are in the presence of a truly great man. I think President Bush knew this. I didn't even have to be in his presence to know he was a truly great man. I felt it when he spoke.

Our Prophet is home now. May you rest in peace and in the loving arms or our Father in Heaven. You have served us with love and understanding in a time when we needed it all over the world. Thank you Pres. and Mrs. Bush for your prayers. May all the leaders of the world feel these prayers today and forever.

It figures that W would call him Gordon. I remember politicians in years gone by being castigated for referring to "David McKay". W's ignoring the honorfics says a lot about the sincerity of his comments.

I am not LDS, but Pres Hinckley was obviously a man to be admired and respected regardless of your faith. I find it disturbing however, that people like the first commenter, "George", are so obsessed with George Bush Hatred Syndrome that he will take even as solemn an occasion as this to express his venom for our President. Pres Bush's comments were caring, appropriate and showed his personal friendship for Pres Hinckley.

Politicians very rarely write their own speeches or remarks, but what they would like to say is conveyed nonetheless. Can everyone just stop getting upset based upon their political views and accept that the President of the United States expressed condolences on the loss of our beloved Prophet and leave it at that? Think of him as the President -- not a Democrat, not a Republican -- but the President of the United States and respect that the person who holds the highest political office in our land sent condolences. I was never a fan of President Clinton, but had he been in office at this time and sent condolences, I wouldn't have been insulted -- I would have been appreciative that he thought enough to send his wishes.

Re: News Media Coverage. There was an complete AP story on the Drudge Report last night. The L. A. Times coverage today begins on the lower front page (A-1)with a color picture of President Hinckley. The text and picture are 3 columns wide X 4 1/4 inches and continue on page A-10 with an additional half page, including a picture of President Hinckley and President Reagan.

I'm Sad but also Happy because he is with our Heavenly Father now and he is one step ahead of us,plus he is finally reunite with his beloved wife and I'm sure they're having a big "Fiesta" on Heaven becuase of his welcoming home and his achievements, on earth.
We thank you God for Our Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley.

Though I am no longer an active member of the church, I always had a fondness for President Hinckley. He was a great example, a noble servant, and a kind person.

Rest in Peace, President Hinckley. Condolences to his family.

Sentimos pela ida do presidente Hickly, mas sabemos que ele esta ao lado do Senhor... esperamos que os mortos no Irque estejam ao seu lado também.

It's so sad to hear. I am not a LDS. But always tuned in to general conference . I found him irrestible intelligent, fun , humorous, gracisious, up beat, down to earth person. Some one who could bring people from all walks of faith's together. I loved him a lot. I will miss him. He was a great leader and a great inspiration to all of us. God bless him and his family.