Reader comments: Thousands to attend viewing for prophet

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Condolences | 1:11 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
Wish we could go. But looking forward to seeing it on BYU-TV.

President Hinckley will be missed.

The Norman family.
ScottAZ | 3:55 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
Whether we are there in person or in spirit, our hearts and prayers are with the Prophet. Rejoice!, till we meet again.
Julie Densham | 4:46 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
I feel so blessed to have been able to stand next to this great man and meet him. He will be sadley missed but i am thankful to know that he is once again with his wife and can contine his great work now he had passed away.

How i wish i could i could attend but i am too far away in England our thoughts and prayers will be with all
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From Oklahoma | 7:51 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
We are there in heart and spirit.
JOEL REYES | 8:00 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
HOW I WISH I COULD ATTEND, WE WILL MISSED HIM.
LOVE
JOEL REYES
Anonymous | 8:11 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
Has the program been announced yet the songs and speakers. BYUTV I could record it and it may be archived on the lds webpage but on dish is not yet announced on the guide network. Hopefully will so can be recorded.
Anonymous | 8:13 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
What a wonderful life to be a Prophet of such a prodound church on this earth. President Hinkley will be missed by all that knew him. God bless our fellow Apostles in the choice of a new Prophet to lead our church. And may the spirit of the Lord be with them in this decision and bless them in a special way.

The Warren Hiatt Family.
wjgram | 8:37 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
I feel blessed to be among those who new Pres. as an amazing Prophet for almost 13 years. He accomplished more in those years than most men do in a lifetime. He was well known in the public arena, and most people who had the honor to meet him, or see him on television programs, will remember his quick whit and loving manner.

He was truly a Prophet of God, who taught all of us to try to be better people in all asspects of life. He will be missed on earth, but angels are rejoicing, along with his beloved wife, to have him join the heavenly throng.

May the Lord bless his family with peace and comfort at this time of combined sorrow and joy.
Stephanie S. | 8:48 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
I feel so, so lucky to have been able to live in the same life time with one of the greatest prophets the church has had. His sence of humor and energy will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with him, and i am really looking forward to attending his services, their will not be one day where i will not stop and think about his greatness and all the things that he did for the church... Gordon Bitner Hinkley, YOU RULE!!!!
A special friend | 8:51 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
Let the Saints come to the mountains of Zion and pay respect to our dear President Hinckley. Expect the Saints to withstand the cold and come out in large numbers.
Amber | 8:52 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
This is such a great and amazing thing to attend. The lines run smoothly, thanks to the great planning of the conference center. There is such a reverence there and brings a sense of closure. Please atten.d
The Taylor Family | 9:22 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
We thank thee O God for a Prophet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! President Hinckley was a great man who allowed himself to be used by our Heavenly Father to bring about the gospel to the world. What a tremendous undertaking and he did it well! What a good and faithful servant Gordon B. Hinckley was and still is to those on the other side! May we all strive to live our lives in such a way that we will be reunited with our dear prophet one day! We love and miss him, but know that he is happy to be with his dear "bubushka" again. God be with you till we meet again...........
The Hales | 10:49 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
What a wonderful man, let us all learn from his example as this is what our savior would have us do.He will be missed greatly. We love you President Hinkley, till we ment again. The Hales
Burrup Family | 10:56 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
Thank you for touching our lives forever! Though in Albuquerque, we'll be there in heart and spirit this weekend. the Burrups
Dyer family | 11:38 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
There is sunshine in his soul in his soul today. He is finally with our father in heaven.
The Martin family | 2:45 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008
We are so grateful for the life and example of
President Gordon B. Hinckley. He will be an influence in our lives forever and will be greatly missed. What tremendous leadership he has shown in
our great church. We love you, President Hinckly.
Our prayers are with his family at this time.
The D'Isabella Family | 11:26 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008
Can we possibly even begin to imagine the joy President Hinkley felt the moment he saw his sweet wife's face again? We feel truly blessed to have had this wonderful man of God in our families life.

As with all of our prophets of the Church, He represented everything that is good and "right" in this world.
Our sympathy and prayers go out to his sweet family.
Goodnight President Hinkley, we'll see you in a little while.
Leilani Onerbak | 11:32 p.m. Jan. 31, 2008
I miss him already

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A bust of President Gordon B. Hinckley sits in the foreground as workers prepare Wednesday for his viewing in the Hall of the Prophets at the Conference Center. (Ravell Call, Deseret Morning News)
Ravell Call, Deseret Morning News
A bust of President Gordon B. Hinckley sits in the foreground as workers prepare Wednesday for his viewing in the Hall of the Prophets at the Conference Center.
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