Reader comments: He has 'gone home' — Service full of fond memories
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Leimomi | 12:47 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
Here in the isles of the sea in Hawaii, as we watched the services for our prophet, there was not a dry eye in the house. He blessed all of our lives through his example and faith. We love our dear prophet Gordon Bitner Hinckley.
Ryan | 1:33 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
Question: Where will the prophets be buried after the Salt Lake City Cemetery is full? It is going to happen soon and all but 3 presidents are buried there. People seem to gravitate towards that cemetery.
Victoria Best | 2:58 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
My first thoughts when I heard that Pres Hinckley had passed away was not of sadness so much as gladness knowing that he was finally again with his wife, Marjorie, whom I know he loved dearly.
The real emotional clincher for me was at the end of the funeral while the the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang the closing song and when while watching at home, there were video clips of many monumental events in which Pres Hinckley was involved. His happy smile and many waves and his genuine love for those he visited could be felt through the airwaves. I did not know that such events and the funeral would be so personal to me. It felt as if he could have been my grandfather.
Thank you President Hinckley for your precious example of love for the Savior and for His people. Your example has changed my life for the better and helped me realize the true mission of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The real emotional clincher for me was at the end of the funeral while the the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang the closing song and when while watching at home, there were video clips of many monumental events in which Pres Hinckley was involved. His happy smile and many waves and his genuine love for those he visited could be felt through the airwaves. I did not know that such events and the funeral would be so personal to me. It felt as if he could have been my grandfather.
Thank you President Hinckley for your precious example of love for the Savior and for His people. Your example has changed my life for the better and helped me realize the true mission of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Onward | 3:22 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
He is now where there is no faith. He now knows the truth.
Joyce Hinckley | 7:00 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
Watching on the BYUTV station here in Plano, Texas, my husband, President Hinckley's 2nd cousin and I were mindful of all the wonderful things accomplished by this great man. I am not a Mormon, but I had the utmost respect and admiration of President Hinckley having met him briefly only once. He spoke at my father-in-law's service back in January, 1988 before he was President, and it was eloquent as he and my father-in-law, George Hinckley, were 1st cousins. My husband, Ed, was tearful through most of the service and humbled by President Hinckley's service, not only to the Lord, but to the church and the world. He made an impact and shall not be forgotten. Bless his sweet family and all who follow him.
sgorty | 7:25 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
What a great man, what a day of rememberence! What a difference this beloved man has made for all mankind. 'Til we meet again!
The Taylors | 8:28 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
Thank you President Hinckley for your example and for teaching us to do the things that the Lord has commanded. You have asked us to do nothing that you haven't done yourself already and that helps me to know that I can do it too. We love you President Hinckley. May you now rest in the peace you so very well deserve. God be with you till we meet again!
Mary | 9:12 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
How do we show gratitude for the life of this beloved leader and prophet?
Go to the Temple more often.
Prepare to go to the Temple.
Read the inspired words he left us.
Our hearts our full of deep gratitude for all who helped the beautiful service to be so wonderful. The media coverage was so appreciated.
THANK YOU!
Go to the Temple more often.
Prepare to go to the Temple.
Read the inspired words he left us.
Our hearts our full of deep gratitude for all who helped the beautiful service to be so wonderful. The media coverage was so appreciated.
THANK YOU!
Rick | 9:35 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
I have felt for quite some time now that a fitting name could well be the " Gordon B. Hinckley Conference Center ". This gesture would be a suitable memorial to our dear late Prophet President Hinckley. We will dearly miss this great loving and humble servant of our Saviour.
AZ Mom | 10:03 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
Last Sunday the phone rang. My 15 year old daughter answered and immediately after hello, began sobbing. I grabbed the phone from her hand, fearing a death in the family, to hear from my 15 yr old niece in Salt Lake that Pres. Hinckley had passed away about an hour before. All week long and watching the funeral yesterday, it feels as though there is now a hole in our lives. Pres. Hinckley was more than someone we watched and admired from afar- he was an important member of our family and we will miss his wise and loving guidance. Thank you Hinckley family for sharing your father and for letting him be part of our family too. We too thought he was adorable and my 4 teenage children loved him without reservation. We're going to take the challenge to try a little harder, stand a little taller, raise the bar and always do our very best. Thank you for reminding us to not take ourselves so seriously that we can't have a little fun. Thank you for helping us stand in sacred places. Godspeed.
Paula Tuck TEX. | 10:25 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
Jeffery Holland,came to Tyler Tx.and spoke so sweetly of Pres.Hinkleys love for his beloved wife and how neither one wantsd to leave the other alone after leaving this existance:So when I heard of his passing it was bitter sweet ,I knew he was again with his sweetheart!!!!!!!!We will truly miss his sweet sweet spirit!!!!!!Our prayers go out to his children ,and grandchildern!!!!!
Lori Holstein, UT | 11:44 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008
I was inactive for over 20 years. I came back into active membership around 2000. President Hinckley was "my"prophet, even though I was born in President McKay's era.
I have loved him, and been very greatful for his love, humor and most of all the way he reached out to all people.
I will miss him, but I am greatful to have had him in my life, and to have loved him so well.
I know we will meet and enjoy each other's company again. He is our brother, just as our Savior is our brother. There are so many brothers and sisters on the other side of the veil that I can't wait to talk to!
Thank you Hinckley family for sharing you Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather with us all.
Till we meet again.
I have loved him, and been very greatful for his love, humor and most of all the way he reached out to all people.
I will miss him, but I am greatful to have had him in my life, and to have loved him so well.
I know we will meet and enjoy each other's company again. He is our brother, just as our Savior is our brother. There are so many brothers and sisters on the other side of the veil that I can't wait to talk to!
Thank you Hinckley family for sharing you Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather with us all.
Till we meet again.
Heather | 12:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008
I'm not an active member, but Pres. Hinkley was the only prophet I have ever known. He did amazing things for this world, and did so without judgement. He was an amazing man and will be remembered always. He was greated with open arms and one big party. He got to dance with his sweetheart once again. I hope that heaven is as wonderful as you hoped it was... I am glad you have found peace at last.
Michael | 1:34 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008
May we all pay respect to him by trying to emulate the savior as well as he did. Thank you Heavenly Father for sending such a precious jewel to us!
Aspen | 2:01 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008
I received an email yesterday about a challenge to anyone wanting to pay tribute to President Hinkley. The challenge is to read the Book of Mormon in 97 days, starting the Monday after his funeral (Feb 4th). There is a website, hinkley challenge.com, that you can go to and add your name to the list of those who have already accepted the challenge. You can also track your daily progress.
Miriam O'Connor | 3:20 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008
While my father was still living,he shared a chuckle with me--a young child, whose grandparents lived in my father's ward, commented: "I like visiting grandma's and grandpa's ward, because I can see President! The child thought my dad was President Hinckley! I jokingly told him he better behave himself! But what a wonderful example of the love children of the Church had for President Hinckley.
I, myself love his quote: "Keep trying. . .be believing. Be happy. Don't get discouraged. Things will work out."
(quoted by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Ensign, June 1995, pg. 2)
During 1997, as a student at Cypress College (Orange County, CA), one of my classmates challenged me about the Church's claim as the only true Church. Thank goodness I remembered President Hinckley's comment to others to "bring the good that you have, and we will add to it..." although my classmate didn't seem convinced, I felt it was the appropriate response that permitted our association to continue amicably.
I, myself love his quote: "Keep trying. . .be believing. Be happy. Don't get discouraged. Things will work out."
(quoted by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Ensign, June 1995, pg. 2)
During 1997, as a student at Cypress College (Orange County, CA), one of my classmates challenged me about the Church's claim as the only true Church. Thank goodness I remembered President Hinckley's comment to others to "bring the good that you have, and we will add to it..." although my classmate didn't seem convinced, I felt it was the appropriate response that permitted our association to continue amicably.
Elizabeth | 3:37 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008
We have loved President Gordon B. Hinkley for the spiritual leader he has been and is. He shall never be forgotten. Our sympathies to his wonderful family, What a great legacy they have. It is fun to think of his reunion with his beautiful Margorie, his family, general authorities. Thank you to the media. Thank you President Hinkley for all you did.
Pam Kinchen-Louisiana | 6:42 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008
President Hinckley will be missed by all. His message in the Ensign will be missed. I do have a memory of him and I will cherish his wisdom.
Jennie-San Jose, CA | 10:54 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008
I missed the funeral service-I didn't cry until I saw a picture of the empty chair between Pres. Monson and Pres. Eyring in this online Newspaper. Thanks to Yahoo for alerting me to this article! Wow. Well covered. I was only happy for President Hinckley, since I am so lucky to belong to the true church and we know about eternal life! I was actually excited for him, I found out about his passing after Stake Conference that morning and attending the Saints Unified Voices directed by Gladys Knight in Fremont, CA. That comment about the teenagers texting each other to wear Sunday Best on Monday floored me! How awesome!
A Cry-Baby Convert | 11:40 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008
I have miles to go before I can consider myself adequate as a follower of Christ. While reading everyone else's comments, sounding so Christ-like and positive, I feel a bit ashamed that I cannot stop crying unconsolably over the passing of the most incredile human being I've ever 'felt' and 'known'. I will miss him so very much and his death has strenghtened my reslove to be a stronger Christian and a good exmaple of our Church. I love you Gordon B Hinkley. We've never met but I am working towards qualifying to see and meet you someday.
Elder Van Ballesteros | 2:21 a.m. Feb. 4, 2008
I just want to spank the critics and those people who are desperately in great efforts to discredit the church, you're efforts are in vain.
I have viewed the video footage of President Hinckley's talk.
there he said:
" You don't look that much, but you're all the lord have."
in a videocasting a user said that was trash talk, what with it that it bacame a trashtalk?
they just did'nt know what "HUMOR" means!
I have viewed the video footage of President Hinckley's talk.
there he said:
" You don't look that much, but you're all the lord have."
in a videocasting a user said that was trash talk, what with it that it bacame a trashtalk?
they just did'nt know what "HUMOR" means!
Anonymous | 4:20 a.m. Feb. 4, 2008
A special tribute to the prophet to be seen at http://poppinsko.blogspot.com/2008/02/tribute.html
john Edwards.richmond,Va. usa | 12:53 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
I am sadden by the passing of a great man a huge revelator and the guide to so many fellow Mormons. I do hope that as our new Prophet takes his place that we all will remember to mention him by name in our prayers..As there is power in our spoken prayer..For our First Brother in the flesh,Jesus the Christ, taught us that only as we speak the Word, can it. come into power
Lauren Thomas NM | 7:10 p.m. Feb. 14, 2008
Pres. Hinkley was my prophet I was born April 1995 I will miss him so much I bet he`s happy with sis. Hinkley
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