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President James E. Faust dies at age 87
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Halterman Family | 7:50 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust's talk on Forgiveness was our family's favorite this
past General Conference. We are so grateful for his amazing spiritual example,
and for his service. He will truly be missed. Our love, thoughts, and prayers
go out to his family from our family in Virginia.
Jasee Reinen | 7:53 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
What AMAZING man!! Just by reading his history you see the path that the Lord
helped pave for a great General Authority. His words of wisdom and acts of love
will be missed. What a great reunion I'm sure he had with our Father in
Heaven. WE LOVE YOU Pres. Faust and thank your family for supporting you in
your calling. condolences to the family! Thank heavens for eternal families!
Danielle Lopes | 7:55 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Amo Pres. Faust...e suas palavras sempre me tocaram fundo na alma!
Sentirei saudades de suas palavras!
Mais agora o c�u ter� o prazer da companhia dele!
Sentirei saudades de suas palavras!
Mais agora o c�u ter� o prazer da companhia dele!
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R. Lange | 7:56 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
When I listened to him speak, it was like when I was a youngster listening to
his Grandfather speak...You will be missed.
Chrissy Johnson | 7:57 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was a great leader and a great example to the members of the
church. I know I'll miss him dearly, but I'm happy that he's
Home. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
God be with you 'til we meet again.
God be with you 'til we meet again.
Doug & Judy | 7:57 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
He was a great man and provided great insight, wisdom, and understanding
regarding gospel principles. He wisdom and excitement for the gospel will be
missed.
Brad | 7:57 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Pres Faust lives near where I work - he stopped in to ask what we do and those
that were here at that time were warmed by his presence. We have missed seeing
him take his walks, but I am sure his mobility has been restored.
Kerry Ballard | 7:59 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
All of us in Snowflake, Arizona who knew Pres. Faust, loved him and
will miss his inspirational talks. Our condolences to his family. We fondly
remember his visit to Snowflake for a monument dedication for our town
when I was Mayor.
will miss his inspirational talks. Our condolences to his family. We fondly
remember his visit to Snowflake for a monument dedication for our town
when I was Mayor.
Firestone Colorado | 8:02 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Our hearts go out to the Faust family at this time. What a blessing it was for
us to be able to feast upon the beautiful words of wisdom that President Faust
always had to offer. He was such a loving teacher to us all and we are grateful
to have had him as a leader of the church and as a true apostle of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.
Ted Buzis MEXICO | 8:03 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I remember brother Faust with much love and admiration. I worked at Holy Cross
Hospital in the rehab ward years ago and saw his love for a friend from his
military service who was not a member of the church. Brother Faust came every
week like clockwork to visit this friend who had had a stroke to encourage and
support him. I learned that love is unconditional for all men. I send my love
to all of the Faust family members. We love Brother Faust.
Erin Oscarson | 8:04 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust has always been a gentle, calming, and sometimes humorous man
and great example to the world. What an amazing man to have followed. We love
him and his family.
Asay Family | 8:04 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was a great leader and very inspirational to others. Our prayers
are with the Faust Family.
Dan Kingsley | 8:05 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was a wonderful example of a man whose focus on the Gospel of
Jesus Christ was a guiding light to the Church. I pray that his family and
those who loved him can take comfort in his nearly perfect example, his
unshakable testimony, and the inspiration he was to all of us. Thank you for
sharing him.
Ahwireng | 8:06 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
The world has lost a great man. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Even though
he has departed from this life, his words will always live on. Peace.
Don Sorensen | 8:07 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
One day our family was visiting Salt Lake City and encountered President Faust
as he came out of building. He immediately walked over to my sons, gave them the
most loving greeting and talked to each one briefly. He is a man who practiced
what he preached. We are going to miss him.
Robbie Marcum | 8:08 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
My daughter who was a teenager at the time and I met President Faust. We were
at a restaurant and he just looked at her and spoke to her like he could see her
beautiful spirit. What a beautiful thing to do to see that in others.
Emily Rushton | 8:09 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
You will be missed greatly. Thank you for living a life full of service.
Travis Moncur | 8:12 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
A great man and even greater missionary.
Kimball Findlay | 8:12 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust has been a great leader and uplifter, helping put this crazy
world in correct perspective. We enjoyed so much having him conduct a regional
conference in Birmingham AL as a member of the 1st Presidency.
Sister Thomas and Family | 8:14 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We are sadden by the passing of President James E. Faust. We know that he is in
a much better place and know he is at peace. We love him and will miss him. We
pray for his loving wife and family. Our prayers are with them. We love you
President Faust.
Conrad & Brynn Naegle | 8:14 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
A great man who did a great work for all of us. He will be missed but his work
still continues! We send our love to the family.
Elizabeth Santos | 8:16 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust will be missed. His gospel messages will be in my heart
forever. His talks bear a great impact in my life.
Anna Paula | 8:17 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Presidente Faust foi e � um homem expetacular!
Seu amor e sua comprees�o eram visiveis... Pude sentir o Espirito em suas mensagens que muitas e muitas vezes parecia terem sido escritas diretamente pra mim, como se ele soubesse o que eu estava precisando "escutar".. E suas palavras n�o eram lidas por mim, mas escutadas! Obrigada por seu amor por mim... E por minha fam�lia!!
Eu o amo!
:'(
Sentirei sua falta.
Seu amor e sua comprees�o eram visiveis... Pude sentir o Espirito em suas mensagens que muitas e muitas vezes parecia terem sido escritas diretamente pra mim, como se ele soubesse o que eu estava precisando "escutar".. E suas palavras n�o eram lidas por mim, mas escutadas! Obrigada por seu amor por mim... E por minha fam�lia!!
Eu o amo!
:'(
Sentirei sua falta.
Danilo Cruz | 8:19 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Hombre de gran ejemplo y humildad, nos impacto su discurso sobre el Perdon
relacionado con los AMISH, toda su vida es un ejemplo del modelo a seguir que
nos dicto el Se�or en 3 Nefi 27:27, nos impacto esta
noticia de este d�a pero con el conocimiento que nos da el
Padre en sus escrituras, confiamos en la solemne ma�ana de
Resurreci�n, y como lo dijo Job en nuestra carne veremos a
Dios.
Oramos por la Hermana Ruth.
Oramos por la Hermana Ruth.
Ken & Nola Neeley | 8:19 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Our family and countless others will be forever grateful for his wonderful
example and influence. His words of counsel are manna in our lives. Our love
and prayers go to our beloved Prophet and especially his dear family.
Lynette Chou Lee | 8:21 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Thank you Ruth and family for sharing President Faust with us all.He has truly
lived his life in our service and in the service of Heavenly Father.
Sione Laufou | 8:24 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
One of my favorite General Conference speakers.
Will surely miss his voice.
Will surely miss his voice.
Brand Niemann | 8:25 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
You came to Goshen Scout Camp to be with your grandson, you shared your special
witness of the Savior with all, you showed your gift of discernment for the
special needs of the individual Scouts as we walk along the lake after dinner,
you praised our "Dutch Oven Chicken Dinner" and wrote about it in your
journal that 'it was the best you had had since your father cooked it for
you', and you talked with me in the car on the way home and I knew that I
was speaking with an Apostle of the Lord.
Sione Laufou | 8:25 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
One of my favorite General Conference speakers.
Will surely miss his voice.
Will surely miss his voice.
Gary and Sue Jensen Mesa, AZ | 8:26 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Our love and sympathy to Marcus,Susan and all family members. President Faust
was a great man who took the time to stay in touch with church members that he
didn't even know personaly. Thank you for your example as a true follower
of our Savior. He was a giant as our Spiritual leader.
John - Omaha | 8:26 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was a great leader and example professionally, spiritually, and
in the community. I will miss his gentle heart and kind ways.
Gl�ria Spat Albino | 8:26 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Presidente Faust, me sinto privilegiada por ter te conhecido pessoalmente e ter
convivido com voc�. Sempre te admirei muito por toda sua
dedica��o ao evangelho, por sua
f� e testemunho, por seu amor ao povo de Deus e por seu
amor ao Brasil. Desejo muita for�a �
minha querida irm� Ruth. Que o amor do Senhor esteja com
toda a fam�lia.
Stephen Hansen | 8:27 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
After reading the article, I realize that like all prophets, even Joseph Smith
Jr. the Lord starts preparing these men at young ages to become Prophets and
Apostles. President Faust was prepared to become a leader in the church.
Earl L. Grossen | 8:28 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Our family extends condolences at this time of an
enormous loss of a giant in the Church. He truly
was a valued and cherished leader-a true man of
God. I missed running into him at Bill's market
on the avenues. Gus Faust shared lots of stories
about him. We wish all the Faust family all the best.
enormous loss of a giant in the Church. He truly
was a valued and cherished leader-a true man of
God. I missed running into him at Bill's market
on the avenues. Gus Faust shared lots of stories
about him. We wish all the Faust family all the best.
LaMark Wignall | 8:30 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We love President Faust and will miss him a lot.
Shauna | 8:30 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I just wanted to say what a wonderful example of a great man and that he will be
missed My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tyler | 8:30 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
He was very inspiring.
Lynnette | 8:31 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with us all. His example of kindness
and gentleness will live forever in our hearts. I wonder how different this
world would be if we had more President Faust's in it. I am sure that our
Savior has greeted him with an embrace and a "Well done thou good and
faithful".
Melissa | 8:33 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
What a wonderful example and true follower of Jesus Christ. He truly devoted his
life to the Savior. Our thoughts are with his family at this time--it's so
hard to lose such a valiant man for a time.
Oscar Machuca | 8:34 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Brother Faust was a great example of Christianity to all of us; I hope I can
find him some day.
My prayers for the Family.
Oscar Machuca & Family
Asuncion, Paraguay
My prayers for the Family.
Oscar Machuca & Family
Asuncion, Paraguay
CB | 8:35 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I just wanted to say that my heart and prayers go out to the Faust Family. I
truly appreciate his example and love of the gospel and I could see that every
time I heard him speak. He will be missed.
From nearby | 8:36 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
What a good man. We will miss him and are grateful for his example of goodness,
kindness, love, wisdom, and happiness.
Annette | 8:36 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I love him.
John Phillips Family | 8:37 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Pres. Faust was such a great man. When he spoke you kne that he truly was a
servant of God. I loved to hear him speak at Conference. He will be truly
missed. Our prayers are with his family.
Laura Standard | 8:40 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I was saddened to hear of Pres. Faust's passing this morning - Our
family's prayers for comfort go out to his family and friends everwhere -
what an amazing example of strength his life has been to all. God bless and
comfort all who mourn his passing.
Dana DiGirolamo | 8:40 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust once told a story about him being a young boy sitting by the
fireplace, watching his grandmother as she kept going out into the cold getting
firewood for the family dinner? I think. He just sat and watched. As he told
the story, tears streamed down his face, as he remarked on how he was so selfish
that day, and he wanted so much to tell his grandmother he was sorry. I was so
touched by that story, and have tried to live by that principle ever since. He
was humble, meek, intelligent, and sincere. Also - he had red hair. =). I LOVE
you, President Faust. May Heavenly Father's choicest blessing's be
with your family at this time.
Love, The DiGirolamo's in North Carolina
Love, The DiGirolamo's in North Carolina
Ron Frandsen | 8:40 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I met President Faust when he was in our stake to reorganize the stake
presidency in June of 1978. He met with about 20 stake and ward leaders in the
course of that assignment. When he entered the room, every man there rose to
their feet. We all had the strongest feeling that we ought to be standing out
of respect for the spirit we felt. He assured us that the Lord had already
selected the new stake president. The responsibility he had was simply to
identify that person. With a smile he then said, "I have come to know that
this marvelous power (revelation) works...even through me." Only a few
months later he was called to serve in the Quorum of the Twelve.
We will all miss his example of sweet tenderness and his humble but powerful and sure testimony of the Savior.
We will all miss his example of sweet tenderness and his humble but powerful and sure testimony of the Savior.
KEH | 8:41 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I will always treasure his love for womanhood. He personified a righteous
father who emoted gentleness and testimony. His rock solid testimony always had
a calming influence on us. Our prayers to all the family as this great man
leaves you for but a little while.
george | 8:41 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
what a comic!
a great loss
a great loss
Stayner family | 8:41 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We loved President Faust and will miss his wonderful, gentle, kindly, and
intelligent messages to us. We extend our sympathy and prayers to his family at
their loss but know that his testimony and example will strengthen them at this
time and forever. We will always remember him.
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