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President James E. Faust dies at age 87

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Daniel W. | 2:39 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Since I was a small kid, I remember Pres. Faust delivering his inspired words at general conferences. I will miss you, President. We love you.

Victor Eduardo Arguello Adams | 2:41 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

It is so sad to see a good man go. He have showed me thru testimonies not just to die for Christ but how to live for Christ, how to share my love with others.
I will miss you President Faust.
till we meet again.
love.

Daniel W. | 2:42 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Since I was a small kid, I remember Pres. Faust delivering his inspired words at general conferences. I will miss you, President. We love you.

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The Mills Family | 2:56 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

The saddness is here when we know that we have lost you for a time. The joy comes when we know that the Lord needs your work on the other side. My heart is sad to know my children will grow up not listening and seeing you speak, but there is peace in knowing that the Lords work goes on through them. God be with you till we meet again, and special prayers to all of your family during this time! With Love~

Brother Ayre | 2:56 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I learned of Pres. Faust's passing while teaching lessons in the Adult Detention Complex (jail) from one of the inmates. Although not a member, the foreign national expressed his feeling of loss of a "man of God." As I read the account here my heart was full and my tears welled up. He was and is a gift of light, a true disciple of Christ. He is in a better place, full of joy and the gifts of God will forever be his.

Grateful | 3:07 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I just want to thank the Deseret Morning News for not allowing the trash that has become all too common at that 'other' newspaper.

I was walking through the Avenues one afternoon several years ago and as luck would have it, I shared the sidewalk with Elder Faust for a block or two. He was out walking his dog and we chatted very briefly about what a beautiful day it was to be out for a walk. It was a simple, insignificant meeting, but was memorable in so many ways.

Todd | 3:14 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

A man of powerful testimony, deep conviction, sincere humility, and Christ-live love--President Faust will deeply be missed. I always looked forward to the power and depth of his testimony. It was obvious that he loved life, all those around him, and especially the Savior. His personal relationship with the Savior was evident every time he spoke. I thank him for his great example. My prayers and condolences to the Faust family. He will be greatly missed.

Ramon and Marta Giuliani | 3:17 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

The Church and the world had lost a great man. His love and humility were unmeasurable, his council and words full of love and understanding. We are saddended by his loss but we know this is just a temporary good bye. We have the Faust family in our prayers.
Love,
The Giulianis

Patricia Schoedler-AZ | 3:20 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I was priviledged to be in President Faust's ward several years ago. One Sunday between meetings my roommate and I were in the chapel and I heard a very
familiar voice say "I don't believe I know you girls. I'm James E. Faust." We were so dumbstruck I don't think either one of us could remember our names but we shook his hand and he introduced us to his wife. For him to single us out of all the people in the ward was so humbling. I truly felt that it was something the Savior would have done. I will always have a special place in my heart for my "friend" James E. Faust. May the Lord be with Sister Faust and the entire family at this difficult time. We love you.

Anonymous | 3:22 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Verdaderamente estoy agradecido por el gran ejemplo y enceï¿½ansas que elder Faust nos ha dado, hermano Latorraca.

Monica | 3:23 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Meus sentimentos

Heather S. | 3:24 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

This is a very sad time but it is a happy time too. Think of what a good missionary Pres. Faust will be on the other side. The lessons he taught us will remain in our hearts forever. We shall miss him and I look forward to meeting him in person someday. I feel that he wants us to be happy because he is in a beautiful and better place!

Grateful Saint | 3:31 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Humility and purity radiated from President Faust's eyes. Well done, thou good and faithful servant!

Sergio Ordenes S. | 3:37 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Ha sido una pena para mi haberme enterado de esta noticia, pero sabemos perfectamente que el ahora esta en un lugar mejor, como lo han dicho todos fue un gran hombre y un gran lider, sus mensajes eran muy buenos, muy edificantes, se le agradece mucho por su dedicaciï¿½n en la Obra del Seï¿½or y por todas sus enseï¿½anzas. Y me alegra haberlo conocido en esta vida como uno de los lideres de la Iglesia.

Muchas Gracias! por todo Presidente James E. Faust, lo extraï¿½aremos.
Les doy mis condolencias y todo mi apoyo a la Familia Faust.

Hasta Pronto Presidente Faust.

M. Heap | 3:46 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

My condolences to the family on the passing of their husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. President Faust was a true teacher and example of the Gospel. He will be missed.

martin martinez | 3:56 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

mis condolensias a la famila faust , el a sido un hombre de Dios

The Taylor Family- Wichita KS | 4:09 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We love you President Faust and will miss you dearly. The Faust family is in our thoughts and prayers. He has earned his great reward and may we all hold fast to the iron rod so that we too may earn ours. God be with you till we meet again!

The O'Hara family, PA | 4:13 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

How do you put into words the feelings you have when someone, whom you've never met, passes on to the next life. This dear, sweet man was a Saint by definition. He could make you laugh, cry, and really stop to think about your life and the choices you make. We will miss him so very much, though we know he's in a place far better than this one. We just regret that we were never able to meet him in person in this life. So, we will plan for the next life. Our thought and prayers go out to his family, friends, and the members of the church who have fallen in love with his radiant smile and spirit. May Heavenly Father bless us all to follow in the footsteps of this great teacher of life and love.

Suz | 4:16 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Auf wiedersehen, President Faust

Paul Ayrton | 4:31 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

He was a great example of how one should emulate the Savior. He was a man of great spirituality and integrity. Faithful to the end. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. God be thanked that many thousands of God's children had a chance to hear his testimony and feel of his noble spirit in this life.
May the peace and comfort of the Savior be with his family during this time.

Spencer Jardine | 4:39 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I met and shook Pres. Faust's hand in the BYU Museum of Art when the "Christ Healing at the Pool of Bethesda" painting by Heinrich Bloch was unveiled as a recent acquisition. I did not think he was looking at me as his head seemed bend down, but when he shook my hand he said: "I had red hair once." He had seen me; I've got red hair. He cared about people and worked to lift them up as the Savior would do. I have appreciated his messages, especially the recent one on forgiveness and one on persevering when he recounted the story of the "The Little Engine that Could." "I think I can, I think I can."

Charles & Dianna Smith | 4:40 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Yea,though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. Psalm 23:4 Our payers go out to you and your family.

Charles & Dianna Smith | 4:49 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Yea, though I walk through the vally of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. Psalm 23:4. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Ma.Rosa Zamora - Santiago Chile | 5:14 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Siento mucho en mi corazï¿½n su partida, pero creo que el Seï¿½or ahora le necesita mas cerca de ï¿½l, por eso creo que sus enseï¿½anzas, su amor y su ejemplo siempre estara acï¿½ en la tierra con nosotros.

Le queremos y le recordaremos siempre, especialmente por demostrar en este ultimo tiempo su gran perseverancia.

David & Ronda Norris | 5:38 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

What a wonderful man he is, and what a sad time for us here, but what joy on the other side of the viel. We always loved to hear him speak and to read his talks. He is a giant of a man and an example to young men. His teaching on forgiveness and honor of family will continue to be taught. we are so sorry for your loss as we know it is felt so deeply and only hope you can feel the love that is sent your way. our prayers are with you.

The Bravo family | 5:45 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust, you will be in our hearts for the rest of our lives, thanks for your example and the love you had for the members of the Lord's church

A Greatful Mother | 5:57 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I have a very tender memory of President Faust. About 20 years ago my then 3 year old daughter eagerly squirmed in her chair during a primary session of stake conference. She was determined to meet one of the Prophet's helpers. Elder Faust came to visit the children before going into meet with the general session. She got up and went to him. Much to my joy he took her little face into his hands and kissed her cheeks and whispered into her ear. The love he showed my daughter will always be imprinted on my mind. He didn't know how sick she was or that she would later die and go home to our Father in Heavenly Father. One of my most peaceful memories is of the both of them sharing a moment together. Thank You Sister Faust for sharing him with the rest of us.

Pepe Katieli | 6:00 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust will be sorely missed his counsel his genuine love for Gods children and his living example that Christ lives. I am deeply sorry for his loss and my prayers and love go out to his beloved family.His memory will live on for ever through his teachings and books. Thankyou President Faust for being just you, you are my hero.

Lena & James Davis | 6:12 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We will always remember him and his gentle ways. He represented the Church in a beautiful way. Our thoughts go to his family. We loved listening to his conference talks and learned so much. He was trully a great man.

Aldo Francesconi | 6:25 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Nï¿½s brasileiros estamos tristes com a perda do querido Presidente Faust. Sï¿½o Paulo perde um cidadï¿½o paulistano que muito amou esta cidade e este paï¿½s.

Annette | 6:27 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I will always remember and be grateful for Pres. Faust's high regard, respect and love for the women of the Church. His gentle nature and humility are a great example to me.

Ron | 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We were at the Idaho Falls airport about 10 years ago. President Faust was leaving to return to Salt Lake and we spotted him in the terminal. All four of our kids shook his hand, and he spoke to each one individually. Our youngest son was about 9 years old at the time. President Faust pulled him close to him and gave him a big hug. This same son is entering the MTC in two weeks. President Faust was a wonderful example to all of us.

Wilma Aebischer | 6:37 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Our family sends our love and Prayers to Sister Faust and her family. We have been led by a great man, and the best we can do to remember him, is to live our lives as he has taught by example as well as counsel.

Shaun Williams | 6:42 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I along with the church mourn the passing of a great and noble man of God, I will miss him and extend my thoughts and prayers to his family. may we all take comfort in the words of the Hymn "We thank thee O God for a Prophet", Thus on to eternal perfection the honest and faithful will go..

chris Hughes | 6:44 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

He just gave a lovely conference address. He lived every day with dignity to the end.

Megan Whitaker | 6:44 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

He was gentle man. He always had kinds words to say and never thought of himself. I will miss him a lot. I send out my most heart felt love and prayers for sister Fuast and her family. He can never be replaced in my heart. I loved his words of kindness and I will miss him very much.

The Weis Family | 6:47 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We will miss President Faust. He has been such a wonderfull example to the members of the church, and many others. I love listening to all of our leaders, but he was allways one of my favorites to hear from in General Conference.
Our prayers are with the family, and to those who were close to him. May you have comfort at this time of loss, President Faust is a great man and will allways be remembered.
Love, The Weis Family

Mary - Arizona | 6:57 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I was a little saddened, and yet felt a peace in my heart, at the same time because I know where his spirit now resides and he is actively engaged in the work on the other side of the veil. He has simply moved to the next stage of his eternal existence. My prayers go to his family that they are comforted at this time and may feel the peace of the Lord.

The Roberts Family | 7:03 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We Thank President Faust for he and his family, for sharing with the world such a wonderful kind gentle man. We meet him once when he put his kind hands on each cheek of our son and told him he was a very choice spirit. We will never forget his last conference talk about forgiveness, how grateful we are to have felt of his spirit, and to know of his witness and testimony of Jesus Christ. Our prayers are with you Sister Faust and your family.
We will miss him greatly.
Love, The Roberts

Pam | 7:11 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We will miss President Faust. His last General Conference address is legendary and will take its place among the church's greatest sermons. Our prayers are with his family. We send our love

Kathy Herren | 7:11 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Pres. Faust had the most loving voice that I ever heard. He made me feel the spirit of the Lord when he spoke. We will miss him. Our prayers go to his wife and family.

Elizabeth Bednar Clark | 7:22 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We are saddened by the passing of this dear, noble servant of God. He touched many lives, and he was an immediate 'favorite' of my husband and myself, both converts to the Church. Even though we have never met him, we feel as though we've lost a dear friend. Thank you, and the Lord bless you, President Faust. We extend our condolences to his loved ones. 'Till we meet again...

Allen Family -Provo | 7:26 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We will miss President Faust. We loved his example of humility and kindness. We hope to live up to your teachings.

Perez Family | 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

HE Was Loved And By Meny Those here on Earth and Those In The Heavens!!! He is missed here and welcome Their!!! Our thoughts and preyers are with his Friends, Family and loved ones!!!
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we will miss him very much!!
The Perez Family

Devin | 7:33 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

He was a great man and apostle. He always spoke with the spirit. I will miss him very much. His family will always be in my prayers.

Bowers-GA | 7:33 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Thank you President Faust for your spirit, inspiring words, and gentle example. We love you, and will miss you.

Alan - Arizona | 7:34 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

My wife and I are saddened with the news of the passing of President Faust. Our prayers are with his family.

Lynn & Julie Anderson | 7:44 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust will forever inspire us to a better life on this earth.....and we look forward, with great anticipation, to our meeting in the Hereafter should we live our lives as he has exemplified.

Ron & Harmke VanLeuven | 7:53 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We were awed and appreciative of your counsel. We remember with great joy your last conference address on foregiveness: a classic. This address has already had great use in our lessons and in our lives and in the lives of our children.
May the Lord bless your family as they struggle without your immediate love and concern.

Melva McKenzie | 7:56 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust. Thank you for your kind,gracious, humble life. We love you. We will miss you.

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