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Emotional farewell: Pres. Faust praised at funeral for his wisdom, compassion and love
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The Neeley Family | 12:55 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
We were touched and saddened by the passing of our beloved leader. The funeral
service was a tender expression of love and grief shared by the whole church.
Our love and prayers are with his family, his associates and our beloved
prophet. What a great example of true Christian leadership!
Matthew Sherlock | 5:43 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
Beautiful service. The Saints in Canada continue to mourn the loss of a beloved
servant. May the Lord's love continue to strengthen those who mourn and
our beloved Prophet.
Elder Ed J Pinegar NY Rochester | 6:36 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
I loved and appreciated and admired President Faust. He was full of charity and
love...a perfect Saint and Prophet of God. I treasure our friendship and pray
for his dear family. May all of us follow his great example as he perfectly
followed our Savior Jesus Christ.
Elder Ed J Pinegar
NY Rochester Mission
Elder Ed J Pinegar
NY Rochester Mission
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Isabel lima | 6:44 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
Enter commentI love him very much!!!He is the best for me...I Miss him a
lot...He sooo very cute to me!!
With love Isabel from:Brazil.
With love Isabel from:Brazil.
Jack Haycock | 7:31 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
Not to detract from the wonderful service and life of Pres. Faust, but I noticed
that his coffin was not draped with the USA flag, a usual custom for a WWII
veteran like himself. I did notice off to the side, a small folded flag in a
flag case. Frankly I have never known a WWII veteran that did not chose to have
the USA flag draped over his coffin. I just thought that was a little strange.
Jonathan Goff | 7:36 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
He was and still is a great man.
The Kenny Lamb Family | 8:08 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
We were saddened to hear of President Faust's passing. Our prayers are
with his family and our dear prophet at this time. President Faust was such a
marvelous man. He was greatly loved and will be missed.
Brad Jennings | 8:17 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
Although is earthly voice is silenced.
That voice still lives in our hearts.It's a reminder of what a joy it was to hear a true servant of Jesus Christ.
He will be missed.
That voice still lives in our hearts.It's a reminder of what a joy it was to hear a true servant of Jesus Christ.
He will be missed.
Angela | 9:43 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
Jack Haycock -- perhaps you should go back and read the article again.
You'll find the flag was properly honored along with President Faust.
The Brower Family | 9:45 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
A noble servant, teacher and leader who will be missed. However, this man of
faith can now join other Prophets, Seers, and Revelators and faithful Saints to
continue his ministry in the Spirit World.
We pray that the Lord will comfort Pres. Faust's spouse and family.
We pray that the Lord will comfort Pres. Faust's spouse and family.
Peggy in Oregon | 9:46 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
I will always be grateful for the particular comfort, love and insight Pres.
Faust offered everytime he spoke. A great man and a great personal example.
Paul A. Coulis, Gaithersburg, MD | 10:36 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
President Faust's funeral service, during which President Hinckley presided
was not a military ceremony. And it would have been a notable breach of
etiquette and protocol to place floral arrangements from all those who loved him
on to of the Stars and Stripes. It was reported that his casket was draped by
the American flag, presumably after the floral arrangements had been set aside,
as it approached his grave.
Anonymous | 11:03 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
On behalf of the family of President James E. Faust I wish to thank each of you
for your comments of love and support. They have meant a great deal to us during
this difficult period.
Faithfully yours,
Marcus G. Faust
Faithfully yours,
Marcus G. Faust
Heidi | 11:56 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
Sister Faust was my late grandmother's visiting teacher. The Fausts also
came to my grandparent's 50th. We appreciate their graciousness and
friendship. I have noticed that general authorities are the friendliest,
best-humored, unrushed people I've ever met, yet they are the busiest
people on earth. President Faust was no exception. The closing hymn was so
appropriate and I didn't know that Pres. Faust wrote the hymn until
yesterday. We'll miss him.
Sam Lopez | 12:42 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
We learned of President Faust's passing while in hospital after my wife
lost her unborn baby of eleven weeks. She always mentions how President
Faust's discourses and Christlike, quite and loving manner as well as the
tender feelings expressed when addressing the members at conference made of him
a special General Authority for her. Thank you for your teachings and example of
meekness and consacration. He surely has gone to join all the noble and great
ones that went before before him beyond the veil.
Spencer, Chandler AZ | 12:45 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
What an example of a life well-lived. A man who choose to serve and love those
around him and to do all he could to follow the Lord Jesus Christ. His passing
is a sorrow to all of us who will miss his wisdom, compassion, and example, but
is sweet for him and the legacy he left will be a comfort to his dear family.
Larry | 1:54 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
Thanks President Faust. You are a wonderful example of what a man of God should
be. My life is better for having known you.
Debi BrockBank | 1:55 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
President Faust's Legacy of Love and compassion lives on in the lives of
his family. We send our best wishes and condolences to those he leaves behind.
We will miss his great insigt and example.
Shelley Heer Moser | 2:19 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
Elder Faust has always been a strength and an example to me of strength and
righteous committment to Christ and His True Gospel. I am thankful to him and
all of our leaders, who have dedicated their
lives to us and the Lord's Church. Thank you to
those, who sacrificed time with him to share him with the world. He has truly touched my life.
Sincerely,
Shelley Heer Moser :)
lives to us and the Lord's Church. Thank you to
those, who sacrificed time with him to share him with the world. He has truly touched my life.
Sincerely,
Shelley Heer Moser :)
Lorin Blauer | 2:35 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
I shall never forget how an exhausted Tabernacle Choir came to attention when
President Faust paraphrased Helaman 10: 4-5 in pronouncing an Apostalic Blessing
upon the Choir during our Sacrament Meeting on the shore of the Sea of Galalee
during our tour to Israel at the end of 1992. It was a beautiful and touching
experience which bound President Faust to our hearts forever.
Ann Marie Curling | 3:12 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
While I have been inactive in church for quite some time, in part due to
circumstances, while also taking responsibility for the other part I felt drawn
to watch his funeral yesterday on BYUTV. I have been struggling in my own
personal life of late, and very recently began the long process towards being an
active member again like reading my scriptures and daily prayer. After watching
the replay of the talk that President Faust gave at the April conference on the
Conference Report following the funeral it really resonated within me. The
power of forgiveness is great, I have always had a testimony of that. But, like
many I can fall back to old patters and let hurts build until they just overtake
me. It was nice to get that reminder to forgive yesterday. It allowed me to
release some serious longstanding pain, and gave me a wonderful sense of peace.
I woke up happier this morning than I have felt in a long time. I know the
Savior lives, and works miracles. To President Faust's family, thank you
for your loving support of him as his did his marvelous work of God.
Ann Marie Curling
amcurling@blodgettech.com
Cadiz, KY
Ann Marie Curling
amcurling@blodgettech.com
Cadiz, KY
Thomas Pisillo | 4:41 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
I know all the angles weep for out loss as welcome another son home.
Ricardo Rosas gutierrez | 4:44 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
ase 2 semanas ricivi mi liahona y empese a leer el mensaje del presidente faust
en primera pagina sean todos bienvenidos que bonito menseje yeno de saviduria y
ensenansa lo boy a recordar no solo por ser el segundo consejero de la primera
presidencia sino por todo lo que iso en la tierra y como un siervo y testigo
especial de mi senor jesucristo nuestro salvador y redentor
Ricardo Rosas Gutierrez
los angeles california
Ricardo Rosas Gutierrez
los angeles california
Jerry Lindman | 5:10 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
When our parents moved their family of five children to Utah, we landed in
Cottonwood Stake where our Stake President was President Faust. I don't
know how he did it but he seemed to know each of the youth by name, and when he
spoke at the pulpit, it was as if he was all too often speaking directly at me.
Today his presentations continue to remain a favorite our family and
grandchildren. It will be difficult to fill the void left by his passing. May
the Lord continue to strengthen those friends and family left behind.
Ed and Cheryl Staley | 5:36 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
Dear Faust family:
We appreciated the spirit President James Faust brought to my Uncle Parley's funeral. He certainly brought the spirit of caring with him. His kind words comforted my father and the rest of us immensely as he spoke of Parley's last days with his family and the valiant contributions of his life in 2003. We hope that the Lord will send the comforting spirit of the Holy Ghost to help you in this time of need. Through the days that you miss him the most, that you will remember the wonderful legacy he and your mother have left for your family. We will remember him for all the Conference talks he gave, especially the last one on "Forgiveness"and the story "He took my licking for me" He was a man that practiced what he preached, that is so unusual in this world today among attorneys.
Edward and Cheryl Staley
We appreciated the spirit President James Faust brought to my Uncle Parley's funeral. He certainly brought the spirit of caring with him. His kind words comforted my father and the rest of us immensely as he spoke of Parley's last days with his family and the valiant contributions of his life in 2003. We hope that the Lord will send the comforting spirit of the Holy Ghost to help you in this time of need. Through the days that you miss him the most, that you will remember the wonderful legacy he and your mother have left for your family. We will remember him for all the Conference talks he gave, especially the last one on "Forgiveness"and the story "He took my licking for me" He was a man that practiced what he preached, that is so unusual in this world today among attorneys.
Edward and Cheryl Staley
Respect | 6:24 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
A great man and leader. He will be missed. Warm wishes to the family.
Kerry Stephenson, Murray, Ky. | 7:15 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
I watched Elder Faust carefully during the last conference and noted to my wife
that I felt that he did not have long to dwell with us. I am sorry that I was
right about that, and our house will miss him greatly. His example is one of
integrity and truth...he always spoke the truth. Warmest regards to Sister Faust
and the Faust family. Now without mortal retraints and confinements he will
continue on with his mission in the eternities.
Teresa Stacy Las Vegas NV | 7:38 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
I was so touched and uplifted by the service yesterday, I am glad I made the
effort to go to the Stake Center to watch it. I would love to know how to get a
copy of Pres. Fausts song, This is The Christ, I really enjoyed that.
Familia Werve-Macias | 7:46 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
What a great example for every LDS member.... and his word will last forever
through his important messages and will always be in our hearts! We love you
& we love your family even when we have never meet them. Just remember,
this separation is just temporarily! after that you'll be together and
never will get separated again.
Familia Werve-Macias
Greetings from Honduras
Familia Werve-Macias
Greetings from Honduras
Jeanette Vance | 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
I love Pres. Faust. He taught me to enjoy my family and look for the gospel in
the everyday things of my life. I hope I will be worthy to meet him in the next
life.
A missionary | 8:33 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
President Faust will continue to live in my heart through his wonderful messages
available to me. I don't think I will ever think of forgiveness without
remembering his Conference address on that subject. He truly was a man for the
ages. May the peace which passeth all understanding be with his loved ones. He
was such a kind, gentle, caring person and I am better for having known him. I
thank my Heavenly Father for such a man in my life.
Kristyn Dodge- Redmond Oregon | 10:06 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
I have only been a member for eighteen months, but I instantly loved that man
when I heard his voice for the first time in April 2006 General Conference. I
knew just as strongly that he was a man of God and a devout servant of the Lord.
I know that as much as I know that President Hinckley is a prophet of God. I
shall keep those closest to President Faust in my prayers. I know that he is
home.
Sincere Condolences,
Kristyn L Dodge
Redmond Oregon Stake
Sincere Condolences,
Kristyn L Dodge
Redmond Oregon Stake
Jay Richards | 10:52 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
President Faust-
You will long be missed in my heart. Your words, actions, and life were an inspiration to me. I hope I can someday be the kind of political leader you were- humble, loving, caring for the less fortunate, and soft-spoken. I true Democrat.
My heart is with your family.
You will long be missed in my heart. Your words, actions, and life were an inspiration to me. I hope I can someday be the kind of political leader you were- humble, loving, caring for the less fortunate, and soft-spoken. I true Democrat.
My heart is with your family.
Danny Dale | 11:26 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
My condolences go out to President Faust and his family. He was a truly man of
honor who had a burning testimony of righteousness. He will continue his
ministry in the spirit world and I am sure there are many people rejoicing. I
know that President Faust was truly a man of God and will forever be missed.
God be with us till we meet again!
Linda Parkin | 11:35 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
My father was so moved by the service that he was able to attend at his home in
Wyoming. At age 90 he now seems to understand much better that we can all be
forgiven, even over and over again. I'm also so impressed with these
beautiful messages from others that show how one person can be such a precious
gift to others. I will miss President Faust.
Craig | 11:54 p.m. Aug. 15, 2007
Elder Faust was a great man with powerful teachings. He definitely made my life
better. I think of some of the things he taught over and over and have for many
years. I only wish I could have known him personally.
Elder D. Keith Nay | 12:53 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
I had the privilege of becoming personally acquainted with Elder Faust in
1976-77 while serving in the Argentina Rosario Mission. He inspired us with his
testimony and messages on missionary work. He was a close friend of our Mission
President, Angel Miguel Fernandez, and comforted Presidente Fernandez following
the loss of Hermana Fernandez. The jazzy scooter is no longer needed by
President Faust, on the other side of the Veil. I pray for the comfort of the
Faust Family in their loss.
Elder D. Keith Nay
Elder D. Keith Nay
beverly williams | 6:02 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
I marvel that such as I could have the blessing of knowing such as President
Faust, and that I could have the privilege of having his name cross my lips in
prayer. His wife, Ruth, spoke by telecast at a recent stake conference, and the
word that came my mind was "comfort".
Ronald Dato | 6:43 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
We will miss a great and honorable man, a servant of the Lord, President James
E. Faust. Our prayers of comfort and peace to Sis. Ruth Faust and family.
A Saint in Texas | 6:58 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
What a blessing this huge giant was to us. As they say here in Texas, his heart
truly was as big as Texas. I agree with the comment from the Missionary that he
reached all ages. What a greatness he had to reach the youth. Recently, as I
searched lds.org on a certain topic, three articles came up and he was the
author of all three. Love and prayers to his sweet family from Texas.
Arven D. Hansen | 7:22 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
To The Faust Family,
I was indeed touched by his talks at General Conference and you can always tell that he was truely a servant of our Father in Heaven. We have all been blessed by his service especially the last 12 years. President Faust will be greatly missed. I LOVE you President Faust. Now it is up to the rest of us here to make sure that we keep trying to make our life better.
Love Arven D. Hansen - Elmo, UT
I was indeed touched by his talks at General Conference and you can always tell that he was truely a servant of our Father in Heaven. We have all been blessed by his service especially the last 12 years. President Faust will be greatly missed. I LOVE you President Faust. Now it is up to the rest of us here to make sure that we keep trying to make our life better.
Love Arven D. Hansen - Elmo, UT
John Killam | 7:29 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
Elder Faust is a wonderful man who enjoyed making other people fee wonderful and
special. His circle of friends and ascoiates only added to his spirituality.
He was really blessed with a great wife. Ruth is also a great lady and family
teacher. We will all miss your guidance and direction bro. Faust. God speed in
what is accomplished from here on. In your present position please help us with
World Peace.
Anonymous | 8:01 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
Pres. Faust has beeen agreat man like all the several others our heavenly father
has called in this Despensation .Am so thankful for his sincere services helping
to put forward the purpose of God..."to bring to pass the eternal life of
man kind".May his soul rest in peace.
Ssonko Ronald Raza
East africa,
Uganda..kampala Dis.
Mengo branch
Ssonko Ronald Raza
East africa,
Uganda..kampala Dis.
Mengo branch
julian escobar | 8:34 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
pocas personas he conosido en mi vida como el presidente faust,tubimos en
nuestra casa a uno de sus nitos cuando estuvo en la mision en honduras y podimos
ver el gran ejemplo que el les dio en toda su vida
Jimmy Carter OKOT | 8:46 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
When i learned of his departure from mortailty, i felt a very sharp spirit
passed upon my being, and i quicky thougt, oh this is the man who has prohpesied
and dedicated our country for the preaching of the Gospel. And i have always
taken comfort in his words, for they are being fulfilled every whit, those
higlighted promised blessing to the saints of this Uganda as a nation. Who could
have thought that our people would go to the temple in large numbers! Now its
happening, and is becoming a rutine. We will see him someday, and the power of
the words of Jacob a Book of Mormon prophet be fulfilled, " For as death
hath passed upon all men, to fulfill the merciful plan of the great
Creator,there must needs be a power of ressurection, ....." We thank the
Lord for him, "Remember O Lord, the presidents, even all the preisdents of
thy Church that thy right hand may exalt them, with all thier families, and
their immidate connections, that thir names may be perpetuated and had in
everlasting remembrance from generation to generation."
Erich and Merri Prusse Family | 10:23 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
When we first heard of our beloved Brother Faust's passing we were both
saddened and felt a sense of joy at the recurring pattern of life's great
cycle. It is comforting to see great leaders live what they believe and help us
to do the same simply by doing what they do. A gentle giant has been silenced
for this mortal time, but I have no doubt that his voice will ring out strong
and clear for us to hear again. It is our prayer that his family will know
peace during this painful time of loss and separation. It is but for a season,
then will all things be made whole again. We love President Faust and look
forward to being led and taught by him again.
robertanddgini | 11:36 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
it is with great tenderness that, from our little island of Raiatea, French
Polynesia, we extend our love and compassion to the Faust great family. we loved
President Faust very much for his deep and thorough spirituality as shown in his
many conference addresses and the writings we have been able to read.
Bro Tunde John Obalana | 2:34 p.m. Aug. 16, 2007
We were so saddened at the news of the passing away of the LORD'S annointig
servant,but we remain joyful in the knowledge that we will see once again.The
saints of Ibadan Nigeria District mourn the passing away of a noble soul.
Bill Corbett, Irvine, Scotland | 10:22 a.m. Aug. 17, 2007
We had the blessing and privilege to have Pres Faust visit us in Scotland just a
few years ago. We viewed and marvelled at his deep humility as he shared his
experiences when called as an apostle and of his towering testimony as he
battled the adversary. He spoke of the love for his sons as they administered
to him. I have come to love this man and have so appreciated his service. Who
will soon forget his last talk at Gen Conf on Forgiveness and the example of the
Amish people. The other-side of the veil have received a spiritual dynamo.
JAMES RIDDLE BELFAIR WA | 3:27 p.m. Aug. 17, 2007
PRESIDENT FAUST WAS A FORRUNNER FOR OUR RELEGION HE ALWAYS GAVE GOOD SOUND
COUNCEL.PRES. FAUST WAS AVERY IMPRESSIVE SPEAKER. IAM A CONVERT WHO LEARDNED
ALOT FROM HEARING HIM SPEAK AND TEACH. MY LOVE GOES TO THE FAMILY. HE WAS IS A
GREAT EXAMPLE TO ME!
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