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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97
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The Wolf family | 9:50 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley we love you very much and rejoice in your reunion with your
beloved sweetheart Marjorie and our Heavenly Father.
Nerea Bello | 9:50 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
realmente lo extra�aremos es un gran profeta
Heber Tailor Owen Cluff | 9:51 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Brother Hincley wal a Great and holy man. I wish I could have seen him meat him
faise to faise. I wouldent be surprised if they held the biggest funeral in a
long time. No I mean a long time.
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Hall Family | 9:51 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
You have touched all our hearts. You will be terribly missed. We love you so
much! Amazing man!! what a love you have for all humanity.
God Speed
Hall Family
Minot, ND
God Speed
Hall Family
Minot, ND
Renata Kojima | 9:51 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley your teaching and genuine love will last forever in my mind.
I love your teachings, and even more I delighted to hear your talks. We will
miss you very much. May the Lord bless you forever and ever my beloved and
forever brother in Christ.
Hans | 9:52 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
�I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I
have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day:
and not to me only, but all them also that love his
appearing.� (2 Tim. 4:7-8)
Shaun Christensen | 9:52 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
This dear man will be greatly missed by all of us that came to know him and love
him as he led our church to great heights over the past 12 years.
President Hinckley leaves behind a legacy of unprecedented growth and temple building that has provided a foundation for our future as a church and people. Although we feel sorrow for our great loss, we must also be willing to rejoice in knowing that President and Sister Hinckley are now reunited after faithfully keeping their second estate, and will most likely be given important responsibilites to further the work of God where they dwell in the spirit world at this time.
I personally feel like I've lost a great friend, and I will miss his humor, his demeanor, and his great love that he demonstrated during his many talks he delivered to us in general conference.
President Hinckley leaves behind a legacy of unprecedented growth and temple building that has provided a foundation for our future as a church and people. Although we feel sorrow for our great loss, we must also be willing to rejoice in knowing that President and Sister Hinckley are now reunited after faithfully keeping their second estate, and will most likely be given important responsibilites to further the work of God where they dwell in the spirit world at this time.
I personally feel like I've lost a great friend, and I will miss his humor, his demeanor, and his great love that he demonstrated during his many talks he delivered to us in general conference.
David B | 9:52 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a great man we lost today. May we honor him by emulating his wonderful
qualities. God bless him for all that he did.
Nakila 'Ohana | 9:52 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What an example of love and devotion!! You have truly touched the lives of so
many in the world, LDS and non-LDS, and left a great legacy for us to follow. We
will forever love and remember Gordon B. Hinckley as our prophet, our leader and
our friend. Mahalo for your example of righteous living. We will truly miss you,
our BELOVED prophet!!! Our love, aloha, prayers and condolences to the Hinckley
family. Aloha 'oe, until we meet again!!
KathrynB | 9:52 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Thank you, President Hinckley, for your love and service, for your humor and
devotion. Thank you so much for being willing to be separated from your
sweetheart so that you could continue to serve us. Thank you for being so
wonderful and so human, so loving and kind. The world mourns your passing while
the heavens rejoice your arrival!
Robb | 9:52 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley,
Thank you
Thank you
The VerHoef's | 9:53 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss you President Hinckley. May the Lord bless his family.
And may the Lord be with President Monson, who has in front of him an enormous hole to fill.
We love you.
The VerHoef's
And may the Lord be with President Monson, who has in front of him an enormous hole to fill.
We love you.
The VerHoef's
Anonymous | 9:53 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I will always remember his humor and great personality. I remember every time he
spoke in conference, chills would run through my entire body. His words were
simple, loving, and pure. The world has lost something great this evening, and I
hope the world will remember him as one of the greatest men in the 21st Century.
Unmai | 9:53 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
My reverence will continue to my great Prophet all days of
mine�I miss him.
the Mountifield family | 9:53 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President hinckley your in our hearts forever.
Susan in VA | 9:53 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinkley has been the only Prophet since I joined the church. I will
miss him a lot. He was an amazing person.
Sheila McNabb | 9:53 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hincley was a good example not only for me also for all my family.
I was so blessed to have a prophet who taught me the importance of the marriage in the temple, the family and how to follow Jesus Christ.
Rest in peace, My family and I love you.
Rexburg, ID
I was so blessed to have a prophet who taught me the importance of the marriage in the temple, the family and how to follow Jesus Christ.
Rest in peace, My family and I love you.
Rexburg, ID
Harper Family (San Luis, Arizona | 9:54 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our Hearts & Prayes are with the Family.
For President Hinckley was a great President and Leader.
Respectfully,
The Harper Family
San Luis, Arizona
For President Hinckley was a great President and Leader.
Respectfully,
The Harper Family
San Luis, Arizona
Anonymous | 9:54 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He was a great man. I am not LDS and do believe he was a prophet of god but I do
know he was a great leader and guided the LDS church the best he could. He will
be missed.
Jules | 9:54 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Thank you Pres. Hinckley for the service you have provided us as our prophet,
seer & revelator. You have inspired millions to strive & reach higher
than we ever have before - to bring us closer to the Savior. We all love you
and will miss you. Thank you.
Travis Cullimore Family | 9:54 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley is a name frequently spoken of in the prayers of our
children. His dedication to the gospel and Heavenly Father's work as our
Prophet has been a strength to our family and a legacy to the world. May his
reunion with his companion be sweet and his family be blessed and comforted at
this time.
Chris R | 9:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a wonderful man Prsident Hinckley was. He was just so cute, you
couldn't help but love him. And when he spoke, you couldn't help but
know that he was a Prophet of God. He was the Prophet for my children and they
are very sad. But we are so appreciative of all he did for the Church and so
delighted he is finally with his sweetheart, Marjorie! We will miss you
President Hinckley!
Rich | 9:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A great man and a great leader left this world today. R.I.P.
Laurie | 9:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I always thought I would be devastated to hear this news, but oh what joy I feel
for our dear Prophet as he leaves us to join his beloved Marjorie and all the
rest of his loving family. I'll miss you dear President. My prayers are
now with Pres. Monson.
Anchorage Alaska | 9:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss President Hinckley's unique humor and strong testimony of the
living Christ. His legacy will be remembered for ever. The world will miss
this loving Prophet.
Las Vegas | 9:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I am filled with so much happiness at the thought of the reunion that is taking
place in the Heavens.
I thank thee O God for Prophet Hinkley.
I thank thee O God for Prophet Hinkley.
The Zunigas | 9:56 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Pres. Hinkley we will miss you dearly. You will never know the impact that you
have made. My life has changed for the better and it was because of your
devotion to the church and the great calling that you had. I will always hold
you close, you were the first prophet that I have ever known. Listening to you
speak during womens conference in 2000 was a life altering moment and I joined
the church shortly after. We will miss you dear Prophet. Until we meet again.
Daniel & Elizabeth Zuniga
Castle Rock, CO
Daniel & Elizabeth Zuniga
Castle Rock, CO
Carolyn | 9:56 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I will truly miss your loving spirit President Hinckley. Thank you for the many
things you taught me. You are a great example of how to Return With Honor to My
Heavemly Father.
Nate | 9:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
You are & were a great inspiration to me and millions of others. Thank You
for being a great example of one who emulates the Savior and His love for His
Children
Jenn | 9:56 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I am grateful that I was blessed to have him as our Prophet these many years.
He was the Prophet of my youth- always will hold a special place in my heart for
him!
Matt | 9:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Thank you President Hinckley for many years of service, and for your kind words
and humor. You gave hope to all of us. God rest your blessed soul.
Jacob Barazoto Gilbert, AZ | 9:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley was a great man and a great prophet. He was loved very much
and will be sorely missed by many people around the world. THANK YOU for
everything! =)
LAW in Cedar Park, Texas | 9:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley, the most eloquent and innovative leader I've ever known
in my lifetime. I love him, I love his beautiful words of testimony and
admontion. I love and appreciate his powerful declaration of Joseph Smith, Jesus
Christ, Our Heavenly Father, and the Holy Ghost. I love his positive attitude.
I thank him for all he has done for The Lord's true church in moving it
forward. I thank him for his work in increasing Temples on the earth and for
his gift of inspiring Latter-Day Saints all over the world to live better lives,
to stand a little taller, be a little kinder, strive a little more to be better
Saints.
My love and prayers go out to his family at this time as they struggle with their brief earthly parting with their beloved dad, etc. What a wonderful reunion he is having with his sweetheart, parents, siblings, family, associates, and especially his dearest friend, our precious Saviour. I Thank Heavenly Father for calling him as our 15th Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and giving us 97 amazing, inspiring, years with President Gordon B. Hinckley.
My love and prayers go out to his family at this time as they struggle with their brief earthly parting with their beloved dad, etc. What a wonderful reunion he is having with his sweetheart, parents, siblings, family, associates, and especially his dearest friend, our precious Saviour. I Thank Heavenly Father for calling him as our 15th Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and giving us 97 amazing, inspiring, years with President Gordon B. Hinckley.
The Johnsen Family | 9:56 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We love and adore you. Thank you for your example and life. Thank you for
inspiring us to be better people and truly live our religion. You will be
sorely missed but we know you are at peace in the presence of your wife and God.
The Nielsen Family | 9:56 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will always remember you as the great prophet and example that you were. You
touched so many lives. We love you!
sister mcdonnell | 9:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I will miss you and love you...........always sister mcdonnell of kodiak,
alaska
Thank you for coming to Alaska
Thank you for coming to Alaska
J & D | 9:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
To his family... peace be with you all. Your father, grandfather, etc. was a
great leader in bringing us and many more to our Lord and Savior. He will be
missed. We're happy to think he's with your Mom again.
The Taylor Family | 9:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hickley was a great man who served Heavenly Father and carried out His
plan. He was very instrumental in all the things the church has today and he
will be truly missed. He is the only prophet that I have known, having been
baptized as a convert in 1996. I am saddened deeply by his passing, but rejoice
in the homecoming that he is now experiencing and the reunion he is having with
his beloved wife, Marjorie. I am comforted that I will see him again. I am very
excited for the new presidency to follow and anxious for the things that
Heavenly Father has in store for us.
Patrick Frost | 9:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I loved our dear prophet. What a marvelous reunion is occuring on the other
side. May peace and our love be with his family.
Anonymous | 9:58 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley will be missed. I had the chance to hear him when he visited
my town. It is a loss, but you will always be remembered.
The R. Zamora Family | 9:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley .... Truely the Lord's anointed. Always remembered,
never to be forgotten. We loved him and now miss him. His accomplishments will
endure through time and many will be blessed because of them.
Jeff L. | 9:58 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley thank you so much for your wonderful example. How happy he
must be to be with his wife again. God Bless his family and all of us who loved
him.
Lisa | 9:58 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley is such an amazing man and will be missed! Thank you for you
devotion to the church and amazing testimony and example. You have inspired
many.
Gina | 9:58 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He will be missed, but he has done such great things, and he needed to be with
his wife. Im so grateful for all he has done, because of President Hinckley I am
now able to travel to manhattan to go to the temple. It is amazing having one
that close to me. God Bless the Hinckley family.
Sad in So Cal | 9:58 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Looooovvve you Pres Hinckley!!! Sad for me. Happy for you--you're back with
your sweet wife. Will always remember your great attitude and love for the Lord.
Ginni Burke | 9:59 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
PRESIDENT HINCKLY, WHAT CAN I SAY.........
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE WILL MISS YOU
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE WILL MISS YOU
Kerry | 9:58 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Although President will surely be missed, we can not do anything but rejoice for
him and his dear companion of so many years, that they are now reunited and
being able to carry on their eternal love that kept them such a wonderful
example of how a couple should love and treat each other. Thank you for
providing us with that example. The angels are singing on your behalf.
Celanie Scoville | 9:59 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
You've been a great example to me and a great prophet. I'm happy that
you've moved on in your eternal progression and that you are with Marjorie
again. Thank you for teaching me the things I need to know to return to my
Father in Heaven.
Kelli Reed | 9:59 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I don't feel sad inside because I know that he is with his precious wife
now. What a great reunion that will be. The Eternal Plan of Happiness is just
that. he will be missed so much, but what a wonderful life you have led. What a
great example you have been to the world. May "God be with you till we meet
again."
Tanner Pierce | 9:59 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He was the only prophet I can remember growing up. It was so sad to see him
leave us but I am glad that he will get to see his wife again.
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