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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97
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Sue Prue | 10:35 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I love President Hinckley. What an amazing man! I am grateful that the Lord
allowed him to be with us for so long. Everytime I looked at him I saw my
grandfather. They could have been brothers.
Brent | 10:35 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I loved President Hinckley a lot. I will miss him. He has done so much within
the 12-13 years as President of the Church.
Lauren | 11:35 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
As a non-member, by mere chance, I had the opportunity to hear the great prophet
speak once. The night of the Christmas (2007) broadcast, his words touched my
heart, and I made the decision that night to join the church and be baptized.
And I was on December 29th, just less than a month ago. President Hinckley saved
my life and he doesn't even know it. I am so sad he is gone, but I know I
am so blessed to have been able to witness him speak just once. My condolences
go out to his family and I rejoice for his reunion with his loving wife. He has
been an inspiration to me and will continue to be. He will be missed. His
message will continue to live on through us all. I am living proof that this man
is a true prophet of God, the Spirit spoke through him, and right to my heart.
In a room full of hundreds and him on a TV monitor... it was just us, just me
and the spirit, and I was saved! Go in peace President Hinckley. You are loved!
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Member in Utah | 10:36 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will greatly miss you our dear Prophet, your work is waiting for you with our
Savior. We will miss your vivacious smile and loving touch, your dear wife must
be so very happy to see you, We will pray for each other here on earth as we
know you are being truly blessed at this time. We love you and can't wait
to see you again!
The Thompsons | 10:36 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Oh, how we shall miss our Prophet, dear ! What a wonderful man who did so much
for the Church and for the world - I can only imagine what a sweet reunion he is
having with his precious wife, Elder Faust and all the others who have gone on
to the Spirit World. What a grand reunion we shall all enjoy some day - Thank
you for all of your words of wisdom at Conference - we shall miss your counsel
-and your precious sense of humor ! With our love,The Thompson family from CA
Lynne Stockman | 10:36 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
To The Family Of President Gordon B. Hinckley
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Our Beloved Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley.
I loved him deeply and will miss him very much. I know that he is now with his Beloved wife Marjorie; which helps to sooth the sorrow of his passing.
He loved individuals of all faiths and has been such a great example for all of us to follow.
Each time he would enter a room you could feel of His Strentgh and Power and Authority. You knew of His Love for The Lord and His Testimony of the Truthfullness of the Gospel.
I love Him so very much and will truly miss Him.
May all the members of your family be comforted as you mourn the loss of your Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
May you feel an outpouring of the Spirit of The Lord during this time. May you know The Prophets Example of Righteousness will always be an example for all of us to follow. I Love Him and Always Will.
May The Lord Be With You.
All My Love
Lynne Stockman
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Our Beloved Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley.
I loved him deeply and will miss him very much. I know that he is now with his Beloved wife Marjorie; which helps to sooth the sorrow of his passing.
He loved individuals of all faiths and has been such a great example for all of us to follow.
Each time he would enter a room you could feel of His Strentgh and Power and Authority. You knew of His Love for The Lord and His Testimony of the Truthfullness of the Gospel.
I love Him so very much and will truly miss Him.
May all the members of your family be comforted as you mourn the loss of your Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
May you feel an outpouring of the Spirit of The Lord during this time. May you know The Prophets Example of Righteousness will always be an example for all of us to follow. I Love Him and Always Will.
May The Lord Be With You.
All My Love
Lynne Stockman
McDonald Family, Brisbane, AUS | 10:36 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley, you will be greatly missed. What a blessing it was to have
such an incredible and spiritual man leading the church throughout this age. We
had the privilege to meet him whilst living in Utah in the 90's and will
forever remember the spirit and power of this great Prophet of God.
Wow | 10:36 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Well done Gordon. I miss you
Sharma in Az | 10:37 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
It is bittersweet that he parts from all of his loving saints. What a wonderful
life he led and what a wonderful man to touch so many lives. He is the only
Prophet I've known since being a member and he is one of the most
influential people in my life. I love you President Hinkley, you will be greatly
missed world-wide.
Heather Dixon | 10:37 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley, what an amazing guy. We'll miss you!
Denise Boren | 10:37 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
My heart is heavy with sorrow for the loss of this great man, my prophet. I can
only imagine those who were waiting to greet him as he passed through the veil.
What a great reunion that must have been. My prayers go out to the family.
caseyjay | 10:38 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I am sad : (
Dixie | 10:38 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I pray that I can continue to live my life as he has instructed and taught so
many times. I am sure he was welcomed home to heaven with love and open arms.
I hope I will be able to be in your presence again. Much love and prayers to
your fmaily!
BeK | 10:38 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will definately miss President Hinckley. He was an amazing person as well as
an amazing prophet. He did so much for not only the church, but for this world.
He is loved, and will dearly missed, but his life and ministry will live on for
years to come. We love you President Hinckley!
Shaun Williams | 10:38 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A true giant amoung men is gone, to lay claim to the glorious reward that awaits
those who have loved and kept his word and have been true and faithful. I
admired and loved this remarkable man who led this church for so long with a
sense of humor and quiet dedication and dignity, the lives of all he touch may
never be fully known but I am one whose life he touched and who was greatly
blessed by his words and his example. I shall ever tresure his memory and his
ministry and look forward to the day to meet this giant of a man once again.
S.L. Williams
S.L. Williams
Zamora Family | 10:39 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
As a Prophet, as well as a man, he is and will always be a wonderful example of
how our life should be. We remember how he always exemplified love, concern for
all mankind and charity. Will remember his wonderful words that made us smile,
laugh and ponder a better way of life. President Hinkley, You will be missed,
but always remembered! Lot's of love and comfort to the Hinkley Family, and
to all the members of the Church and the world let's follow his words,
actions and honor his work and his life...!
Megan-13 | 10:40 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I will miss him so much. He was the only prophet that I ever knew. It's
really hard to believe that he is gone. However, it's comforting to know
that he is with his wife.
Bestenlehner family | 10:40 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our love, gratitude, and condolences to the Hinckley family. Thank you for
sharing your amazing father and grandfather with us. Our prayers are with you
at this time. We love him very much and will miss him, his guidance, his
teachings, his sense of humor and his love. God be with you President Hinckley.
Enjoy your reunion with your loved ones. Thank you
Kevin | 10:40 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
God be with you and all of us until we meet again...Thank you Father for the
Prophets.
LE Creager, ore. | 10:41 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I lived under a lot of Presidents. all of them were special. Bro. Hinckley was
a very special
president for a very special period in time.
We will miss him
president for a very special period in time.
We will miss him
Bevereley Robison | 10:40 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I am saddened by the loss of our prophet but he accomplished a great deal of the
Lords work while
he was here. It will be a great reunion for him
to be with his beloved wife again. I am a convert
of only 11 years and I LOVE THIS CHURCH AND ALL OF
IT'S PRINCIPLES.......
he was here. It will be a great reunion for him
to be with his beloved wife again. I am a convert
of only 11 years and I LOVE THIS CHURCH AND ALL OF
IT'S PRINCIPLES.......
Brad Taylor, Las Vegas | 10:40 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He has blessed the lives of millions across the earth with his prophetic
inspiration of humanitarian aid, perpetual education fund and mini temples. Our
lives will ever be better because of his dedication and efforts and sacrifice in
our behalf. The Taylor Family is eternally greatful for his guidence and love.
We will miss you President Hinkley, but we recognize your place of eternal
existence with your wife and forebarers for which we are peace with your
passing. Well done thou good and faithful servant.
Great Example | 10:41 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I cannot think of a greater example from birth to death than Pres Hinckley.
General Conference will still be great but different. Our prayers go out to the
family.
Matthia Family | 10:43 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to President Hinckley's family. Thank you
so much for sharing him and his life with all of us. We love him dearly and,
like you, look forward to the day when we will again see him. His influence and
legacy will forever influence our lives for good. What a remarkable blessing he
has been to all of us.
The Runolfson Family | 10:42 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
'Ye shall know them by their fruits....even so every good tree bringeth
forth good fruit...'
Pres. Hinckley do so much good in the church and in the world, he served and loved others his entire life, what a great example of Christianity.
Pres. Hinckley do so much good in the church and in the world, he served and loved others his entire life, what a great example of Christianity.
Mittleman Family | 10:43 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will always remember President Hinckley and the wonderful works he did here
on earth. Especially when he attended the temple celebration and dedication of
the Newport Beach, California Temple. We love you Are thoughts and prayers
are with your family.
Orange County
California
Orange County
California
From Kansas | 10:44 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a wonderful human being! He truly transcended all religions, political
affiliations, races, nationalities. He will be missed. But we will always
remember the great mission he served. I would love to be at that reunion in the
next life...
Marjorie, here's your husband.......
Marjorie, here's your husband.......
Jordan, VA | 10:44 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I still can't believe that he's gone. One of the most influenial
people in my lifetime. Thank you for everything that you've done. You will
be truely missed!
Crystal Atkinson | 10:44 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I remember seeing president Hinckley in 1998 in hamilton Ontario. He was so
amazing.. I am going to miss him, but i know that he is in a better place and
that he is re united with his wife. May the work of the church continue to grow
at the rate it has been.
President hinckley's family sorry for your loss may you know that you will be in my prayers and in my thoughts. President Hinckley may you and your wife be happy together watching down on us here.
We love you and miss you already...
Crystal Atkinson & Family
President hinckley's family sorry for your loss may you know that you will be in my prayers and in my thoughts. President Hinckley may you and your wife be happy together watching down on us here.
We love you and miss you already...
Crystal Atkinson & Family
Scott & Kindra | 10:44 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss our beloved prophet. Thank you for your legacy President Hinckley.
We love you!
Shawn Lancaster | 10:45 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He was a GREAT Prophet! I am very sad for the loss of Him and His Wife. Everyone
will be sad for the HUGE loss. He had alot of Strength and Willpower to bring
forth the dreams of building Temples throughout the Nations. He truely lived a
long and Prosperous life.
He will be TRUELY missed by Me and My Family!!!
With Much Love
Shawn Lancaster
New Zealand
He will be TRUELY missed by Me and My Family!!!
With Much Love
Shawn Lancaster
New Zealand
Shumway Family | 10:45 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President and Sister Hinkley were an inspiration to us all...Much love to a
great couple.
Julia May | 10:45 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I will always remember and love you President Hinckley! I was only 5 when you
became a prophet so you're basically the only prophet that I can remember.
You will always hold a very special place in my heart and all of us will miss
you dearly. The world will never be the same without such a righteous man like
you on it. Thank you for all you have done for this church and for me! Without
you're guidance I don't know where I would be today. Thank you, and I
love you!
The Butler's | 10:45 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a comfort it must be for the family that Heavenly Father simply called our
Prophet home in such a peaceful way. We will dearly miss your comforting and
loving voice and guidance. Our testimonies are stronger because of you. You
are a great example for all mankind. Until we meet again. We love you
Laurel from Vermont | 10:46 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Kinda felt a sinking in my stomach when I heard the news....feels like a member
of my family has gone on. I hope that we can all remember the teachings and
life of this great man. He, of all people, knew this was a part of the Plan,
but he will be greatly missed on earth.
Jack | 10:46 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Job well done. Thanks.
Fowkes | 10:47 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our Savior will surely say of this great man, "Well done thow humble and
faithful servant." We love you President Hinckley and we rejoice in the
reunion of you and your beloved wife. Indeed he was a Prophet of God.
Derek | 10:47 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He was a wonderful and loving man. Many will miss him and hope to follow in his
example
Ivy Family/Mississippi | 10:49 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our hearts are so heavy. We ever pray for you our prophet dear!
ldb Sac, CA | 10:49 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We Thank Thee O God for Our Prophet!
Kristy Durney | 10:49 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We love you President Hinckley. Thank you for everything you've done for
me and my family.
Anonymous | 10:50 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
This is a sad day for all the world but certainly for the Latter Day Saints,
President Hinckley led his church to his fullest capability and his whole heart,
Praise Heavenly Father for such a special man, at age 97 he certainly lived a
life that everyone should be so proud of, just imagine all he has done and
served so well, a Prophet who is now Heavenly Homeward Bound, Rest In Peace!
Mark Peterson | 10:51 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We have lost a great leader, but in his absence we have his teaching to help
lead us forward with faith and optimism -- his hallmarks. And also, his great
sense of humor. We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly and gratefully.
What a great man!
Doug Brockbank | 10:51 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Like many other men, I sat in General Conference Priesthood meeting and listened
to the wise, inspired counsel of Church leaders, including President Hinckley.
After one such event, I turned to shake hands with an acquaintance who, upon
reflecting on the conference simply said of President Hinckley, "That man
speaks to my soul." I think I will longer remember those words, which
stirred my own soul, for they rang true to me as well.
Matt Pittard | 10:52 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
So I knew this day would eventually come, but my heart is saddened as I
contemplate the reality of it all. My testimony grew perhaps the most under
President Hinckley's tutelage. I was at Ricks when he was sustained as the
prophet and will always remember the way I felt when he spoke. Since I heard him
speak last, it was clear that if he suffered, it apparently was not long. He is
now with his beloved wife again to start off a new stage in our immortal
journey.
nohely | 10:52 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
WOW this is shocking..he lived for a very long time!
but right now he is in a better place. He is with his wife. I will miss you. r.i.p. you've tought so many good things! I know right now you are in a better place:)!
but right now he is in a better place. He is with his wife. I will miss you. r.i.p. you've tought so many good things! I know right now you are in a better place:)!
Lowe's in Arizona | 10:53 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a way to finish: in the service of the Lord and with no regrets! He has
worked hard and served the Master faithfully. He has the love of many on both
sides of the veil and he is no stranger there. May God bless him and his
family.
If any of his family are reading this, I would like to thank you personally for your sacrifice of time with your father, grandfather, etc. You have given much so that the Lord's work can move forward. I pray that the Holy Ghost will comfort you and lift you up in your hour of grief.
If any of his family are reading this, I would like to thank you personally for your sacrifice of time with your father, grandfather, etc. You have given much so that the Lord's work can move forward. I pray that the Holy Ghost will comfort you and lift you up in your hour of grief.
Redlands Caif Brother. | 10:53 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley Has gone to join he Wife... Who He has referred to as
"Mother"! We all are grateful for his teaching of love one for
another, That we may aspire to be are best is his desire..... We Love You
Gordon B Hinckley!
Di | 10:53 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
My thoughts are with his family. He was such a great man and will be missed by
so many of us whose lives he had such a profound influence on. He worked so
hard. Although I will miss him, I'm glad that he can rest from this mortal
life and be reunited with his beloved wife.
T.Barrett-California | 10:54 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
My wife and I appreciated his example and his dedication to the work of the
lord. He was an awesome man and a great leader! Thank- you for your example and
your stead fast testimony.
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