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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97

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BCW | 10:54 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting:
The Soul that rises with us, our life's Star,
Hath had elsewhere its setting,
And cometh from afar:
Not in entire forgetfulness,
And not in utter nakedness,
But trailing clouds of glory do we come
From God, who is our home:

Deepest condolences to President Hinckley's family and deepest gratitude and love to him. We will miss you.
Familia Alcocer Arteaga | 10:54 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Veracruz, M�xico:Fue, Es y Sera Grande ante los ojos de Nuestro Padre Celestial, en verdad sabemos que el es un profeta vidente y revelador de DIOS que velo dia con dia por toda la membresia SUD, GRACIAS Presidente Gordon B Hinckley por todas las palabras sabias LE AMAMOS Y LE AMAREMOS toda la eternidad. GRACIAS POR SU PRESENCIA EN ESTA TIERRA por guiarnos y procurarnos.
Lansing Family | 10:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
You will be missed! We love you! I remember the visit you made to the Navajo Reservation, that touched our hearts. Thank you for your service.
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Brent Makata (New Zealand) | 10:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A great and inspiring man. He will be sorely missed by all.
Rev. Nigel K Pickering | 10:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
This man of God will be missed by those that followed and worshipped him. He truly had an impact in the US and here in England.

Archbishop Nigel K Pickering
London
MadMax | 10:56 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Gordon B. Hinckley was a man for all seasons. He exemplified every attribute worthy of emulation. He will be missed by millions, both members of the LDS Church and others.

Thanks for being a true Christian. Thanks for your sterling example. Thanks for your selfless service.

God bless the Hinckley family.
Ronald A. Young | 10:56 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Now The Leader Of The Band Has Died. The word has come to Hawaii and to my house of the Passing of President Hinckley. He lived a Great Life and was a Great Example about how to live. Often in the last 20 years I have followed that example. I have listened to his talks and taken his advice. I am a much better person having done so. I saw him when he came to BYUH a few years ago. I truly felt the Spirit and the Love. When he came to Hawaii the last time with Sister Hinckley, he asked us to sing Aloha Oi (Hawaiian Fair Well song), and of course we did. I find little sadness at his passing, only a peace and a sure knowledge that Sister Hinckley will be oh so happy to see him, the wait not having been very long at all. I know he missed her. He told us he did. I know he was in the Upper Room and part of Declaration II. In part because he was there I am here. His TALK on The Family "A PROCLAMATION TO THE WORLD" hangs on my wall, along with his Picture
Gayla | 10:56 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I cannot think of a better example of living a Christ-centered life than the life of President Hinckley. Our job now as Church members is to follow suit and honor our beloved prophet by doing what he asked of us all along. This Church will not be different without him, it will be better for having had his leadership and example. Welcome home, dear prophet, and bless you forever! Right now, I have a smile and a warm feeling in my heart, thinking of your sweet reunion with your dear wife. What sweet joy for the eternities!
Love from England | 10:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Thankyou President Hinkley for the Preston Temple, for being there for its dedecation, for those who were there we will never forget...
you truely were an inspired prophet of God.
we miss you already, God bless
Rindlisbacher - Fresno CA | 10:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
God speed to our beloved prophet. President Hinckley's faith in Christ and his positive outlook are an inspirational model for life. His determination to serve our Lord and Master and to carry His message of hope to people throughout the world is awesome. I'm grateful that our children have come to know him and to anticipate hearing from him at every possible occasion. He will be missed but his legacy will endure forever as generations are affected by the lessons learned at the feet of this humble man and inspiring leader of the Church.
Anonymous | 10:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A great contributor to Christian values
Robert H Lemon | 10:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
While we are sad because we have lost a great leader, I am happy that he is now with his beloved companion. When I saw President and Sister Hinkley at an area conference in California in the late 90's, I thought that they represented the perfect couple. His example of love of wife and family made his condemnation of spouse and child abuse all the more potent. The Proclamation on the Family holds high the standard for a world that seeks to promote everything but the traditional family.
May our great prophet enjoy his rest in the Lord.
Timothy K. Chandler | 10:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
With great sadness I say good-by to a great Prophet, but with happiness in my heart I rejoice in his great reunion with his eternal companion and family members. President Hinckley, I will miss your great smile.
Suzanne Gaertner | 10:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I loved you so much and I'll miss you too.
Bless his family , for he was a great kindred spirit and had a loving and happy soul.

He was an excelent example for me and I want to
grow up to be like him.

Keith Mauldin | 10:57 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
it is a good day for hinckley he is with his wife.

Put Proclamation of the Family as DC 139
Sebald Family | 10:58 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our lives have been touched so strongly by the example, teachings and spirit of this wonderful prophet of god. We will miss him.

Sebald Family
Essen, Germany
Whitakers in Oregon | 10:59 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our dear beloved Prophet, brother, and friend, we will miss you. Such a great communicator, profound, wise, humorous, and always inspiring and exilerating to listen to. There aren't enough good words to express what a tramendous impact your life has had on this world. Farwell. We love you President Gorden B. Hinckley. Say hi to Marjorie for us.
Natasha | 11:00 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Great leader, example, man... I will miss you deeply.
Geok Lee | 10:59 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley was my favorite prophet. He had such great love for people, especially women and children. I will miss him but am glad that he can now be reunited with his beloved wife.
I will always treasure the hug from a prophet of God at the Kallang Theatre in Singapore when he visited in 2000. It sustained me through many trials that followed. He was truly an inspired man.
Thank you President Hinckley!
Lyle C. Gilbert | 11:00 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A loved and revered prophet. He was truly a giant among men! My prayers go out to the Hinckley family.
Anonymous | 11:00 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Thanks for all you gave us, President Hinckley. We will miss seeing your smiling face at conference, and miss listening to your inspired words. You have been such a wonderful example to us all. We love you! The Johnson Family
Noemi Kropp | 11:01 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a wonderful reunion with your life long partner Marjorie and your love ones that past before you.I can only imaging a chore of angels welcome you with the most profund love. I know that heavenly father loves you and rejoys in your works and examplar life. Their gain is our lose.I am so thankful as a new convert for your teachings and your wisdom. Thank you for the challenge to read the book of mormon in one year.As a new convert it was a blessing. You knew that your time was coming and you shared with us your love for the church and all the members. You also prepared your brothers and sister in last year conference, that your days were shorts. I am so thankful for having the opportunity to hear the living gospel from you, My beloved prophet. A tear of love and gratitude.
SWR,LAS VEGAS | 11:01 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Such a great man and leader of this amazing gospel.In these hard and challenging times it is so nice to read all of your thoughts and feelings on our Prophet.May we all continue to be one.Your testimonies lift me up and help me remember that we r all one family.Thankyou all.
Newton | 11:00 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a wonderful man, We saw President Hinkley at a temple celebration, when he walked into the arena to speak I could feel the spirit so stong I started to cry...It was very moving and I will never forget that feeling insprired by our prophet.
Calif. LDS | 11:00 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
May we all honor his memory by living in our lives the Gospel principles he taught with vivid clarity!
He will be greatly missed but the restored Gospel will continue to roll on!

To the Hinckley family our condolences and thank you so much for sharing him with the people of the world.
Scott Family | 11:01 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
As members of this true Church we are sadden a little by the timing of his passing. But it is truly not our plan it is Heavenly Father's time frame. Oh what a glorious reunion is happening with Sister Hinckley and her devoted husband Gordon. The Keys are all in the hands of the Quorum of the Twelve now and judiciously through divine inspiration the mantle we preceed to man Heavenly Father sees fit as being his mouthpeace like President Hinckley once was! After 21 years of my conversion to the church it is so evident that it is a house of order. May His Family already in paradise be hugging and welcoming back home for all eternity.
Bill Stafford | 11:01 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Tonight I will thank God for allowing us to have Gordon B. Hinckley for 97 beautiful years!!!
From Chiclayo, Peru | 11:01 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Since President Hinckley was set aparted as the 15th. President of the Church, I always considered President Hinckley as a Profet of God, but little by little, he was gaining my heart, and he became a beloved friend and servant of the Lord.

I know he really loved me and all the saints around the world. Thanks President Hinckley I'll always remember you!

Oswaldo Tello
MSG | 11:01 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He was the right prophet for the right time in this world.
Anonymous | 11:03 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I must say he was a man of dedication. Great work.
Petersen's | 11:02 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We love you President Hinckley-thanks.
Marie in Bellevue WA | 11:02 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
It speaks volumes that every comment on this thread is full of nothing but love and respect for Pres. Hinckley. We love him and thank him for the work he's done to further the work of the Lord.
The Tippetts Family | 11:02 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will so miss our dear Prophet President Hinckley. How happy we are though that he is back with his sweetheart Marjorie Hinckley. Thank you for all the many incredible things you have done throughout your life. The church will be forever grateful. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We hope they know how much the world loved their dad. Thank you for sharing him with us!
The Camerons in AZ | 11:03 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a great man, leader, and prophet. We will all do well to review his life and messages. We are blessed to have lived during his time. We know he is happy now with his wife and other family members who were there in heaven to greet him but he will be missed here. May we all be true to the truths he taught until we meet again.
Jeff | 11:03 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
God speed President Hinckley your love and devotion will sorely be missed, we love you very much.
Gillett Family | 11:03 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
This has affected me more than I ever thought it would. He was a giant among men and I miss him like I would miss a father. Thank you president Hinckley for being the prophet of my youth! We love you!
Ryan from AZ | 11:03 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I love President Hinckley, he was such a great example to me. Truly one of the greatest men to ever walk to Earth......
Stone Family | 11:03 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Thank you President Hinkley for being an honorable man and a great example for our family. We will miss our prophet dearly.
Ryan | 11:04 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley was the prophet I had growing up. I will miss him, but am happy that he and his wife are reunited. God bless him and his family.
Love from reno Nv | 11:04 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I tried to explain that President Hinkley had passed away to my four year old, she just cried and cried, tried to explain we would have a new Prophet. But she wants her President Hinkley.
Tim | 11:05 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Although I am not LDS, Mr. Hinckley was a fine man and an inspiration to everyone. He was not narrow or constrained. I hope the next president of the LDS faith is as broadminded.
Laura | 11:05 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We love you and will miss you, our beloved Prophet.
Thank you for your service and example!
God Be With You Til We Meet Again.
The Simpson Family Ca | 11:05 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We were shocked at the news of our beloved Prophets passing. What a great example he has been for everyone. I pray for his family and hope we can honor his great legacy by continuing on in righteousness.
Velasco Enriquez, Cd Mexico | 11:06 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
God bless you dear family Hinckley, who stay here on earth, God bless you dear brother and sister Hinckley, who stay there in heaven with our God, with our Father.

With our tender love to you...
Christopher C. DeSantis | 11:06 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Words cannot express the love and respect I have for this wonderful man of God. Sad though I am to have him leave us, I rejoice for him in his glorious reunion with his beloved Marjorie. May his family be blessed with speedy comfort and healing in the face of their loss, and with sweet memories of a miraculous life worn out in the service of the Lord. What a marvelous example! How I love you, Dear President Hinckley!
Rui Reid | 11:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008

Words cannot express enough the sadness, yet the joy of the loss of this wonderful, wonderful man.
You have and will continue to be an inspiration to me and many people in the world. You will be sadly missed. My love and condolences to his family, the First Presidency and all those who worked closely with him. Though I live in Australia, I know how much you loved the members and we loved you as much.
In a world of chaos, I am grateful for your wonderful example, your love, and your dedication in the Lord's work.
I can say that for me and members across the world, WE THANK THEE OH GOD FOR A PROPHET, for Gordon B. Hinckley. Truly a man of God.
Conservone77 | 11:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We were blessed to have had him as Prophet of God's Church. He enriched our lives and taught us by example to do better. We will miss him, but we are glad that he has been reunited with his wife.

We love you President Hinckley!
The Freeman Family, Virginia | 11:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss our beloved Prophet, President Hinckley. While we sting with the hurt of his passing, we rejoice that he is reunited with his dear companion, Sister Hinckley. We marvel at the reception he must be receiving among the great Prophets of the past. Rest in Peace, you have earned your place among the many great and noble ones. You have strenghtened and uplifted the entire Church and left an indelible mark of good on the world comunity. Rob Freeman - Centreville, VA
uiha | 11:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss you. Until we meet again. Love saints from Uiha Tonga.
James | 11:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
How could some others in the world look at this sweet, vibrant man and church leader, and think that President Hinckley represents a cult, or a relegion not based in Christ and service. He was and will remain a giant of a man with a legacy forged in longevity and a flawless life of ministering to the whole world. My wife and I were touched deeply by him and became active and useful again after 20 + years of selfish, rowdy living away from the church. He and Elder Maxwell drew us back into the fold. We will donate to the Perpetual Education Fund for the very first time in President Hinckley's name instead of flowers. The world has lost a great man, husband, father, grandfather and prophet. Our grief is overwhelming. We wish the gift of the comforter to be with his family, and all who feel loss and sadness.

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Broadcaster Mike Wallace, top, laughs as President Gordon B. Hinckley speaks at "A Celebration of Life" tribute to the prophet in July 2005. The event at the Conference Center, which marked President Hinckley's 95th birthday, featured performances by Donny Osmond, Gladys Knight and Wallace.

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