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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97
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Brandon Moss | 8:15 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Although I knew it was going to happen it is still hard to say good bye to
President Hinckley. He inspired, loved, and guided so many to stand a little
taller. I will miss his cane waving and humor but am grateful for how we are
all a little better because of his life and service.
kelly miller | 8:16 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Our Prophet held on as does a trees last leaf
To give his people a clear strategy.
Built on God�s instruction, and if we have the faith.
He's blessed us with strength to do as the Lord sayeth.
He�s taught us of Jesus Christ,
And of his light to guide.
He�s led us to Jesus Christ.
To see us through our time.
To give his people a clear strategy.
Built on God�s instruction, and if we have the faith.
He's blessed us with strength to do as the Lord sayeth.
He�s taught us of Jesus Christ,
And of his light to guide.
He�s led us to Jesus Christ.
To see us through our time.
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St. George | 8:17 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Sad in one sense, but joyful now that he will be with his beloved wife. I am
sad for all of us, but happy for President Hinckley.
Texan | 8:17 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
An excellent Prophet and an excellent man. My heart if full of joy and sadness.
JSM in GA | 8:19 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
What a great loss the world has suffered. He was a wonderful man and an
inspiring leader. But I am sure that he is happy today while the rest of us
mourn his passing. May President Monson and the rest of our leaders feel our
prayers and have their burdens lifted as they deal with this great loss.
Lorelei P. Kawchuk (Canada) | 8:20 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
What a great man & wonderful example of obedience to Heavenly Father's
will! Over the last years, I've grown to love this special man, a prophet
of God, for all that he has done in the upbuilding of our Heavenly Father's
kingdom here on the earth!
Thank you so much, President Hinckley! You will be greatly missed by myself (& many others)!
Thank you so much, President Hinckley! You will be greatly missed by myself (& many others)!
Cavarretta's | 8:19 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley will sorely by missed by many including his family and
friends. I love Pres. Hinckley for the man and example he was. May his memory
live on and we strive a little harder to be better people becuase he lived. He
set the proper example of a Christ like life.
Barbara Olsen | 8:21 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I will miss your guidence and comfort. I lost my son just one month ago and now
I know that Scott will be with you as well as our family members. I am so
grateful to have known you and received your counsel many times. Thanks for
your love and God bless your family member that remain here on earth.
SparkyVA | 8:22 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I am glad for him, he needs to be with his wife now. What a wonderful, marvelous
example of service he was, what a wonderful follower of Christ. Godspeed Br.
Hinckley. I Hope to see you again!
St. Louis | 8:22 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you President Hinckley. Our hearts ache that you're no longer with
us, but we know you're with you wonderful, cute wife.
We will dearly miss you.
We will dearly miss you.
LDS from Taiwan | 8:24 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
A friend told me this sad news through Massenger this morning; what a great
LOSS! Tears came to my eyes as I read through these news articles...He was so
vibrant that I felt he could keep living forever! President Hinkley will be
missed so dearly!!! It's good to know that he died so peacefully though and
he's reunited with his dear wife at God's side.
Dave Walker | 8:24 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
What an amazing man and Prophet! The impact he made on my life as well as
millions of others will be remembered forever. For him, there was only one way
to do things, and that was the right way. I just want to take this chance to
say goodbye and thank him for his life. I love him and will miss him, but
he's once again with the girl of his dreams.
Sharlese and Rob | 8:25 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
He was a great prophet and lived an honest life - that is the most thing for Rob
and I to live an honest life.
Wendy Ann | 8:24 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
A devoted sister, raised under another great prophet, David O. McKay, I say
President Hinkley, you will remain a great inspiration, a leader and a great
prophet. You are with our families in heaven, your dear wife and family
members, my blessed grandfather, Mariner W. McNeil, my grandmother, my mother,
Afton, her sisters and my father, my nephew D.J., and my dear sweet Mac. Take
care all, we will be together again, I testify to that, in God's presence.
Amen.
Alex | 8:24 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
As sad as I am to hear the news of President Hinckley's passing, you
can't help but be incredibly happy that he is finally with his dear wife
again. He was truly an inspiration to us all. He really changed my life as he
did many.
We love you President Hinckley, thank you.
We love you President Hinckley, thank you.
Ryan | 8:25 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Praise to the man. President Hinckley was a prophet, seer, and revelator
unequaled in our generation.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Cecille | 8:26 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Times like this the heart is so full that words cannot express the depth of ones
feelings. I know he is truly a great man of God, a Prophet. Thank goodness for
his life and all he stood for and all he taught. He will never be truly gone
because he will remain in our thoughts and our heart here. May we all be worthy
to be where he is when it is our time to go.
TANYA CLEGG SO JORDAN UT | 8:26 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I WORK IN A HOSPITAL ,WHEN I SAW PRES. HINCKLEY IN THE HALLS, I WOULD WAVE AND
HE WOULD WAVE TO ME WITH HIS CANE. PRES. HINCKLEY WAS A GUIDING LIGHT AND
TOUCHED EVERYONES LIFE. I LOVE YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
Aris Gonz�lez - Puebla, Mexico | 8:29 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you President Hinckley, we have teached with love; we thank his example
and energy, our lifes have been changed after to know him, we have seen an
authentic lived representantive of Jesus Christ,
We hope to see you again,
We hope to see you again,
Reader | 8:30 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I feel emptiness and sadness at President Hinckley's passing, but joy at
the thought that he is now reunited with his beloved wife. This prophet and man
of God was a huge inspiration to me to do better in my life. He seemed immortal
to me and I wish he could be with us forever, although I began to sense his
mortality during his remarks at the Christmas Devotional. I know President
Hinckley is happy to be with Heavenly Father and He is happy to have our beloved
President Hinckley back home. What an incredible prophet our world has been
blessed with!
Matt F. | 8:31 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley was a great man and I loved him very much. His life will
serve as an example for my family forever.
tvb | 8:31 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley: Thank you!
aubrey | 8:32 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
i am ten years old and you're the only prophet i have known and love you so
much you are always in my prayers.
Arizona | 8:32 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I just feel happy today: Happy he didn't have to lie in bed for a year
waiting to die, happy he is reunited with his sweet wife, and happy he was the
prophet my kids grew up with.
Non Member | 8:31 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
What an outstanding example of class and dignity. I don't feel this is an
issue about religion, but the state of Utah lost a wonderful advocate and world
lost a humanitarian who probably did more for other people while he was Prophet
than the United States has done in the past 50 years. I don't care if you
believe in his faith or share the same opinions as members of the church but
everyone should show the same amount of class and dignity that Gordon would show
anyone else during a difficult time.
KC Burns Family | 8:32 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We celebrate and stand as witnesses of a life well lived in the service of God
and mankind.
Let us honor his legacy by carrying on and seeing this great work through.
May God bless our Prophet and his family for his service to us all.
Thank You President Hinckley for drawing us closer to God.
Let us honor his legacy by carrying on and seeing this great work through.
May God bless our Prophet and his family for his service to us all.
Thank You President Hinckley for drawing us closer to God.
Maria Luciene de Sousa | 8:35 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Sinto uma tristeza em meu cora��o pela
perda do profeta, um grande homem. Seu semblante me transmitia uma paz, e seu
sorriso uma seguran�a, que n�o
necessitava de palavras para sentir o espirito.
Georgia Hanks Family | 8:35 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We have loved our dear prophet Gordon B. Hinckley and will always remember his
gentle, kind, funny, sweet , dedicated spirit! He has been an inspiration and we
have always felt the Holy Spirit when we listen to him speak. We are thankful
for his service to the church. We are awed by his life and we love him and will
miss him always! He is at peace and with his true love and our beloved Savior.
What a comfort!
Luisa Rosales !! | 8:36 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Te extra��remos nuestro amado Profeta
.
Para siempre Dios este con Vos
Para siempre Dios este con Vos
Christian Navarro | 8:37 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
It's a sad news. He was a great prophet of the Lord and he was an
instrument of the Lord to bless to Church members throught of little
temple's reveletion. I thank to God for the President Hinckley.
Tom McConell | 8:39 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley lived his life as if in the image of Savior. President
Hinckley will live on in me,as I live to be more like our Savior. I love
President Hickley for that. What a great Prophet and Sear.I know that he will be
working for us,with his beloved Marjorie, on the other side of the veil. That is
just the kind of man he is. You are loved beyond measure.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Stake | 8:39 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We mourn the loss of this great man and leader of the church but rejoice in his
reunion with his family and colleagues. We offer condolences to his family as
they mourn together with many around the world both inside and outside the
church.
"Families can be together forever."
We read the Book of Mormon with him in 2005 and were blessed as we did it.
We are very thankful for his influence on our lives in many ways and I can hear him in my mind saying as it seemed he often said to the media about the teachings of the church, "Isn't it wonderful!"
Members of the church from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Stake
"Families can be together forever."
We read the Book of Mormon with him in 2005 and were blessed as we did it.
We are very thankful for his influence on our lives in many ways and I can hear him in my mind saying as it seemed he often said to the media about the teachings of the church, "Isn't it wonderful!"
Members of the church from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Stake
Bruce Barton | 8:41 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley was a great Prophet. He will be missed by millions of people.
I loved it when talked at Conferences. I send my sympathy to all his family and
everyone in the world. I am so glad we had a wonderful prophet like President
Hinckley.
Alum Jackson | 8:41 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
A prophet of God with great vision. His exemplaty life is worthy to emulate.
Happy re-union with your wife.
Best Family | 8:42 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley was a great example of how to live, whethere you were of the
LDS faith or not. It was remarkable how he could make friends no matter of
religion, status in life, or knowledge. It was amazing that he could easily make
friends with anybody regardless of if they were LDS, Catholic, or even Atheist.
He will be greatly missed by the entire church, but can you imagine the
reception he must have received in heaven?! He was a great man who was loved and
will be very dearly missed by millions.
Osca Fenandez | 8:42 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Sin lugar a dudas es una perdida invaluable para la humanidad,pero un orgullo
para mi haberlo conocido y haber escuchado sus palabras despues de estrecharle
la mano. Lomas importante es recordar como vivio,y lo hizo dedicando toda su
vida a la Obra de Jesucristo,de seguro tiene un lugar en la mansion
celestial,recordemosle como lo que fue,un ejemplo para cada uno de nosotros y un
hombre que disfrutaba de su llamamiento profetico.
Fam�lia Caetano - Brasil | 8:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We love President Hinckley. Thank you President Hinckley for all you gave this
word.
Jessica | 8:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
He has done so much for the going forth of the gospel to the world. I am so
grateful for the courage and dedication to seek out those who haven't heard
the gospel and to enrich their lives, and bring them joy. His sense of humor
will be missed, but the memories will be in our hearts forever. He has the pure
love of christ that he showed at all times, in all things, and in all places.
He is at peace and is rejoicing with all those who have been blessed by his work
on this earth.
James in Maine | 8:46 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
He was a man that epitomized all that everyman should wish to emulate.
Regardless if you are a member of the Church or not, he was and is a great role
model.
For Members of the Church, say a prayer for whomever is next in line to fill a pair of shoes which may not be able to be adequately filled.
For non-members of the Church, as am I, pray that the next President is one who serves in such an admirable manner as did Mr. Hinckley. One who attempted to bridge the gap between members and non-members. One who may strive,with God's blessings , to be a role model for all men.
God Speed, Mr. Hinckley, God Speed.
JEM - Bangor, ME
For Members of the Church, say a prayer for whomever is next in line to fill a pair of shoes which may not be able to be adequately filled.
For non-members of the Church, as am I, pray that the next President is one who serves in such an admirable manner as did Mr. Hinckley. One who attempted to bridge the gap between members and non-members. One who may strive,with God's blessings , to be a role model for all men.
God Speed, Mr. Hinckley, God Speed.
JEM - Bangor, ME
Chris B, Frisco, TX | 8:48 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
A giant has departed from among us. What an amazing example, what a marvelous
man. I will sorely miss him.
Julie C. | 8:49 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
At BYU's graduation this past April, what a treat to be sitting there, and
have the Prophet walk in with Vice-President Cheney. We were able to stand and
clap and cheer for our beloved Prophet. He truly made us want to be better, and
for that we are grateful. Thank for for your example of service. Thank you for
your love. Thank you, Hinckley family, for sharing him with us for so many
years. Our prayers are with the leaders of the church. They have our love and
support.
Sharon Walker | 8:50 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Dear Prophet, we will miss you. I feel a sadness in my heart but a joy knowing
you are with the Lord and your lovely wife. May your family be comforted at this
time. Thanks for sharing your beautiful testimony all these years which has been
a strength for so many. You brought smiles to many faces. You have left us with
so many wonderful memories. We love you and will remember you always.
I AM LDS | 8:50 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley is the only prophet that I can remember in my life. I loved
him and appreciated his great sense of humor and ability to connect with the
people of the world. I am so grateful to have had the priviledge of living
while he was the prophet. My sympathies go out to his family and to all of us
who loved him. Let us not forget his great teachings and honor him by living in
the way in which he so gloriously exemplified.
HBW | 8:50 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley was always so optimistic and kind to everyone. His sense of
humor and his wisdom will truly be missed. It's wonderful for him to be
with his wife again. The reaction from people around the world is a tribute to
him. He truly loved EVERYONE! We will miss him terribly. Thank you, President
Hinckley!
Scott and Nicole-Arizona | 8:51 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley will surely be missed, what an example for the world. He has
been the only prophet I have got to know since my husband baptized me. We love
you and miss you.
Scott, Nicole, Mikayla, Toby and Lauren P.
Scott, Nicole, Mikayla, Toby and Lauren P.
Aalona Ohana | 8:53 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We love you President Hinckley. You will always be in our heart.
Me Ke Aloha
Me Ke Aloha
MinDee | 8:53 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Praise to an amazing man! He will be remembered for the eternities! We love you
and thank you for all your hard work! We know you are rejoicing with your wife!
Much love to the Hinckley Family!
MB,SC
MB,SC
Rich Jarman | 8:53 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Pres Hinkley was a great man to look up to...I was able to see him in
Greenville, NC when he came to visit at the campus of ECU. It will always be a
day that I will never forget. Our family is sad to know he is gone, but know he
is with his sweet wife and eternal companion.
mac | 8:53 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We Thank Thee O God For This Prophet.
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