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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97
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Frank | 8:54 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
He will be dearly missed. I had wished to see him during conference in the
fall, but I'm sure he's happy to be with Mrs. Hinckly now.
Matt | 8:55 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I just finished crying at my desk as I heard the news and reflected on what
President Hinkley has meant to me. He will have to forgive me for disregarding
his council to give our best to our employer for 30 minutes this afternoon as I
go back and listen to his confernce talk on-line over lunch and reflect on the
the things that I learned from him.
Reeves Family | 8:56 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Your example to all of us will cause us to stand a little taller...you will be
remembered with love. Thank you for your dedication to the Lord. We miss you.
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Thank you | 8:58 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley is truly an inspiration. Anyone who knew him regardless of
faith could only see a man of kindness, integrity, and power. Thank you,
President, for your wonderful life and beautiful example. I hope to meet you
someday.
Anonymous | 8:58 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
ele foi um exemplo na minha vida!
Alisa L. | 8:58 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We thank thee oh God for a Prophet... President Hinckley we love and miss you
deeply! These comments are a testimony to the great man he was and the life he
lived. The comments and his passing fill my heart with immense love and great
sorrow at his passing.
Hughes Family, So. Cal | 8:58 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
How greatful we are for the peace and comfort the gospel brings to us. We are
also greatful for the organization of the church and the priesthood keys that
are on the earth to continue to guide us. The work goes forth on both sides of
the vail.
jason | 8:59 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
God Bless President Hinckley
Dave - AZ | 8:59 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We love and will miss you President Hinckley! You are truly one of the greateat
men ever to live. Til we meet again!
A Change | 8:59 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
You helped me. You gave me hope. You taught me devotion. You showed the way. You
were a light that showed the way to "Him." Thank you, President
Hinkley. Thanks for taking care of my daughter. Thanks for being personally
involved.
MDA.
MDA.
Simon Raubie | 8:59 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I add my thoughts to thousands of others. I shook Pres. Hinckley's hand at
the 1985 dedication of the Jhb, South Africa Temple and could feel the love of
God in him. I later had the opportunity to meet him when he was Prophet. Not
only was his office great, but so was the man. He has left a lasting impression
on my soul.
Daytona | 9:00 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
As a single mother with four children, I looked forward to President
Hinckley's messages on a regular basis, as I knew his word was true
revelation direct from God. Between reading scriptures and listening to our
prophet's counsel, our family has witnessed many miracles, had wonderful
health and felt comfort and love when needed. My children are now grown, and we
contribute our family closeness to the many nights reading from President
Hinkley's book of thoughts about many subjects, along with the scriptures.
My children have been able to meet and shake his hand when they were young,
which still impacts them even today. Gordon B. Hinckley is a true prophet of
God, and will always be etched in our minds as one of the greatest. We will miss
him greatly and are ready to embrace our next prophet, seer and revelator.
Daytona & Family from Eagle, Idaho.
Gary D. Maness | 9:00 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
My family will miss him very much. He is a great leader and a very loving human
being. My love to his family. My family and I have learned so much from him. I
will always cherish the moment I was able to shake his hand after he spoke to us
at the Redlands Stake Center years ago. He had a great sense of humor. He was
always saying somthing funny. I loved that about him.
Respectfully
The Maness Family.
Respectfully
The Maness Family.
Sandy in Montana | 9:01 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Though I am not a member, I feel awful about the loss of this great man. He was
an incredible leader, full of faith, and a very intelligent man.
I am so happy that he is with his wife... and the Lord.
How blessed this world has been to have him around for so long! His works will surely last forever!
Sincerely,
Sandy
I am so happy that he is with his wife... and the Lord.
How blessed this world has been to have him around for so long! His works will surely last forever!
Sincerely,
Sandy
Branden Lish | 9:03 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you President Hinckley for all of your guidance, love and service. We
love you! May God bless your family, now and in the future. Love,
The Branden and Carson Lish Family
The Branden and Carson Lish Family
Octavio Fern�ndez, de Chile | 9:04 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Estoy profundamente agradecido de Nuestro Padre Celestial por haber vivido
durante el tiempo del Presidente Gordon B. Hinckley y sentir su inmensa fuerzae
espiritual
Cindy M | 9:04 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you for your wonderful sense of humor,humility, and the love you expressed
to everyone. It was truly felt. You were an inspiration to all. We will miss
you. You are truly an incredible man and I'm sure your celebration with
your sweet wife continues. Thank you President Hinckley.
Lafayette, Louisiana | 9:03 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley was a great man not because he was the prophet but because he
was simply great. He taught me so much.
Jr, Faye and Victoria | 9:04 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I have been truly blessed in all the milestones of my life with the inspiring
words and actions of our dear prophet. He will be greatly missed, but I know he
is so happy to be reunited with his sweetheart on the other side. President
Hinckley, thank you for your wonderful example and your dedication to the Lord
and His work. We will long to hear your voice one more time at General
Conference, but know your spirit will still be felt. Til we meet again...
Ofa lahi atu,
Vea Family
Ofa lahi atu,
Vea Family
Wendie Rehrauer | 9:06 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
While i am not a Mormon, I loved and respected President Hinkley. He brought all
religions together. He helped us non Mormons understand the Mormon church. He
was a man that wanted to help all people and that he did. He will always remain
a hero to me.
Steve Ligon of Virginia | 9:06 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I was shocked to hear of President Hinkley's passing on NPR this morning.
What a blessing it has been to sit at his feet for the past 13 years. I will
miss him, but his influence for good will always be a part of me, and I will
always be grateful for his influence on my family.
Greg | 9:07 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you President Hinckley for all you have done for the Church and its
members. What an amazing man to pattern our lives after!
Tony Webb - Florida | 9:08 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I share my tears of joy that you are with Heavenly Father. You are inspiration
for all humanity to follow in your loving and charitable footsteps. Godspeed.
Iowa Keelers | 9:08 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We have heavy hearts this day to hear of the passing of our beloved prophet,
President Hinckley. Our family has been blessed with his tender words and
remarkable vigor to endure to the end. What a great example we have had in
these latter days to emulate. We will miss your sweet countenance and
inspiration. Thank you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all that loved him,
especially his family and friends.
Portland, Oregon | 9:08 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We love you dear President Hinckley and will miss you.
farmgirl | 9:08 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I just cried after reading the comments from "Sky" at Lone Peak High
School and how the students are going to be in their Sunday best at school as a
tribute to President Hinckley who loved everyone, but especially the young
people... Like Moses, Isaiah, Joseph Smith, Brigham Young and all of the
prophets of the past and the prophets who again walk the earth, President Gordon
B. Hinckley served our Heavenly Father with love and diligence until he was
called home. What an example for us to follow... "By their fruits ye shall
know them..."
Tess Ralphs | 9:09 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
You had the most amazing righteous glow! I shall never forget you! Thanks for
dedicating all of those temples! I hope you enjoy the sweet reunion with your
wife and beloved friends/apostles.
Susan | 9:10 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Like so many othe converts to the church President Hinckley is MY prophet. He is
an inspiration to the world of how to truely love one another as brothers and
sisters regardless of ethnicity, religion or ability. He loved us all and
serviced joyfully and tirelessly on our behalf. What a wonderful world we would
have if we could all try to embody the pure love of Christ as our beloved
President does. I pray that his family will be comforted by Heavenly Father with
the assurance that our dear President is with his eternal companion in
Christ's arms. He will be missed dearly and I hope we will all strive to
honor him by carrying on his noble work.
Sad from western NC | 9:10 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Even though he served his Lord for so many years and reached his 97th year on
this earth, it's so hard to say goodbye to such a loving prophet. I'm
so thankful I lived during his years of service. I truly loved this giant of a
man.
Holly from Seattle | 9:10 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I thank the Hinckley Family for sharing their father with us. I thank the Lord
for blessing and prolonging the life of our dear Prophet. He was a man of
vision, revelation, boldness, optimism, wisdom, and every other quality a
prophet needs. He helped me seek out our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Anonymous | 9:11 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
As a wordsmith he excelled. I have no doubts that he loved his wife, children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with an eternal love. He served the
almighty and magnified his callings with a selfless attitude that truly
resembled that of the Almighty.
I will always remember the message he received from his father while serving his mission in England: "Dear Gordon, Forget yourself, and go to work." I believe what he said that everything good in his life could be traced back to the moment he received that message and re-dedicated his life to the Lord.
His memory will long be cherished by the Latter-day Saints.
I will always remember the message he received from his father while serving his mission in England: "Dear Gordon, Forget yourself, and go to work." I believe what he said that everything good in his life could be traced back to the moment he received that message and re-dedicated his life to the Lord.
His memory will long be cherished by the Latter-day Saints.
Jaime Espinoza, Chile | 9:12 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Se fue uno de los mas grandes profetas de todos los tiempos. Pero el a dejado un
legado "El testimonio verdadero de un vidente y profeta-"JESUCRISTO
VIVE".
I am so sad! but i know president Hinckley is with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, and is together to his eternal wife sister Hinckley.
Now we must to do all president Hinckley teach us!
Every time president Hinckley and all prophets of God will be in the memberships heart!
I am so sad! but i know president Hinckley is with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, and is together to his eternal wife sister Hinckley.
Now we must to do all president Hinckley teach us!
Every time president Hinckley and all prophets of God will be in the memberships heart!
Smith Family | 9:12 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We'll miss President Hinckley. What a Christ like man he was. We love him
and our prayers are with his family at this time.
Saari family | 9:12 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We are so grateful for such a wonderful Prophet. He inspired us so much in our
lives.We loved him so much.
The Haller Family | 9:15 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We will truly miss our beloved prophet. It is through his example, love and
dedication of the gospel that helped our family come back to the church. Our
testimony has been strengthened by his fierce belief in the gospel and of our
Lord and savior. Til we meet again President Hinckley!
Christensen's in NV | 9:17 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you for your dedicated service. Best wishes and prayers go out to your
family and those with whom you worked everyday.
a great man | 9:18 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
who's influence knows no bounds. Thank you, President Hinckley.
S. | 9:19 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I am so thankful for the example set by Pres Hinckley. He has inspired me on
numerous occasions and I am very grateful for his wisdom. I find it hard to
imagine getting as excited as I have before about going to Priesthood Meeting.
I always looked forward to hearing him close that meeting with wonderful words
of wisdom and counsel. On the other hand, I am so happy that he is now with his
dear wife again. We love you guys!
Kitenoa | 9:21 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We will miss you dearly! However, your examples will continue to live within
us, in our personal and family efforts to become more Christ-like in our daily
lives.
We are deeply grateful for having being blessed with your kindness.
We are deeply grateful for having being blessed with your kindness.
KIMBERLY ZENGER | 9:21 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
IT IS A SHAME AND HE WILL EB GREATLY MISSED. HOWEVER, HE WILL BE WITH HIS BRIDE
NOW AND BE FREE OF PAIN AND ANY PHYSICAL AILMENTS. LIKE I TELL MY SON THOUGH
ONCE YOUVE LOVED SOMEONE THEY ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR HEART. EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NO
LONGER WITH YOU
Lynn Hughes | 9:22 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you.
Mac Bowles | 9:23 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
A great man has been lost. He will be missed.
The Barron Family, Georgia | 9:23 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
You know, he is smiling now at all the attention. What a humble and loving
man...a Prophet of the Living God. I am happy for him. He has lived an
exemplilary live and fought a great fight in helping bring to pass all Our
Father has in store for us. May we follow his worthy example
Tanya & Brent Orton Family | 9:24 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We add to those above our love for President Hinckley. He truly is a great man,
a great prophet of God. We will miss him very much - his cheerful smile, the
wave of his hand or cane, his quick wit, his faithful testimony, his service and
love for all people. We are grateful that he has returned to the side of his
sweet Marjorie and home to our Heavenly Father. His influence and love and faith
have strengthen so many and our own family. His faith was constant as the north
star- we knew we could always count on him to lead us closer to the Savior. Our
prayers are with the Hinckley family, and with President Monson and his family.
We know that He will be blessed of the Lord and strengthen as he takes this new
call as the Prophet and President of the Church. Our faith and prayers are with
you. This is the Lord's work and it will continue to roll forth!
Megan | 9:25 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We thank thee oh God for a Prophet!! Thank you President Hinkley for you loving
example!
Forrest Hickman / Ca. | 9:27 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
A wonderful prophet! There will never be another one like him. What a loss for
the members of the church, but I'm so happy that he is able to be with his
lovely wife that he missed so much.
I feel like a family member has left us, he will be dearly missed.
I feel like a family member has left us, he will be dearly missed.
Lucero Family from NM | 9:27 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We are eternally grateful for the devoted and unselfish service that you have
rendered. We will always keep in our hearts those ever so valuable messages that
have been conveyed to us through you. We will miss your loving, childlike humor.
We love you and are happy to know that you are now reunited with your adoring
wife.
louisa | 9:28 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Gordon B Hinckley was such a greta President.
We will all miss him greatly.
We will all miss him greatly.
LDS Teen | 9:28 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I heard about the news via text message last night and didnt belive it. then i
couldnt get on deseret news cause everyone was trying to. my aunt called from
utah and at that piont i knew ut was true. I am really sad to hear of this
devestating news. I am 15 and he is the only prophet i remember. a few years ago
i had the chance to particapite in the sac temple dedication. and when the
prophet spoke i was right there in the front row. right there and then it hit me
and i have no doubt now that he was a true prophet of this church and will
forever be remembered.
"WE THANK THEE O GOD FOR A PROPHET"
"GOD BE WITH YOU TIL WE MET AGAIN"
I love you Pres. Hinckley
Teen from nevada city, CA
"WE THANK THEE O GOD FOR A PROPHET"
"GOD BE WITH YOU TIL WE MET AGAIN"
I love you Pres. Hinckley
Teen from nevada city, CA
J & C | 9:29 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We never met. We never shook hands. But we new you and loved you. You were a
friend to all and loved everyone just the same. You will be missed and we shall
miss you! What a grand reunion for you and Sister Hinckley! Until we meet
again. And we do "Thank Thee O God For A Prophet"
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