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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97

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Aline Almeida | 2:35 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

PRESIDENTE HINCLEY FOI REALMETE UMA PESSOA MARAVILHOSA.ELE AMAVA MTO A TODOS Nï¿½S.CONCERTEZA ELE ESTï¿½ EM UM LUGAR BEM MAIS FELIZ DO Q Nï¿½S AGORA.DEVEMOS LEMBRï¿½-LO COMO O HOMEM BOM Q ELE FOI... EU POSSO DIZER Q REALMENTE AMO O PROFETA

Heaton Family | 2:36 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Well done our good and faithful brother.
Welcome home......

Aline Almeida | 2:40 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

EU POSSO DIZER Q REALMENTE ELE FOI UM HOMEM FABULOSO E QUE ELE NOS ENSINOU MUITOOO PELA Fï¿½ QUE ELE TINHA.DEVEMOS LEMBRï¿½-LO COMO O HOMEM BOM QUE ELE FOI...FOI REALMENTE UMA GRANDE PERDA PARA TODOS Nï¿½S,MAS EU TENHO CERTEZA QUE O SENHOR VAI CHAMAR UMA PESSOA Tï¿½O BOA QUANTO ELE. PRESIDENTE HINCLEY AMAVA A TODOS Nï¿½S.
E EU POSSO REAMENTE DIZER QUE EU SEI Q ELE FALAVA COM DEUS E QUE ELE GUIAVA A IGREJA VERDADEIRA.

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Josh | 2:41 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Thanks for everything, you will be missed greatly

Anonymous | 2:41 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Through the past two years of struggling with an addiction to prescription drugs, my husband always found hope in President Hinckley saying, "Just do your best." So many times he felt worthless and lost, wanting to give up on himself, but because of President Hinckley's unconditional love and encouragement to "just do your best," he has continued in the battle and forged ahead through the bright days and the dark ones. Thank you for your kind heart and bright spirit. You will be missed.

The Anderson Family (Farmington) | 2:42 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We love you and are thankful for your many years of service on our behalf. What a great man of God and a wonderful example. May the lord bless his family and our other church leaders at this time.

Lisa | 2:46 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

What a great Honor it is to have a building named after him at BYU That sure does mean alot to him & his Family, I have had a chance to walk thourgh it when they dedacated Last year, I think that he was such a great Prophet he taught us all alot , we will surely miss him, alot

Greenhalgh Family - Ohio | 2:48 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

President Hinckley, the consummate missionary, will be remembered for his love and concern for all persons world wide and his love for his Heavenly Father. His examples of commitment, labor, love and humor will long be emulated by the Latter Day Saints and others who had the opportuity to partake of his wise counsel. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the Hinckley family

The Higgins Family | 2:52 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We are so grateful for our beloved prophet. We love him and honor him. We are deeply saddened by his passing and will miss him dearly, but we are strenthened by his expemplary life and vibrant, immovable testimony of the Lord's work. We rejoice in the life he lived and the work he will continue to do with the Lord. He has strengthened our testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and taught us by word and example how to be ever faithful. He is the prophet of our youth and we have been blessed as he has served steadfastly in his calling. We love President Hinckley! May the Lord be with his family.

Love,
The Higgins Family, Phoenix, Arizona

Walt & Eileen Petersen Family ID | 2:52 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We will love our great Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley forever! Love and condolences to President & Sister Hinckley's family.

Margaret in Texas | 2:53 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Reading all the wonderful comments have brought tears to my eyes. Pres. Hinckley was such an inspiration to me to do better in my life. I'm so sorry that he had to leave us, but I rejoice that he is again with his dear Marjorie and all the rest of his family. What a joyous reunion that must have been! I will miss your inspiring words.

from argentina | 2:54 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

nuestras condolencias a la Familia Hinckey,

Brad and Michelle | 2:56 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We love you, President Hinckley. Thank you for everything you have done for the church and the world. We will miss your sense of humor, hard work, example, vision, eloquent talks, and boundless energy.

We miss you!

Well done, thou good and faithful servant.

Kim | 2:59 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I am deeply saddened by the death of such a great servant of our Lord and Savior. What an example he has been to me and my family over the years. I am so blessed as are all of us to have had such an extraordinary leader. I am so grateful for him and I will miss seeing what he's up to next. I will keep his family in my prayers.

Sacramento CA | 2:59 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

My life has been greatly blessed because of your leadership. Thank you President Hinckley. We love you and will miss you greatly.

Dave R | 2:59 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I grew up with President Hinckley always in the First Quorum, I feel like I know him personally. I will surely miss him, but am so excited as to what awaits him. You have left a great mark on this earth. God bless you and your family.

MEvans | 3:00 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

President Hinckley was the prophet throughout my entire teenage years and into young adulthood. Thank you for being such a wonderful example to follow. How I love you. I can't imagine the beauty of your reunion with your sweet wife.

Lmdansie | 3:01 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

What a wonderful world it would be if we were all more like Pres. Hinckley! Let us resolve to more closely follow his example and counsel. We love you and wish we could witness the joy you are experiencing right now!

Elizabeth in Indiana | 3:02 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Our children grew up loving President Hinckley. We love him and are grateful for the blessings of a living prophet who has truly inspired and taught us to follow the Savior. My favorite memories include the humble care he gave President Benson and the way he carried his cane. Early morning seminary students in our area had a special lesson about President Hinckley. We will focus on lessons learned from him in home evening tonight. A non-member friend expressed her sympathy at his passing. How easy it was to hope he would live to be 100, and I will miss his wonderful voice and message next Conferance. What a blessing we have in our church to know we have a prophet who receives direction from God, and to know that blessing will continue as we sustain our new prophet. May the Hinckley family be comforted and feel the love the world shares for our beloved Gordon B. Hinckley. God Bless our Prophet dear, and his wonderful family, too.

Bowers family in GA | 3:08 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We love you. You were a great man-our beloved prophet. You made an impact on each of our lives. We will miss seeing you on t.v. at general conferences.

brother E Ohene Opare | 3:08 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

it was during presidentHinckley's time that I was called as an area authority seventy. I remember visiting him in his office a very rare opportunity
He rose from his seat to receive me and I was so humbled. What a humble man I said to myself and I there and then, decided to follow his footsteps to become humble too
I will forever remember him as he granted me the rare opportunity to take a picture with him and Elder Packer which hangs in our hall
my family and I will forever cherish that forever.
may his soul rest in perfect peace

JCBROWN | 3:11 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

The world loses a Prophet but his family loses a Father, grandfather and great grandfather. May the spirit bring to them great comfort and solace as the world mourns with them.

Dale Anderson | 3:12 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I and my family have some much enjoyed Pres. Hinckley's leadership; we will miss you!

Montano Family | 3:14 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Thanks President Hinckley for all your teachings, We love you very much and we are so greatful for your great example, love, charity and kindness. You are going to be missed. You were a truly example of Jesus Christ. "Till we meet again"

The Meade Family, Utah | 3:31 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We will remember his optimism and humor. He did so much for the advancement of the CHurch and the Gospel. Thank you to his family for sharing your dear father with us as our Prophet. Well done Pres. Hinkley. See you on the other side!

Lyla Nock (Kinston, NC) | 3:33 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I love President Hinckley and will miss him very much but I am so grateful for the wonderful example and leader he was for the church! What an amazing, kind and humble servant of the Lord! He is with his dream girl Marjorie once again!

Grover | 3:35 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Today my school honored Pres. Hinckley by wearing church clothes. Even though we wore church clothes we still need to "wear" the Spirit with us everyday. Pres. Hinckley taught us to be Christlike to others and I hope that we will do as he directs. Thank you Pres. Hinckley!!!

Valeria | 3:35 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Sï¿½ que el Presidente Hinckley es un Profeta de Dios, un hombre maravilloso. ï¿½l ha bendecido mi vida y la de mi familia con su ejemplo, su obra, su amor y sus hermosas e inspiradas palabras.
Lo vamos a extraï¿½ar... pero el saber que, nuestro Profeta, se ha reencontrado con su amada esposa, a quien tanto ï¿½l extraï¿½aba, me trae felicidad y esperanza en mi vida.

Craig from NC | 3:35 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Dear Pres. Hinckley, say hi to your wife for us all. Thank you for your years of service. Till we meet again. With Love, Craig

Geoff Halversen | 3:40 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

You were an amazing prophet, our prayers are with you and your family, and we love you...

The halversen family

Activity Day Girls in AZ | 3:43 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We think that President Hinckley was a great prophet. We are going to miss him. We are glad that he can be back with his wife. We are going to try to follow his counsel and be more like him. Our prayers go out to his family and all of us who loved him. Praise to the man!!!

danadu101 | 3:44 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I know that Gordon B. Hinckley was truly a prophet called from God, and that he is back living with Father in Heaven now, and enjoying every minute of it. I'm thankful for the time we got to have him, and for the knowledge that we will one day be able to walk with him again. Thank you, God, for sending us such and extraordinary man to guide our church.

Elaine | 3:45 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I am so sad, at our great loss,I Loved Pres. Hinckley. He is now happy with those who went before him!!!

Ann | 3:48 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I wondered why my first reaction to the news of President Hinckley's death was tears. But on reflection, I realize they were tears of joy for him, for his dear wife, and for the wonderful reception he would be at that time, receiving from our Savior, our Father, from Joseph Smith, and from President Hinckley's extended family, as well as prophets who have succeeded him. It is overwhelming to realize what is happening there and what it all means. I am grateful for the years of his service I've known of him. He has been an inspiration to me in so many ways. Whenever aging seems hard, all I've had to do was think of him and have new courage.

Lilia Putt from Carlisle,PA | 3:53 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

What a sad news!President Hinckley is the the greatest prophet i have known since i became member in our church.He is really my inspiration in my life and my own family.I will missed his talks on conferences..i love to hear his voice and really enlightens my mind and brings up spirit in my heart.We love Pres Hinckley,we will surely missed his great example all over the world..your love,faith,dedication,gratitude and smile to everybody.I knoe he is with her loving wife now and they will be happy together.Condolences to Hinckley family.

Elizabeth Beall | 3:56 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

As spokesperson for Christian Science in Utah, we extend our prayers of comfort to the LDS Church membership and especially the family of President Gordon B. Hinckley. I was privileged to be in the audience to hear his recent speech at the re-dedication of the State Capitol. His full life was a fine example of serving one's church with true vigor.

Elizabeth Beall-Christian Science Committee on Publication for Utah

Georgia J. Fenton | 3:59 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

A Prophet of the Most High God
Who honored the "Eternal Priesthood"
Your "Guidence and Love" Will Live On.
Your Humbleness to Serve.
For you Walked a Great Walk.
As in a Book You wrote:
To Stand A Little Taller
That "YOU DID" In Testimony
What a Blessing - Your Works not done.
Your "Home has changed to a Higher Sphere"
To Share again with your Dearest Marjorie.
But "You will be Greatly Missed"
For thats "Love"
Prayers to "Your Family"
As the "Mantle is Passed"
An awesome responsibilty. To Pres. Monson
Our Lords - "Words of Wisdom are Divine"
For My Prayers will be also for you and family.
Those who Serve.
Prophet: Gordon B. Hinckley
Thank You so Very Much in being "Who You Are"
For You have Left a mark on "MY Mortality"
That will carry on through "My Eternity"
You "Taught to spend Time Wisely"
For Time isn't bought. It's Called:
"Christ Like Love"
"For All of Father's Children"
"What a Legacy"

Brent | 3:56 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I will miss him a lot.

L. Clark | 3:58 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

President Hinckley and his wife Marjorie were examples of service in every way. It reminds you of the difference one can make when you turn your life over to God. Thank you to the Hinckley family for their sacrifice through sharing their parents and granparents with us and the rest of the world.

Tracy Hill | 4:08 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

A true example of enduring to the end, I feel a great loss and at the same time rejoice that he is at last able to rest. What a wonderful leader!

Anonymous | 4:06 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

What a great man and though we are sad for our loss we rejoice in knowing that he is with his wife again who he loved so much.

KAREN | 4:12 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

THIS IS LIKE OUR POPE...WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN, OUR PROPHET...WE ARE SO HONORED TO HAVE HAD SUCH A HUMBLE,GREAT MAN OF INTERGRITY AND CHARACTER LEAD THE CHURCH...I AM SO HAPPY THAT HE IS NOW REUNITED WITH HIS BELOVED WIFE...IT'S TOO BAD THE WORLD CAN'T APPRECIATE THE TREMENDOUS GOODNESS OF THIS WONDERFUL MAN!

Judifee | 4:19 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Sorry.Not because he's anything special in my life, but recently someone died who was close to me too.

Jason | 4:18 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

A true example of enduring to the end! God bless President Hinckley

Jason Tolman | 4:19 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Our Family will greatly miss you but have great memories of what you have taught us. It has been wonderful to be alive at this time and know you and other prophets who have passed. You are certianly one of the last who could tell so much about the churches struggles and growth over the last 97 years. I HOPE AND PRAY MANY WILL COME OUT OF THE WOOD WORK BACK TO THE CHURCH BECAUSE OF YOUR FAITH.

MDM | 4:19 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Bitter-Sweet News... He was a man for our times and will be deeply missed. The good news is of coarse he is with his angel wife again and he has earned his reward. The bad news is, it is our lose. Thank heaven (literially) that the next prophet won't miss a beat in this work. Only if our goverment had such a seamless transition. Our prayers are with Elder Monson and the Hinckley family.

INDIANA | 4:20 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

How blessed we were to know a true disciple of Christ who endured so well doing so much good -- not unlike his Master. We will continue to love him and strive to follow his near perfect example.

blue | 4:21 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

how sad, how sad! the only good thing is that he can see his wife and enjoyher company!!! he is in a better place!!!

Estaca SP.Brazil.Jaï¿½ana | 4:16 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

A Terra perdeu temporariamente um grande lï¿½der, e o Reino dos Ceï¿½s ganharam um. Nenhum contemporï¿½neo meu demonstrou mais amor que Pres. Hinckley. Ele ensinou-me isso. Kleber Martin

Fredericks, Monmouth Oregon | 4:23 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Such wonderful testimonies...of such a great man...
He loved us and we knew it...He loved the Lord, and his Gospel and we knew that as well.

We loved him. He will be missed but only for a short while.

How blessed we all were to share in this era with him.
How grateful we are for the knowlege that he again shares his noble spirit with his sweetheart....
Renetta Frederick, Monmouth Oregon

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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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