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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97
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DL in GA | 9:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
As a convert to the Church he will always be my, 1st President. He endured to
the end, and left behind a legacy that will be remembered for all time and
eternity. Deepest condolences to his family, but he with his sweet wife again,
and his work continues.
Lisa | 9:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He was the president of the church for my whole life. I will always miss and
remember him.
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Robinson Family | 9:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will definately miss our dear prophet. May his legacy live on as the work
does grow. God be with us and his family until we all meet again.
Thank you President Hinckley!
Thank you President Hinckley!
Anonymous | 9:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckly will be missed.Thanks to him 4 million people were saved,
including our family.We will be eternally greatful for his commitment to lead
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Pittsburgh LDS | 9:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I had the opportunity to serve Pres. Hinkley dinner at the JS Memorial Building
when it first opened. What an incredible man. I can only imagine the celebration
taking place in heaven....Thank you, Pres. Hinkley. You have left quite a
legacy..
The Braga family
Pittsburgh, PA
The Braga family
Pittsburgh, PA
wells family | 9:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We thank thee, O God, for a prophet. We'll miss you President Hinckley.
Tonks Family | 9:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley you will be missed. You are the only prophet our children
really remember. May we always live and remember your teachings as a way of
honoring your life. May the reunion with your loved ones be sweet and joyous.
Our sincerest condolonces to the Hinckley family left here on earth.
The Tonks Family
Pocatello, Idaho
The Tonks Family
Pocatello, Idaho
Jenkins Family | 9:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our love and prayers are with his family. How wonderful for him to be reunited
with his lovely wife. We will be doing as someone suggested and going to the
temple this week to show our appreciation for his efforts in enabling us to have
a temple close by. He will be missed.
Staci | 9:09 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What an incredible man and great prophet. We will miss him, yet we know where
he is and we are glad he is with his wife and continuing the Lords work on the
other side.
The Susim Family, Mesa AZ | 9:08 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We thank Thee God for our prophet! What a wonderful he was and an inspiration
to this world. His legacy will last forever for all the temple he built and
dedicated to the Lord. May his reunion with his beloved wife be a glorious one!
Denine Kerr California | 9:09 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss President Hickley so much.I am so greatful for the many temples we
have now. And for the love we have felt from him. Our love and prayers are with
his family.
The Heath Family in PA | 9:09 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a remarkable man. He lived his life in accordance with his beliefs and set
the pace for the rest of us. The world needs more men and women of such
integrity and commitment. God Bless Our Prophet Dear.
Hav and Kath | 9:09 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our dear prophet and president,
A man called of God
A leader so loved by so many
Our hearts are heavy
A man called of God
A leader so loved by so many
Our hearts are heavy
Jensens | 9:09 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
How wonderful, he is with his eternal companion. He will be missed.
The Bragg Family | 9:09 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I loved Gordon B. Hinckley and all that he did for us. I know that he
wouldn't want us to be greiving, that he would want us to move forward with
faith, but he will always hold a place in our hearts.
rob powell | 9:10 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A Might Timber of the Lord! He now goes beyond to stand with the great ones,
even Abraham, Issac, & Jacob, Noah, Peter, Joseph & Hyrum, Brigham,
Spencer ... to name just a few! May his goodness ever be remembered, as the
great work of Zion continues to unfold! God Bless President Gordon B. Hinckley
and much love to his faithful family!
Trent V. | 9:10 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He is loved by so many and will be greatly missed. I personally am so grateful
for his devotion, example, and, most of all, his love for everyone. What a great
man. Thank you President Hinckley.
melodie&christine galvan | 9:10 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
we love you president hinkley !!!!!!you were a great man who led us to the right
...and we know you are in a much better place and we will miss!!!!!
Sister Gallegos | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley a true Prophet of God a Wonderful gentle man with a great
big heart! He will be greatly missed! Our prayers are with the Hinckleys
Heather Galbraith | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He is a man who will be greatly missed and who has touched many lives. He has
been the prophet since I was 8 years old and I will mourn his loss. I
can't imagine anyone taking his place, but I am glad that he is once again
reunited with his beloved wife.
B | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
One of thebest prophets of our age. He almost made it to 100. he's in a
better place with his heavenly father and his wife.
Berks Family | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Trully, a leader who did what God wanted him to do. We all loved you President
Hinkley!! And We know he loved us too.
Anonymous | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I love President Hinkley for all that he has done for me and my family. I will
never forget the most magnificent things you have done. I will be forever happy
for him now that he and his wife are now together again. May the temple prophet,
who has blessed our lives with the temple ordanices we need to see our Heavenly
Father again, rest in peace. What a great man who lead us through this evil
times.... I love him so much. You will live on in our hearts and minds forever.
THANK YOU!!!!
Family Interiano Moncada | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We'll miss a great prophet, conselour and a friend.His good humor and love
for us. Bye president, from Honduras C.A
Heidi Lowry | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I will miss you, Pres. Hinckley. Thank you for your hard work!
Sam and Abby | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He will be missed a lot
THE CODE FAMILY | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
THANK YOU PRES HINCKLEY FOR YOUR TESTIMONY AND DETERMINATION AND LOVE..WE LOVE
YOU..AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS..
"TILL WE MEET AGAIN."
Deborah from Temecula | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
How sad for the living....how happy for those waiting on the other side. Pres.
Hinckley, yes, truly a GREAT man. One that will be missed. Our prayers to his
family. Also, our prayers to Pres. Monson as the mantle is passed to him. What
an awesome responsibility it must be to be the Lord's mouth piece
(especially in this day and age!).
Anonymous | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
The Nelson Family:
What a great man! I bet he is so happy to be with his loving wife. He left a great legacy. He was an honorable who set a great example. I am glad to have been part of his ministry.
What a great man! I bet he is so happy to be with his loving wife. He left a great legacy. He was an honorable who set a great example. I am glad to have been part of his ministry.
The Abel Family | 9:11 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
To our dearest prophet President Hinckley, Our hearts are heavy. We are left in
this cold winter without you, and we weep for ourselves that we must go on
without you. We know that you are standing side by side with Marjorie, all of
the prophets that have gone before, and our Savior Jesus Christ. May we always
live as faithfully as you have.
STL Mormon | 9:12 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We enter into mourning on this sad night. President Hinckley was the best kind
of person. He will be missed and we will remember all of his wise advice and
great example to all of us.
We send condolences to his family in this difficult time.
We send condolences to his family in this difficult time.
The 'Iongi Family | 9:12 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a blessing it was to be able to sit at his feet every general conference to
learn from his words and example. We're so grateful for his service,
teachings, love, example and humor. We love you President Hinckley!
You'll be greatly missed! 'Ofa Lahi Atu, 'Iongi Family
The Burnham Family | 9:12 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We loved President Hinckley so much. He changed our lives and brought us closer
to Christ. Everything he ever had to say, we took very seriously. He was a man
of God, and I appreciate his marvelous work in serving in our church...
Mark J from OK | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinkley has left a legacy and a message that will carry on for many
generations. He truely was an example for all to follow. What a wonderful life
he led. He will be sorely missed.
Lori | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I just found out about twenty minutes ago. I am sad to hear that he has passed
away but I know how much he missed his wife. He will be greatly missed by all
of us. I remember him talking about his age at the last general conference. He
has always had so much energy to serve the church.
Commins Family | 9:12 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
You truly have made a huge impact to us and the world around us as long as we
can remember, you have the most influential where the rest of the world looks so
dark, you're our beacon. Carry on, we will!
Steve | 9:12 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Millions of members, myself incuded, grew spiritually with President Hinckley
being our only prophet we've known.
Matt Connelly | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Dear President Hinkley, Someday I hope to be more like you. You are a wise,
loving person, two traits I would like to have more of myself. Thanks so much
for your great example...always positive, strong, and full of conviction. I will
deeply miss your presence.
Claudean | 9:12 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
You will b missed dearly Pres. Hinckley. I know that u and Sister Hinckley are
happy together. Thank you so much for coming to the Navajo Reservation to speak
2 my people. You have touched my life in so many ways....thank you
Scott and Laura | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Thank you, President Hinckley, for everything. We are so grateful you have been
reunited with your dear love, Marjorie. President Monson will carry on your
legacy. We love you!
Anonymous | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
God Be With You Till We Meet Again!
Stephens Family | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss him. We are glad that he is with his bride.
Stephens Family
St. Louis, MO
Stephens Family
St. Louis, MO
Alice | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley was a great man. We all grew to love him. I think that he was
a true disciple of Christ. You could tell that from his service to others. He
will definately be missed.
The Cullimore Family | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We thank thee O God for President Hinckley, Our prophet. We'll miss you and
love you.
Alyssa | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I feel like I just lost a father (and I know what that feels like). But I find
peace in the knowledge that life is eternal.
The Hall Family | 9:14 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Praise to the man whom communes with Jehovah!! Yes we will miss your presence
but we will relish in your spirit. May the work continue and may your teachings
carry forward. Our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to the Hinckley family.
We love this man | 9:14 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a wonderful, christlike man, we are so happy for him to be back with his
swwet life, but sad for us here to carry on without him. God be with you tell
we meet again.
Pereira Family in San Diego, CA | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
May the pure light guide your way. We will ever remain greatful for your life of
devotion to our Savior. As you have prayerfully given our children the 5
Be's.
Aubrey Schultz | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I am ten years old and I am sad that he is no longer our prophet, but I am glad
that he can be with his wife once again in Heaven. I will miss him so very much!
He was a great prophet and example!!!
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God bless President Hinckley and his family.