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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97
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Bob & Dorothy Bailey | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley is gone from our mist but his presence will be with us
always. He did so much for all and will be missed. We express our sympathy to
his family.
Ron | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
The world has been so blessed by this great prophet. Thank you Heavenly Father
for this great prophet and man! Thank you President Hinkley. You, your great
leadership, and sense of humor will truly be missed.
The Aspinall family | 9:14 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a wonderful blessing and privilege it has been to be alive during the time
that President Hinckley has been our prophet. Such a wonderful example of one
who has so lovingly and obediently served the lord.
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Eli in Boise | 9:13 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I am really emotional because President Hinckley passed away. I'm only 8
and he's the only prophet I have known.
From Ireland | 9:14 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
God Bless!!! From around the world he touched the lives of all. The Irish
Saints loved that man. We are so thankful for our prophet! Our prayers are with
the Hinckley Family. Love the Irish Saints and Missionaries.
Mary - AZ | 9:14 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
You will now be with your sweetheart. You have been a great influence in my
life
Sister Devlin | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
How happy I am for him being with his wife again... How sad I am because he is
such a great man and will be missed greatly.
The Macias from Brownsville, TX | 9:14 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He will certainly be missed. What a great man and leader! Thanks President for
your guide.
Jordan | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We thank thee o God for a prophet! We love you President Hinckley!
Bill Reel | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I joined the church 12 years ago and he is the only prophet I know. I am
extremely sad yet thankful he know is back in the arms of his dear Marjorie.
May the Lord bless his family and those he served.
John | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A great loss to us, but I'm sure there is a great and wonderful union with
him and his lovely wife.
Arbogast family | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will never forget all President Hinckley did for mankind. His encouragement
to stretch ourselves so we could reach our potential; his kind words and
touching stories of his life will always be near and dear to our hearts. We
love him so much. Until we meet again...
DN | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a great servant of the Lord. If I could be just half the man he was I
would be very lucky! Lets honor him by following all the counsel he has given us
over the years. My prayer is now with the Quorum of the 12 as they continue the
work forward.
I can see him smiling with his sweetheart Marjorie at his side. That familiar grin that got to all of us! God be with you till we meet again!
I can see him smiling with his sweetheart Marjorie at his side. That familiar grin that got to all of us! God be with you till we meet again!
Amish | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
How nice that he is finally at peace with his wife :)
Anonymous | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Pres Hinckley was a great leader, great communicator, and a personable man.
We'll miss him now, but like Pres Hinckley would probably say "get to
work, there's a great work waiting for us to do"
The Leach Family | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our family will deeply miss President Hinkley. He's the only prophet my
kids have really known. His counsel, talks, sense of humor and example have
kept our family closer and striving for righteousness. Our condolences to the
Hinkley family.
Phillips Family..... | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley will truly be missed. We are a better people for having known
Him and his dear wife and Eternal Sweetheart, Marjorie. Thank You for your Love
and Care and teaching us the way back to Our Father in Heaven. May each of us
live lifes worthy of being in His presence again.
May each of you His Family find Comfort and Peace at this most difficult time.
With Friendship and Love....
May each of you His Family find Comfort and Peace at this most difficult time.
With Friendship and Love....
Joseph | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley was truly a man of God. How great it is now that he has
returned to His presence! We will all miss him greatly for the service he has
performed here on Earth.
Dongjin Seo | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I can hardly believe that the last general conference was the last time to see
hime.
Elane | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
His work is done. He finished his race. He has won eternal life. Let us more
forward as he "boldly nobly.. until the purposes of God are accomplished
and the Great Jehovah will say the work is done." Let his life and mission
be not in vain. Let us all stand a little higher and be a little better. I know
he was and is one of Gods chosen Prophets to move us back to home. Let us ever
stand true to the faith.
The Roberts Family | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
When we heard the news there was only silance. silance of shock and silance of
happiness because he is with his father in heaven and his wife. we love him very
much and will never forget.
James Sargeant | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley was one of a kind!!!What a beloved prophet...I am truely
happy for him to be reunited with his loved ones....
Karen Mortensen | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I love you and will always be greatful for you. I will miss you.
Anonymous | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What an electrifying past 12 years for the church. This was one of the noble
and great ones! Goodbye President Hinckley.
Kelly | 9:15 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We love you, President Hinckley!!We mourn your loss, but rejoice that you are
reunited with your eternal sweetheart, Sister Hinckley. Thank you, thank you,
thank you.
Bryant | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley influenced my life in ways no other has. For that, I am ever
grateful. His inspired counsel and progressive vision have been so very
instrumental to me as a young man trying to find his way in this world. Thank
you, President Hinckley. Your vision lives on.
Billy Jackley | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley was a Great man and a Great leader of the church. His
messages lead me to look more into the church and soon to become a member. I
well miss him dearly. I have grew strong in the church with his messages. I have
a empty hole inside right now but know he is in a better place with our father
and is back with his wife.God bless the man. I pray now and await to see who the
new president becomes and i will sustain them in the choose they recieve because
it comes from our father above.
Higgins Family - NY | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss him. It will be hard to tell our little ones, they love him so
much and got excited when he spoke at general conference. We are happy that he
is now with his wife, but we will miss him so much.
adam | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I think Gordon B hicnkley was a great man. He will always be missed and he will
never be forgoten. He was a man who did so much for the church of jesus christ
of latter day saints but he never got rewarded and he was and will still be
rewarded.
Scott Family | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We are SO very sad to have him gone, but we know that he is in a better place.
David | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley, thank you for your great service. You truely lead by
example. We loved you and revered you. We will miss you. Budge Family N.Y.
The Baugh Fam | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A prayer from our family to yours and those you touched. Thank you for being a
great instrument.
AT | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley 'endured to the end',,'fought the good
fight'. I am ready to follow his inspired successor.
jake tormey | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
AS the aussies say hinckley mate you sure were fair dinkum mate, true blue. we
will miss you
The Hess Family | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
At last, his wish and prayers have been granted for the the long awaited reunion
with his beloved Marjorie. What a giant among men. What a leader. What a mighty
prophet of God. What an excellent example of what the touch of the Master's
hand can do to an "ordinary" man with an extraordinary zeal to serve
the Lord all the days of his life. Those of us who came of age in the 70's
remember the huge shadow that President Kimball cast. I believe that even that
has been eclipsed by a humble servant of the Lord who put his shoulder to the
wheel and challenged the rest of us to raise the bar.
The Hess Family
Santa Ana, CA
The Hess Family
Santa Ana, CA
Joseph and Amanda | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley was the greatest! For most of our life, he has been the face
of the church (especially when President Benson was ill or incapacitated). We
will miss him, but are glad he is with his wife, his mother (who died when he
was very young), and other relatives. Good luck President Monson. We love and
pray for you too.
Brent Hickman | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A truly great man. An inspiration not only to LDS women, children and
priesthood holders, but also an inspiration to anyone of any faith striving to
be virtuous and loving. He has finally recieved a well-earned rest with his
equally amazing wife. The church and the world will forever be better off for
his influence.
Voss family | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A wonderful life lived--thank you for all that you did for our family, and
others. He will always be remembered as a great prophet with truly amazing
accomplishments. We always liked his talks that he gave at conference, and he
dedicated more temples than any other prophet. Amazing.
Anonymous | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Lamentamos su partida, recordaremos su valioso ejemplo de amor hacia nosotros, y
por cada ense�anza que nos dejo, guardaremos en nuestros
corazones cada ense�anza y llevaremos con nosotros su
valioso nombre como nuestro amado profeta.
Le amamos mucho presidente Hinckley.
Flia Parra Delgado, Bogot� - Colombia
Le amamos mucho presidente Hinckley.
Flia Parra Delgado, Bogot� - Colombia
Dan | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
rest is peace president.
Familia DaCruz, from Maryland | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Aqui na terra estamos tristes, por esta Grande perda. Mas os ceus se rejubilam
com a chegada deste grande Profeta. Pres. Hinckley we'll miss your talks
and your love for all of us.
The Batsons | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will surely miss our beloved prophet. We are so grateful for his love and
dedication to the Lord's work. May he have a bit of rest and enjoy being
with his sweetheart once again.
From Eric-I always wanted to meet President Hinckley, but I never got the chance. I also know he's a very good man and let him rest in peace. I hope he's still watching us all right now.
From Eric-I always wanted to meet President Hinckley, but I never got the chance. I also know he's a very good man and let him rest in peace. I hope he's still watching us all right now.
The Hiatt Family | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He was an amazing man.
The Beaulieu Family-Riverside | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinkley, We will miss you! We will strive to show the energy and love
you showed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hinkley family.
Camano Island | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss you! You have been a wonderful inspiration to all of us!
Hingano Family | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Pres. Hinckley, you will be missed by many.
Great leader and an amazing person!
We all love you and will remember you forever!
Thank you for your work!
Great leader and an amazing person!
We all love you and will remember you forever!
Thank you for your work!
M Daley | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss his leadership, but his legacy will be with us forever.
Hoku | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A great man, and steadfast servant of God.
Ofa Lahi 'Atu
Ofa Lahi 'Atu
ANNA | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I truly thank my God for this prophet. What a great inspiration he is and will
be to millions of people, either of the Mormon faith or not.
A CHANGED HEART | 9:18 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I am a wandering soul and knowing of this great man as a prophet changed my
life....i will miss you. Thank you, dear dear man!
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