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LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at age 97
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David Ramos | 9:18 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
My Family and I will miss him terribly. For as long as we can remember he has
been there. His was a voice of love, of comfort, peace, reassurance and voice of
strength. I will miss his voice and his shaking hand accentuating what he taught
as he spoke from the podium, bore testimony and as the Holy Ghost filled our
hearts with that deep, quiet peace each time he invoked his blessing upon us.
Thank you President Hinckley for all you have done for us. You take a piece of
our hearts with you.
The Gomez Family | 9:18 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
The world has lost a great man... what a vibrant and wholesome individual for us
to look to as an example. Our family will miss you President Hinckley.
Mark | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
A truly great and amazing man and prophet. We will miss you so much.
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Kevin | 9:18 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
With all that many in this world would have you believe about the LDS church,
just listening to this man speak for a few minutes would always remove any
doubts about the validity of his calling or this church. I will miss him and am
grateful to him for the guidance and direction he has given me and my family.
Thank you President Hinkley for your service
Love From spr. UT | 9:18 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
we will miss him greatly, he was a wonderful prophet and will be greatly
remembered for all his great achievements, we love you President Hinkley, and it
will be hard for us to say goodbye, thank you.
Frederick of Logan | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I shall never forget when I first met President Hinckley. I was in the Mission
Home in 1949 when he came to talk to us. Everyone commented what an fabulous
speaker he was and would no doubt become a powerful Church leader. We all will
miss our beloved prophet.
Louis-Rock Hill, Sc | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
The Prophet has moved on to the next Phase of the "Plan of
Salvation"----God Bless Him!!
Cameron | 9:18 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He was one of the finest men this world will ever know. We will miss you
President Hinckley.
CLUFFFAMILY | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
HE WAS A PROPHET FOR THE WORLD AND THE WORLD WILL MISS HIS SWEET SPIRIT AND
GUIDANCE.
Smith Family | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a wonderful prophet. He will be missed
Shirley in Arizona | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We should all rejoice that this energetic man can now rest from his labors and
reflect with joy upon his life. His service blessed this world. Thanks to each
member of his family for sharing this great man with us.
Spencer | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Few people have had more impact on my life that Gordon B. Hinckley. I will
forever be thankful for the tiems I felt the Spirit while listening to and
reading his words.
decker family | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
what sad news for us, and great news for him. He is my hero, and I love him
with all my heart. He was my leader through my teenage years, and his counsel
has really blessed my life.
Bob Hamilton, Alberta | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
As I listened to these words from his last conference talk to the whole church
this week, I felt his blessing and thought that if that was the last time he
spoke, I would always feel that blessing! "I leave with you my testimony
of the truth of these things, and I invoke the blessings of heaven upon you. May
the windows of heaven be opened and blessings showered upon you as the Lord has
promised. Never forget that this was His promise and that He has the power and
the capacity to see that it is fulfilled. I so pray as I leave my blessing and
love with you in the sacred name of our Redeemer, even the Lord Jesus Christ,
amen."
Amelia Arizona | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Thank you for your hard work and you will be missed. You will certainly receive
the Highest reward for all you have done on earth. I loved that MAN!
lafontaine family | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
The worlds will not be the same joy and grief abound between them,we miss you !!
we love all you have done.
The Fullwood family | 9:20 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
This is from Shanghai. President Hinkley, we will miss you, but are so glad you
will be with Sister Hinkley again! Our family hopes we live close enough to the
Gospel to meet you again!
The Wilbur Family | 9:20 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We are extremely saddened to hear the news of President Gordon B.
Hinckley's passing this evening.
He was such a great man and we loved him so much.
He was truly a latter-day Saint in the highest degree. He was our prophet, our example and our friend. May the Hinckley family be comforted at this difficult time. Thank you President Hinckley
for being such a great example of the principles and teachings of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We will forever love you.
Sincerely,
The Wilbur Family
Nevada
He was such a great man and we loved him so much.
He was truly a latter-day Saint in the highest degree. He was our prophet, our example and our friend. May the Hinckley family be comforted at this difficult time. Thank you President Hinckley
for being such a great example of the principles and teachings of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We will forever love you.
Sincerely,
The Wilbur Family
Nevada
Curtis | 9:19 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hickley will be know as the prophet of my youth and for many new
converts as the prophet they first came to know.
Larry | 9:20 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
My deepest gratitude for his life of service.
Daniel Weisler | 9:20 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
What a fine example of a man of God! I can only imagine the assembly of those
waiting on the other side of the veil to thank him for the work that he did
here.
It will be comparable I'm sure to the thousands who will want to pay there respects here.
Please someone represent us Chicagoans well.
You have made me a better person, husband, father, teacher and friend.
Thank you President Hinckley - We love you!
It will be comparable I'm sure to the thousands who will want to pay there respects here.
Please someone represent us Chicagoans well.
You have made me a better person, husband, father, teacher and friend.
Thank you President Hinckley - We love you!
T.H. | 9:20 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
My testimony is so much stronger because of him. It hurts deeply that he is no
longer with us. I hope to be able to see him again. God bless him forever for
the impact he had on all of our lives.
Manuel Lattronico. Junior | 9:20 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Gracias Pte HInckey, muchas gracias por su maravilloso ejemplo de servicio
abnegado, trabajo y gran amor... Su animo insesante me motiva a seguir Firmes en
la fe... Gracias Pte..Se sin duda que Ud. esta bien Junto a Su Hermosa esposa
Maryorie, en espera de vivir en gran gloria junto a Nuestro Amado Padre
Celestial Y Nuestro Hermano Mayor Jesucristo.
SBiggs | 9:20 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I will miss him. My family loves him. He was an inspiration and strength to
our home.
C Winterholler | 9:21 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Can you imagine the Huge Party they are having in Heaven tonight. President
Hinkley was one we can all relate to and let us know in his own unique way that
he was one of us but that he also one that carried the mantle of a prophet. We
will miss him.
Vickie | 9:21 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We loved President Hinckley very dearly. He will always be remembered by
millions for the special love that he has always shown for others. President
Hinckley was a remarkable person in many, many ways. We have always loved his
special sense of humor. He was one of Gods very special, chosen and courages
children here on earth.
Thank you, President Hinckley--We will miss you!!
Our prayers are for his wonderful family.
Thank you, President Hinckley--We will miss you!!
Our prayers are for his wonderful family.
Brenda Smith | 9:21 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss you. We Love You.
Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
The Larry Welch Family | 9:21 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
To be with your beloved wife again is one of the greatest eternal blessings.
D&C Stewart. Ventura CA | 9:21 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our dear Pres. Hinkley...we will miss you so. He was truly a Man of God. I
thought he would live to 100 for sure, but today's news puts that wish to
rest. He led with compassion, understanding, and love. He brought us to
greater heights....STAND A LITTLE TALLER, etc. I cherish all the wonderful
things he taught our family as our girls grew up with him as our prophet.
To his family, our loving wishes of comfort from above. Your know what a privilege it is to have your eternal connection with one so great as he. Such a blessing, to you and to the world.
It is raining here in California right now...I say the heavens are crying over the loss of one so great. The world will MISS Pres. Hinkley, and so will we! His sweet sense of humor was uniquely HIM. There was no better example of a loving and devoted husband and father, than him.
"Thanks for your undying leadership and direction through the years! We love you, Pres. Hinkley!!!!"
We will never be the same, because of YOU....and THAT is a good thing! You have lifted us all up!
God bless your memory.
To his family, our loving wishes of comfort from above. Your know what a privilege it is to have your eternal connection with one so great as he. Such a blessing, to you and to the world.
It is raining here in California right now...I say the heavens are crying over the loss of one so great. The world will MISS Pres. Hinkley, and so will we! His sweet sense of humor was uniquely HIM. There was no better example of a loving and devoted husband and father, than him.
"Thanks for your undying leadership and direction through the years! We love you, Pres. Hinkley!!!!"
We will never be the same, because of YOU....and THAT is a good thing! You have lifted us all up!
God bless your memory.
jpage | 9:21 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
we thank thee O God for a prophet...one now as divine in residence as he was in
life. May his family be comforted proportionally to his great love and service.
What a sad day for us all.
Hilario Family Northridge, Ca. | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Definetly one of our heroes. We'll miss you but will continue following
your example. We feel some how sad but happy because we'll see you some day
again.
These are the blessing of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
These are the blessing of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Hart Family | 9:21 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley will be greatly missed by our family. His exceptional
devotion to each member of the church has been an example for us all.
The Hart Family, Everett, Washington
The Hart Family, Everett, Washington
Vazquez | 9:21 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
The only Prophet that I really adhered to his words. I love him with all my
heart. He is now with his sweetheart Marjorie. We must hold to the rod.
SFC RET DENNIS | 9:21 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I have lived through many Prophet, The First I can remember is Harold B Lee.
I have loved each and everyone and to this day I steel miss each and everyone.
I will love all who comes after them and each one will do may great things.
Our love to this great Prophet's family.
Our love to this great Prophet's family.
Jamie | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley will always be remembered of the great work he has given to
his people to become more as god intended. I didnt know him personally but the
great words and examples that came from him will never leave me and will always
make me want to be better each and everyday! I loved him very much and know
that he is happy at this very moment with his wife and with god above.
Leon | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
It is true, and we will certainly miss him, but I am so happy because he passed
away, and now He can be with his wife. Even when we are sad, I am sure He is so
happy.
His legacy is Great!, the progress was so Huge!
Thanks Elder Hinckley, We will try to work really hard with all you told us to do.
His legacy is Great!, the progress was so Huge!
Thanks Elder Hinckley, We will try to work really hard with all you told us to do.
The Cavalier Family | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley, we are truly saddened by your passing, but know that you
have been welcomed back home by the loving arms of Our Heavenly Father and by
your dearly beloved wife Marjorie. Thank you for all that you have done to make
us a better people and a better world.
Idaho Family | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
President Hinckley was a tremendous leader. He will be missed. Our hearts go out
to the Hinckley Family
Jill Kirk | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
When hearing of the loss of President Hinckley, I felt sad for the loss in my
life and also rejoiced to think of President Hinckley is not able to be reunited
to his sweet, sweet wife! What a comfort to know that Jesus is the Christ and is
the head of the church and also that families can be together forever. I am
praying for his family and the families of the apostles. I love you President
Hinckley. You have made a huge impact for good in my life!
Paul England, Kelowna, BC | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We just heard the sad news here in Canada. We truly loved and admired President
Hinckley. Now he can reunite with his beloved wife Marjorie.
Susan Foltz | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
You will always hold a special place in my heart. Your messages held such truth
and your gentle manner set a marvelous example to all of us. Go now in peace to
your eternal companion and "God Be With You Till We Meet Again."
olsen family | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
We will miss President Hinckley always and forever in our hearts he will stay
eternally.
Gayle & Clay Dossey | 9:23 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
His life and legacy are such a great gift to all of God's children. What a
comfort to know that he will be welcomed by so many who are waiting on the other
side. Further, we are comforted to know that in his absence there will not be a
void and that there will always be prophets of God here on earth to lead and
guide His children. But, oh how we will miss him!
Terry Hall | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
You have earned you rest and reunion with your beloved eternal companion. Go to
your heavenly father, we can handle affairs here. Your bretheren thank you for
your service and wish you well. Do not worry for us. We love you.
Meg M. | 9:23 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I will miss President Hinckley greatly. He was a great example to me. I was
really looking forward to him dedicating the Rexburg temple. He will be missed.
I loved President Hinckley very much.
Jerri B | 9:23 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
I know that he was a true prophet of God and we were all truly blessed to have
President Hinckley for as long as we had him. Now he is with his sweetheart.
Ldsmormons | 9:22 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
God Bless You Gordon B. Hinckley
Massachusetts | 9:23 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
He lived great, and he died great. How we will miss him and ever be grateful for
the life and example of this Prophet! Well done!
Sis. Howard, Las Vegas | 9:23 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
Our youth was at a fireside when the news came. The kids and adults alike were
brought to tears.
The Mazzola Family | 9:23 p.m. Jan. 27, 2008
You will be greatly missed. We love you.
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