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AZ Mom of 4 | 10:32 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

In 1997 Pres Hinckley presided over an area conference in Denver. We were living in Colorado Springs at the time, and wanting my small children to see our prophet in person, we drove to the arena for the conference. The arena was full, so we had to sit in the overflow outside and watch on closed circuit TV. Above where we were seated was a reception room with large windows. Prior to the start of the conference, Pres. Hinckley came to the windows and waved to all of us seated outside. My children who were 3,4,6 & 9 were convinced he was waving to them personally- which he surely was. After he spoke, my 9 year old son leaned over and said, "Mom, I never knew Pres. Hinckley had such a good sense of humor!" Since that time, my children have felt a very personal connection to him and we have loved him and tried to follow him in all we have done. We'll sorely miss this good and humble man, but oh, what a reunion he must have had on the other side with his beloved Marjorie. Our prayers are with his family. He has richly blessed us all.

Nigel (UK) | 10:35 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Thank you for who you are for what you are and for why you are. Thank you for where you have been. Thank you for all that you have given and for the grace and love it was given in. Thank you for truly being a representative of Jesus Christ in word and deed.

Julie of Parker Colorado | 10:35 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I join in with all my brothers and sisters from accross the world to bid farwell to our beloved prophet. You will be missed. Thank you for you inspired messages and your unwavering faith. You are my hero!

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Mary Barrett, Mauston, Wi | 10:37 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

For myself and my family I would like to express my great appreciation and love for our Prophet. What an excellent example he was to our family, especially to our children. I'm happy that he is reunited with the love of his life, but he will be missed. My prayers are with his family. I so appreciate President Hinkley's service for us as a people but also as a wonderful ambassador to the world.

The BYBEE Family | 10:36 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

You brought so so much dept and meaningfulness to the LDS church in all your teachings. You have as well touched the lives and hearts of millions.
Dear Presisent Hinckley, you were one of the most spiritual Prophets who has ever lived upon this earth. You will be so deeply missed by everyone who was touched spiritually by your loving spirit.
We will always remember your wonderful sense of humor, which was always truly appreciated.
We are happy that you have been reunited with your one and only, beloved Marjorie.

Thank you for your love and guidance. Until we meet again...Many hugs!

The Spencer Family, S. Jordan Ut | 10:40 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Mark Twain once said:
"Let us endeavor to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry."
I believe that anyone and everyone who knew President Hinckley will mourn the loss of so great a leader and example. Our family is proud of all that President Hinckley has done for not only the people of the Church or the people of Utah, but for all people aroung the world. It is with a mixture of sadness and joy that we mourn him and reflect on his wonderful and inspirational life.
God be with you and with your family at this time.

Gary Magid, Westland, MI | 10:39 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

President Hinkley is the only President of the Church that I have known. I was baptized about a year after he was sustained as the President of the Church. As soon as I heard him speak for the first time I knew that he was a Prophet of the Lord. I loved to hear him speak about doctrine and anticipate his wit. I will miss him, but am grateful that he is now out of his pain and with his wife in eternity.

Lori Williams, Illinois | 10:40 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I came back to the church shortly after President Hinckley became President of the church. His words and service have inspired me throughout the years. He was a great man and I am sure he was rejoicing as he re-joined his wife. We are mourning the loss of a great man, but rejoicing his life. You will be truly missed by millions.

Vili Katoa - Torrance, CA. | 10:41 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I first want to say how blessed and grateful I am to have known a more wonderful person to be a leader of todays world than President Gordon B. Hinckley. I am happy for him. I am grateful for his guidance. And for his Love for the Gospel. He will be missed. God Be With You Til We Meet Again. Otua Ofa Atu.

Love,
Bro. Vili Katoa

mel | 10:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

The world will truely miss this wonderful man. I believe he has joined his sweet wife - what a joyfull reunion!!!

Jeremy - SLC | 10:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Farewell our beloved associate. You will be missed.

Ricks | 10:45 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

May is family know the world is with them and more that 13 million people pray that the spirt may be with them.

Shawn Webb | 10:46 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I want to be just like President Hinkley, because he is a man that did it right. I am so happy for his sweet reunion with the billions on the other side of the veil. The church is true and nothing can stop the work from progressing. I sure will miss President Hinkley, but I know he would want us to act and go to work. I love him. he was not just a man, he was a prophet of God!!

Cherie Lynnae Whitaker | 10:48 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

"God be with you till we meet again;
Ended when for you earthï¿½s story,
Israelï¿½s chariot sweep to glory;
God be with you till we meet again."

God has blessed us all who knew him or of him and his beautiful wife Majorie.

My heart felt tears and love are with the Hinckley family and friends, and to all those touched by his life.

Thank you Heavenly Father for sending us this special prophet!

Cherie

Fam. Pierre Jerome, Brockton, MA | 10:50 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We want to share our comments in French, our native language from Haiti.
Nous avons personnellement et profondï¿½ment aimï¿½ notre Prophï¿½te, Gordon B. Hinckley pour son leadership, son sens de l'humour, sa dï¿½termination ï¿½ faire avancer l'oeuvre de notre Pï¿½re Cï¿½leste sur terre. Nous nous sommes efforcï¿½s de suivre le mieux que nous puissions ses conseils ï¿½tant persuadï¿½ qu'il ï¿½tait de son vivant le porte-parole de Dieu sur la terre. Il restera dans notre mï¿½moire et dans nos coeurs un modï¿½le ï¿½ suivre.
Nous prions sa famille immï¿½diate et tous nos frï¿½res et soeurs, membres du Royaume de notre Pï¿½re Cï¿½leste sur la terre, L'Eglise de Jï¿½sus-Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours, d'accepter nos sympathies les plus vives

Leonorah, Yanni, Frederique & Arteveld Pierre Jerome
Brockton, MA

Dawn Eddards | 10:52 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I am saddened to hear of President Hinckley's death. He is a great man and will always hold a special place in my heart. I do know that he is so happy now to be reunited with his beloved wife and others who have passed on before him. God Bless.

Ben, Columbus, Ohio | 10:54 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

What an amazing man! He left a wonderful legacy. His counsel over the years has transformed my life. I will always be grateful for his humor and guidance.

Mayer family in Colorado | 10:55 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Your joy and our sadness, we will miss you at General Confrence. Your light will shine on in our hearts always.

Eric | 10:55 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I would be remiss not to give honor and thanks to this Prophet of God.
A great example, a voice of truth and righteousness. With humility and a helping hand he did the will of the Lord.

President Hinkley, May you hear the sweet words well done my good and faithful servant from him whom you served and enjoy the overwhelming reunion with both you savior and your eternal companion.

Today, I will live a little better in memory of the great life you lived and the example that you gave to us.

Eric.

D. Keith Nay | 10:55 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

A great moment in Church History and in the History of the World has just occurred. Our condolences to the Hinckley Family. What a great reunion in Heaven for all those on the other side of the Veil! We joing with all in mourning and at the same time rejoicing for President and Sister Hinckley.

Rodri Portillo | 10:55 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Amamos a Nuestro Amado Presidente y Profeta, Gordon B. Hinckley, racisx al Gran Dios Eterno por su Guia, Revelacion e Inspiracion, para Nos, los Hijos de Dios.

Sarah Lualemaga | 10:55 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Our family will miss you greatly!!! You were truly a chosen man of God. You have been such a great example of the Savior's unconditional love and may you find your great reward in Heaven among the chosen spirits of our Heavenly Father. We love you and will terribly miss you this April come conference time. He was "AWESOME"!!!!
Love the Lualemaga Family
Fresno, CA

James Hopson | 10:57 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We Love you President Hinkley. You are a great Prophetof our Lord. I am glad you are now with Heavenly Father and Christ. You will always be in our hearts. We will miss you. God Bless

Led Zeppelin | 10:57 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

All my wife could do was cry and I am crying now. He helped us in ways I will never be able to describe. How perfect an example of how wonderful marriage will be if we both put the Lord first in our lives.

Mike | 11:01 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Knowing what we do about President Hinckley, I think it's safe to assume that he's probably already hard at work (alongside Sister Hinckley) with whatever responsibilities have been assigned to him in the Spirit World. I think of how happy he must be that his youthful spirit doesn't have to struggle with a 97-year old body slowing him down anymore.

We'll miss you, President, but we know you'll be as great a force for good where you are now as you were here serving us. Thank you for your wonderful example of work and service to others.

Elizabeth Pollock | 11:05 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

President Hinckley will be missed by all members of the church. What a truly wonderful man he was.

Thank you, President, Prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley for your love and guidance. There are not words enough to express how much I will miss you. Although, I feel quite comforted knowing that you are now in the arms of God, and with your beloved and dear Marjorie.

Thank you for everything. I will miss you tremendously!

The Speechly Family | 11:10 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Our hearts and minds were enlivened when he spoke. We felt that we could be better and do more under his encouraging counsel. We will truly miss his cheer and optomistic perspective. May God bless his family and us as well as we adjust to the loss of this most noble spirit.

THE BEST EVER | 11:11 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

This may be the second most anticipated reunion on the other side of the vail ever. Iï¿½m sure our Father is like a very proud father hugging his beloved servant that served him perfectly.

Bill & Ann Taylor, Iowa | 11:24 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We rejoice in your reunion with your sweet wife but will miss your words, wit and humor during General Conference. Thankfully the gospel will help confort those you leave behind. Till we meet again..

Bill & Ann

The Story Family | 11:26 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

You will be very missed! Thank you for living your life in a way that changed all of ours for the better!

Lucie Martial | 11:26 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

As everybody, I was in shock when I heard the news this afternoon about the passing of our beloved prophet Gordon B. Hinckley. He was such a wonderful man and I love him so much.

I express my tender love to the family and friends that he has all over the world and I know that he will truly be missed. I thank him for his counsel and his wonderful sense of humor and I will never forget him as long as I live. Thank you President Hinckley for your testimony and your love for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

I know that your reunion with your beloved wife must be absolutely heavenly.

Lucie Martial
Champlain Ward
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

Alice in Alpine | 11:27 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I loved his clarion call to be cheerful and always kind. It was a privilege and blessing to have him with us as long as we did. What a wonderful thing to be led by a true and living Prophet, and while he lives a vast hole in my heart, we'll soon be loving another great man called to be our Prophet!

Our prayers go out to his family, as well as President Monson, the remaining First Presidency, and the Quorum of the Twelve at this tender time.

Armindo Medina Jr - From Brazil | 11:29 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

My family and all brazilian members are sad by passing of President Hinckley. Certainly we will miss him, his way of teaching the gospel and his spirit at General Conference.

Becky | 11:29 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

The words well done my good and faithful servant, May we continue to follow his wonderful example of faith and endurance till we meet again. May his family be comforted with the knowledge of the gospel and the love we hold for him as a wonderful leader.

The Yo-Hos in AZ | 11:34 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We are converts. The first time we heard the Prophet speak, before we joined the church, I realized this was a great man and I was humbled by the way he spoke lovingly and respectfully about his wife. In the 8 years we have been members I have always looked forward to hearing Pres. Hinckley speak. He made me laugh with his sharp wit and he made me cry when I felt the Spirit working through and in him. I grieve our temporal loss of his marvelous presence and I rejoice that he is truly home again.

Rita Strattan, Lake City, FL | 11:40 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

My family and I are thankful for President Hinkley's wonderful love, spirit, guidance, and example that he set for us. What a wonderful man of God! Just listening to him talk and feeling his great spirit reaching out to us lifted our hearts and our spirits and gave us hope and the desire to keep the commandments and live the gospel. We are so thankful for the gospel plan and for our eternal families. What a sad and happy time this is. Our lives are richer and better because of this great man.

Ryder Family in Mesa, Az | 11:43 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to Pres. Hinkley's Family and want to thank them for sharing their wonderful father with the world. We love that great and spiritual man. And we know that he is now with his wife and the other leaders of the church who have already gone "home". We will truly miss him. 'God be with you till we meet again'

Russ Willard and Family | 11:43 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We miss you, President. We love you. My CTR 8 primary class selected President Hinckley as their favorite prophet for an upcoming class presentation. All of the children love President Hinckley so much, including our grandchildren, a love shared by us all. God bless the Hinckley family, and God bless the Quorum of the Twelve.

Jeanne and Terry Holland | 11:43 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

The tears roll down my cheeks but I am so happy for the glorious reunion beyond our reach. We'll never forget our dear prophet and friend and his magnificent life of love and pure example. May the Lord comfort those who grieve - may we honor his legacy by our lives as we lovingly remember those things taught by his selfless, continuous example. We love and miss you, dear prophet. We know you are overjoyed to be where you are now.

George Day family | 11:46 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

We have been blessed by such an individual that communed with Jesus Christ. He lived what they both taught. May we all try a little harder to live by his example. We know he is receiving his rewards and with loving wife. Thank you Father in Heaven for allowing us to have him as our leader for such a long time. God our Father and Jesus Christ, is with him.

Vickie & Gene | 11:48 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Thank you, President Hinckley for the wonderful person that you are, and for blessing our lives so deeply. There are no words to express how much we loved and appreciated you. You were one of the most excellent examples of love and goodness here on earth. We loved your wonderful sense of humor. You were a brilliant and genuine person in every way.

You and Marjorie were a GREAT EXAMPLE to all who love so deeply. Your love has touched our lives personally with much love and happiness forever.

Matt at BYU | 11:59 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

My ward found out at Ward Prayer. The meeting was somber. We sang We thank thee oh God for a Prophet and My Redeemer Lives, the song the Prophet had written. We all knelt in prayer and thanked the Lord for blessing us with the chance to grow up listening to President Hinckley.

He will be missed...

Randy & Andrea Bourne | 12:01 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

What a great man, what a great example of the gospel in action. We were a young couple in Europe in 1971 and met my old seminary teacher Marge Reeve at the Gen. Walker Hotel in Bertschesgarten for a Service Men's Conference. Elder Hinckley and several other general auth were there. We've always felt close to him and have loved his humor, reality and ability to tell us what we all need to hear in such a loving way. How blessed to be led by such men.

rud | 12:02 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Words sound so hollow went the heart and mind is so full of sentiment for this great man. The world is poorer today for his passing. Yet, the stone rolls forward!

Moises Molina | 12:05 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

President Hinckley has elevated me. I will never forget the feelings coming to my heart at every general conference when he walket to the pulpit. I was always waiting for that very moment; the time to listen to that excepcional man, the prophet of The Lord. A time to be taken to an unforgettable spiritual higesth. I love him and so do my family. I know he is now in the happy comapanion of heï¿½s beloved wife.

Michael-New zealand | 12:06 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

All Missourians should cerebrate the life of President Hinckley, the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has promoted the ideals of Christ to all the world and himself an inspiration of Americans best ideals. The roots of these ideals were renewed in Missouri in the early days of the Church!Believing that Christ will return to the World at The Valley of Adam-ondi-Ahman, Daviess County, Missouri!

Eddy | 12:10 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

I will miss you beloved president. Te amamos y recordamos. Gracias por las enseï¿½anzas y amor.

Ginni in New Hampshire | 12:11 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Thank You President Hinckley. You may not be here physically but your words will remain forever
and we will continue to learn from them.

Until we meet again.

Dennis van der Put , Netherlands | 12:16 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Dear president Hinckley

You have been a wonderful example for all the world to see! You have shown the world true Christian love !

We love you and we will miss you !

Bishop Dennis van der Put
Groningen ward, the netherlands

Ken | 12:17 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008

Heaven is rejoicing and the Earth is mourning.

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Paul James, Magna, and Alex Luna, Nashville, Tenn., console each other near Temple Square and the reflecting pond on Sunday after announcement of the death of President Gordon B. Hinckley.

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