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Spencer Sartain,Smyrna Ward,TN | 12:17 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
This man made me relize that the church is true,sad,yet happy to see him leave
this uncaring world.
Chris | 12:20 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley, you were the only President I knew since I joined the Church
in 2005. We will all miss you. I know you are better off with your wife and
family who have gone before you. I will miss you very much. Say Hi to Joseph
Smith, Heavenly Father and Jesus for me. Thank-you President for always sending
a responce to letters I wrote to you to the people who needed them. Thanks for
all your help. Say Hi to my family member's up there for me. Chris
tauni | 12:23 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
salamat kaayo....tungod ni presidente hinkley ang work sa ginoo nglambo.....dako
kog pagtahod nganha kaniya ug gugma sad....mingaw gud ko niya pero kahibalo ko
nga malipayon man cya...kay naa man sya kauban sa iyang majorie.....ofa lahi atu
PRESIDENT HINKLEY The pilipino's love you as do i
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Robert Poole, Jr. | 12:29 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley will truly be missed, but we know he is reunited with his
beloved Marjorie. What a great example of a married couple they were. I had the
privilege of assisting President Hinckley out of a car at the dedication of the
Dallas Texas Temple many years ago, but I still remember the smile and the
gracious man he was. Our condolences to the Hinckley family.
Bishop Robert Poole, Jr.
Little Elm Ward
Carrollton Texas Stake
Bishop Robert Poole, Jr.
Little Elm Ward
Carrollton Texas Stake
rg Texas | 12:31 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We are so very greatful for all the years President Hinckley was part of our
lives. He was the greatest example to our family, always encouraging us to be
the best example to others, to be of service, to stand firm in our beliefs, most
of all to be Christlike to anyone we encountered. Our children love him and will
miss him, but they have the assurance they will see him again someday.Thank you,
President Hinckley.
RUBIO FAMILY, MEXICO | 12:34 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
AGRADECEMOS A NUESTRO PADRE CELESTIAL POR EL PRESIDENTE HINCKLEY, SIEMPRE FUE UN
GRAN EJEMPLO PARA NUESTRA FAMILIA, LEILANI (13)NUESTRA HIJA HOY SE FUE A LA
ESCUELA MUY TRISTE POR LO SUCEDIDO, ELLA AMA AL PRESIDENTE HINCKLEY.
NOS CONSUELA SABER QUE ESTARA DE NUEVO CON SU ESPOSA.
LE AMAMOS Y OBEDECEREMOS SUS ENSE�ANZAS.
GINA, LEILANI Y HORACIO RUBIO
MEXICO
NOS CONSUELA SABER QUE ESTARA DE NUEVO CON SU ESPOSA.
LE AMAMOS Y OBEDECEREMOS SUS ENSE�ANZAS.
GINA, LEILANI Y HORACIO RUBIO
MEXICO
Sandra Barlow | 12:39 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Along with the other 12 million members of the church world wide, I express my
love and admiration for Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley. He was truly a man of God,
and a man of the people. I feel honored and priviliged to have called him my
Prophet, and rejoice at the wonderful reunion I know has taken place with those
who have gone before, especially his sweet wife Marjorie. May God continue to
smile upon them both.
Shirley Dela Rosa | 12:44 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We have lost a Pearl of Great Price in this life, but his legacy will live on
forever in our hearts...yes, we all miss him the moment we heard of his
passing...he has left us, but his teachings and examples live on and we will
never forget him....thank you Pres. Hinckley for all you were, for all you have
taught, and for loving us as only a propeht could. Manuia lou malaga and
we'll see you, when we see you.
Steve and Kat Fengel | 12:44 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Our hearts are so full of love for Pres. Hinckley We are very saddened for his
passing but so excited for his reunion with Sister Hinckley. What a great day
in Heaven it must have been. We will truly miss him.
We were blessed to be in Arco Arena in Sacto.,Ca. with him. All the kids who were performing were sitting on the floor and were told not to stand. But the moment he enter the room the spirit over took them and they all stood and cheered. What a great moment to see our youth know how great this man was. And have the love and respect for him. The spirit was over whelming I can't remember a time I had felt it so strong it was wonderful to be in his presence. I was grateful our daughter could experience it. She will never forget that feeling nor us. Thank you for all your years of service and sacrifice for us President Hinckley. We love you and will remember you always.
We were blessed to be in Arco Arena in Sacto.,Ca. with him. All the kids who were performing were sitting on the floor and were told not to stand. But the moment he enter the room the spirit over took them and they all stood and cheered. What a great moment to see our youth know how great this man was. And have the love and respect for him. The spirit was over whelming I can't remember a time I had felt it so strong it was wonderful to be in his presence. I was grateful our daughter could experience it. She will never forget that feeling nor us. Thank you for all your years of service and sacrifice for us President Hinckley. We love you and will remember you always.
Andre Monteiro | 12:45 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Estou certo de que ele est� em um lugar muito bom. O Pai
Celestial vai guard�-lo consigo, pois ele fez muito pelo
Reino de Deus na terra.
John & Ruth Suther, Alabama | 12:46 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
The Church has lost a great man, leader, and a magnificient Prophet! May the
HEAVENLY FATHER bless his family, as we know HE will. May the HEAVENLY FATHER
bless our next President & Prophet. He will have very big shoes to fill, as
President Hinckley was truly a man of GOD. His actions, personality, and the
good work that he done, will be hard to "out-do!" But, we all know
that GOD is in charge, and our next Prophet & President, will do just that.
Our family says; GOD bless you Gordon B. Hinckley, now go to your rest! You
truly deserve it!
mary lou/michigan | 12:48 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you Gordon B. Hinckley for being a shining example of commitment to the
truth of Heavenly Father and His Son whom appeared to young Joseph Smith jr. who
is and was a prophet who restored Jesus Christ gospel in these last days.
Through your faithful and wise leadership many have been blessed and inspired of
the Lord to continue to endure till the end and to always spread the message of
Christ that he lives and we can return to him fully restored to our families if
we so choose.Thanks for leaving this world wide church with such a wanting
desire to continue where you left off in loving kindness and feverent fellowship
with our members and non members alike. You will always be a remeberance to me
that One Must Always Be Slow To Anger it is the #1 cause of much tribulation in
this world. Glory to Thee Heavenly Father and I thank Thee for the peace our
prohet has left us with as well as the peace he is basking in now. I say these
things in Jesus sweet name Amen.
The Geyer Family in Colo. | 12:48 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet...
Your sweet dispostion has been a great example in our lives and we will miss you very much.
I know that you and your sweetheart Marjorie are rejoicing, being together again.
Your work and words will live on forever.
We love you!
The Geyers in Colorado
Your sweet dispostion has been a great example in our lives and we will miss you very much.
I know that you and your sweetheart Marjorie are rejoicing, being together again.
Your work and words will live on forever.
We love you!
The Geyers in Colorado
Sharon Simnitt | 12:51 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
What a wonderful man. I love him so much.
Kay | 12:53 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Amen to all the good words above and yet to come
Marzuq | 12:57 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
From a man of Muslim faith, I heard the sad news of this great leader's
death. I wish to express my deep condolences to his family, and tell them he wil
be missed as a leader of that faith.
Billie Hunt | 12:58 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley got more done, smiling all the while, than most any ten
strong and intelligent others could do.
Judy | 12:59 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Dear Hinkley Family how we loved our beloved Prophet. He will be missed. May the
Holy Spirit comfort you. How Heaven must be rejoycing at President
Hinkley's arrival..Now let us pray for our new leaders that they will carry
on with strength and vigor.
Judy from Baton Rouge La.
Judy from Baton Rouge La.
Kay Dee | 1:00 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
My heart is saddened at the death of our beloved prophet, but I think he would
tell us to "Carry on!"
SS | 1:01 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Goodbye, Prsident Hinckley. Thank you so much for the legacy your faith and
sevice.
tyler Utah | 1:03 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
what a great man i will miss him a lot he si the only prophet tha i have known
god be woth you till we meet again
well done ye good and faithful servant
god be woth you till we meet again
well done ye good and faithful servant
Bill Nelson | 1:05 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I'm honored to join this online gathering of saints and friends to pay
tribute to a diminutive giant among men, and servant of all. His loving gaze
seemed to fall only upon family wherever he went. We all are blessed by his
faithful, cheery temperament and unflagging optimism.
His witness of the risen Christ seems like a personal gift for me.
I'll do my best, President!
His witness of the risen Christ seems like a personal gift for me.
I'll do my best, President!
Jim | 1:08 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We will truly miss you President Hinckley! Your inspired words and strong
testimony has strengthened mine deeply and will continue to do so throughout my
life. Thank you for all that you have done and all that will you do on the
other side of the veil.
MLC | 1:09 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley changed my life with his kind, loving manner as the prophet
of the church. I love him and will miss him.
celso concha y famila | 1:09 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Nuestro amado presidente Gordon B.Hinckley,esta ahora al lado de su amada esposa
y tambien al lado de Nuestro Padre Celestial,aca en Lima Peru lo recordaremos
siempre por sus ense�anzas y por su amor a todos los
hombres del mundo,si distincion de credo,color o idioma,el fue un verdadero
Profeta del Se�or,que dio su vida al servicio de La Iglesia
de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias,SEGUIREMOS SU EJEMPLO.
familia sategna moreno | 1:12 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
entristecido nuestro hogar por la partida de nuestro amado profeta,unimos en
oracion todos los corazones de nuestra congregacion barrio cujicito estaca
maracaibo venezuela.gacias al padre celestial por darnos la bella oportunidad de
haber conocido a este gran hombre.
Moira Young | 1:17 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
What a wonderful man and Prophet, We were sadden to hear of his passing but
joyful to know he is with his sweetheart again. Thank you President Hinckley for
your awesome testimony of our Saviour, We shall miss your talk at Conference
this year as they were always inspiring and being the first Prophet from the
church that we have know since joining nearly three years ago. Heavenly Father
knew your work was finished here and you were needed back home.
Loved and missed.
Phil & Moira Young
Blacktown Ward
Australia
Loved and missed.
Phil & Moira Young
Blacktown Ward
Australia
Suzanne in Michigan | 1:18 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Last night I was reading the text from a BYU Devotional he gave about the 13th
Article of Faith. Without a doubt he exemplified about which he spoke. Perhaps
the last two Mormons to hear the news, we learned of his passing this morning
when my sister called. I will miss him dearly and he will always hold a special
place in my heart. Til we meet again!
The Pierce Family , Cincinnati | 1:21 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Our deepest condolences to the all the many family and friends of President
Hinckley. We feel a great sense of loss and yet a happiness that he is with his
beloved Marjorie. He was truly a prophet of God and we love him very much and we
will miss him greatly.
Susan Hammer | 1:24 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I love this great man and appreciate his willingness to bless my life and so
many others across the world as he served and spread truth and was such a great
force for good.
Valery Bailey South Africa | 1:25 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you for your life, example, love and leadership. Thank you for the Temple
in Johannesburg, where I am now serving. Thank you dear President Hinckley for
continuing without Sister Marjory and our deep gratitude to her and all your
family for sharing you with the whole world. What peace and joy to know without
any doubt that you will be together again and that you heard Him say; "Well
done Thou good and faithfull servant."
Matthew McConkie | 1:26 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
How we will miss this giant of a man. President Hinckley was obviously the
Lord's choice for this season the earth's history. He was kind,
inspired, and just plain 'right'.
Karen from Washington | 1:28 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We will miss you, your wisdom and uplifting words. Thank you for the decades of
service performed on our behalf. Thank you for being such a spokesman of
goodwill to world. You allowed them to see that the LDS people are good, decent,
patriotic Christians with love for all mankind.
I am happy to know that you are surrounded by your wife, parents, family and friends. Your legacy will endure forever. All our love and gratitude to you.
I am happy to know that you are surrounded by your wife, parents, family and friends. Your legacy will endure forever. All our love and gratitude to you.
Aitchison Family, Santa Rosa, CA | 1:32 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Our whole family will miss Pres. Hinckley. He was our children's Prophet,
the one they have grown up knowing. My daughter said, "I wish he could have
lived forever". "He will", I replied. Our prayers are with his
family, but know the joy he and his wife are experiencing as they re-unite. The
world is a better place because God gave him to us for a time.
Jennifer C. Utah | 1:35 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Our family home evening lesson tonight is on "kindness." I can't
think of a better example of kindess and goodness than President Hinckley. If
we could all, as he would say, "do little better" in showing kindness
and tolerance to those around us, this world would be a much better place. The
media keeps talking about President Hinckley's legacy. I think it's
simple. His legacy is love.
Francisco Pallares-Mexico City | 1:36 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Last night when I was with my son Samuel in his bed, and talking with him about
President Hinckley death, my son, with a tear in his eyes told me: I feel happy
because tonight my Prophet will be with his wife, with Heavenly Father and the
other prophets!
I'm deeply impressed by the greatness of this son f God. What a great insspiration has been him in my life and as well in my family.
Saints in Mexico will remember always President Hinckley as the Prophet that completed 12 temples in Lehi's land.
Pallares Family - Samuel, Daniel, Samantha, Lupita y Francisco Pallares. Estaca Tepalcapa, Barrio Bosques
I'm deeply impressed by the greatness of this son f God. What a great insspiration has been him in my life and as well in my family.
Saints in Mexico will remember always President Hinckley as the Prophet that completed 12 temples in Lehi's land.
Pallares Family - Samuel, Daniel, Samantha, Lupita y Francisco Pallares. Estaca Tepalcapa, Barrio Bosques
Nancy M. de Sategna | 1:40 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Sincero pesame a la Familia inmediata de nuestro amado profeta.Lo
estrañaremos y recordaremos pues fue un gran hombre y
lider,oramos por tener consuelo en este momento.
Crystalee Webb, Glendale, AZ | 1:44 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
President Hinckley's life was an exhaustive effort to make the world a
better place. I will always love him and cherish the memory of being in his
presence in different meetings. He TRULY was and still is a man of God and led
God's Church with such exemplary love. Although I will miss hearing him and
his witty humor, I am happy for him that he's with his beloved sweetheart.
He did his work and left us the call to "Carry on" and do our own
life's work. I love Gordon B. Hinckley.
Andy & Ivonne Andersson/Sweden | 1:44 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Heavenly Father bless us with a great leader, and great man, our beloved
Prophet.
We will miss his smile and the love his has for everyone. Thanks for all your great words and works.
Will see you again.
We love you.
The Andersson Family.Stockholm,Sweden
We will miss his smile and the love his has for everyone. Thanks for all your great words and works.
Will see you again.
We love you.
The Andersson Family.Stockholm,Sweden
HeatherTN from Penzance, UK. | 1:51 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I am very saddened by President Hinkley's passing, but yet have felt now
some joy in the fact he is with his beloved wife and is walking with our
Heavenly Father.
Such a great man, a great servant and prophet, and yet so humble. He always wished for God's children to treat each other with love and respect, no matter the race, religion, colour, gender, culture or nationality of each person. I hope we will continue to do so.
All love to President Hinkley's family and friends as well.
Such a great man, a great servant and prophet, and yet so humble. He always wished for God's children to treat each other with love and respect, no matter the race, religion, colour, gender, culture or nationality of each person. I hope we will continue to do so.
All love to President Hinkley's family and friends as well.
Bishop Wilcock, Rexburg | 1:54 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
We were just finishing a ward fireside when we heard the news of Pres.
Hinckley's passing. I assured my ward members, "We were all wondering
if Pres. Hinckley would be able to attend our Temple Dedication next Sunday.
The answer is yes... Both Gordon B. Hinckley and Jesus will be in Rexburg on
February 3rd." I'm sure they won't miss it.
Jo Ann Mickelson | 1:56 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I feel that I've lost my best friend. My other best friend, My Dad, passed
away on January 3, 2008. What a blessing and comfort to me and my family to
know that President Hinckley and my Dad are there together. My Dad was a great
man also. Farewell, until we meet again. Peace be with you and your family at
this time.
Linda, Belfast, N. Ireland | 1:56 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thankyou....for the life you lived, for the example you set, for the testimony
you shared. "Way to Be" President. We will miss you. Enjoy your
sweet reunion.
Marjory | 1:59 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I say Amen to all the wonderful comments thus far stated. My first reaction, was
like many others, Oh what a glorious reunion is going on beyond the veil. He is
finally with his beloved Marjorie. He stated so many times how much he missed
her. Yes, we will miss him greatly, but we have his words available to us, and
can show our love for him by working hard to live the way he counseled. God
bless this very special man.
Forschler family | 2:05 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Your teachings will be missed in conference. welcome home.
Margaret Mailand | 2:10 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
While we mourn the death a of our beloved prophet, many are rejoicing in a happy
reunion on the other side of the veil. President Hinckley has left a legacy of
service and love to the world. We will miss him but will join him someday in
our eternal home. He and his eternal companion, Marjorie, are together again.
My Heavenly Father bless his earthly family.
Tom Shaw-England | 2:14 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
All who heard him felt that he loved them. I will remember his wisdom, his
humour, his prophetic counsel and his love. He was a true ambassador of Jesus
Christ in word and deed. He loved the Britain where he served his mission and
the Saints over here considered him one of their own. He was quite simply, the
outstanding leader of his generation and when the true history of this world is
written, his name will be revered among the great ones.
The Soth Family | 2:21 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you for the inspirations, examples and testimonies. You will always be in
our hearts. May your reunion be as glorious as the glory of the celestial
kingdom. Fair well my beloved prophet. Until we meet again.
Shara MacKay Elon, NC | 2:24 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
To the dear Hinkley family,
We send our love and deepest sympathy for the loss of your sweet father, grandfather, and great grandfather, as well as our dear prophet. When years ago, his father wrote him the letter on his own mission that would change his life, that said, "forget yourself and get to work," he instantly took that to heart, never looked back, and from that moment on, wore out his life in service to his Father in Heaven. May we all live up to the legacy and great example he leaves. He inspired everyone he met. President Hinkley, you will so be missed.
We send our love and deepest sympathy for the loss of your sweet father, grandfather, and great grandfather, as well as our dear prophet. When years ago, his father wrote him the letter on his own mission that would change his life, that said, "forget yourself and get to work," he instantly took that to heart, never looked back, and from that moment on, wore out his life in service to his Father in Heaven. May we all live up to the legacy and great example he leaves. He inspired everyone he met. President Hinkley, you will so be missed.
Fanuasa A. Lealamanua (Samoa) | 2:25 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
God be with you 'til we meet again. Ole a le fa'agaloina oe i o matou
agaga
Soifua.
Soifua.
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