Comments about ‘Cane was tool, not crutch, for Pres. Hinckley’

Another eloquent lesson by Jerry about our brother and teacher for so many years. We are all better people for following President Hinckley's example. May we all feel "knighted" for having that staff waved our way.

That was amazing, thank you for putting into perspective, yet another great memory of President Hinckley, truly as much of a prophet as any of those you mentioned. I will forever remember his waving his cane as he entered a room.

A very wonderful heart felt message for all of us. Thank you

I really enjoyed this article. It summarizes for me the part President had in my life - example, mentor, loved leader.

Excellent article--great insight.

I enjoyed reading this article. When I heard of President Hinckley's passing the image which sprang into my mind was that of him leaving General Conference waving his stick. It is a sight I will miss greatly. I have sent the link for this article to many of my friends.

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Thanks Jerry, I am a big fan of yours and grateful for your inspired insights week after week. Pres. Hinckley I am sure would be touched by your tribute as I was. Thanks

What a wonderful article. Thank you so much! We were able to see President Hinckley at the Cultural Celebration prior to our Sacramento Temple Dedication in 2006. There was a large group of our youth sitting on the arena floor, and members in the stands waiting for President Hinckley to come out. When he walked out and raised his cane in the air, the youth went nuts! It was with pure love and affection that he raised his cane, and they knew it at that very moment. I know their testimonies were greatly strengthened that day.I will never forget it.

Excellent article!

moap box, This is a religion column. Every week Jerry writes about a religious idea. One thing that I like about his column is that he respects all religions, and gives focus to others. If you don't like reading about religion, don't read religious columns. End of story.

Just a few years ago at the Priesthood session of GC, I was able to sit just in front of, and to the left of, the stand. When President Hinckley came walking into the room everyone stood. He promptly raised his cane to acklowledge the congregation and then, while walking past the security guard standing at the steps of the stand facing the congregation, President Hinckley pops the guard lightly on the head with his cane. The audience roared in laughter, President Hinckley smiled and the guard shifted but didn't react. He knew what had happened; he'd just been given a love tap by the Prophet.

Moap Box: But you read it, didn't you...and took the time to comment...

Great article...I smile every time I remember president Hickley "knighting" Pres. Eyring. I never took time to notice the look on Pre. Eyring's face. Thank you so much for the insight.

I like the photo even more, now.

Well done. Very well done.

What a thoughtful, insightful tribute! I love the comparison you draw between President Hinckley and ancient prophets. You wrote in such a way that even non-believers will "get it" and understand the way so many of us feel about our Prophet.

MOAP BOX?

Ever hear of a HUMAN INTEREST Story?

Thanks for the article. Since I left the Y after studying print journalistm, I've never read something so simple and yet so meaningful. Nice job on putting these words together. For those of us who knew Pres. Hinckley, it's amazing to know what you've said is true, even though we might not have noticed it before.

The cane made a loveable man and prophet even more endearing.

President Hinckley went to the doctor and was told that he should carry a cane, so thats what he did, he literaly caried his cain.

What an excellent piece of writing. I am a bit of a cynic, yet I was moved. It appeals to both the intellect and the spirit.