Gordon B. Hinckley, President of the Mormon Church, dies
January 27, 2008
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the passing of it’s President. Gordon B. Hinckley, 97, died today of circumstances incident to his advanced age. He served as President and Prophet of the Church since March 12, 1995.
He has been a vibrant, inspirational leader of the church. President Hinckley has lead and inspired those of us who follow him for many many years.
I personally met him in 1969 at which time he was an Apostle of the Church. Our meeting was impressive beyond measure. I knew then and know now that he is a man of God. He will be greatly missed.
We Mormons are not apt to do much weeping and wailing at his passing. He has led a marvelous and wonderful life and has gone on to a glorious reward. We will most certainly miss him and mourn his absence, but mostly we will celebrate his life, teachings and example from which we have all been richly blessed.
As there is no politicking to determine his successor, we are not going to be found speculating or lobbying to determine who will follow. God has established an orderly and careful plan for succession. A system that rewards no ambition, allows for no intrigue or ladder climbing. We already know Thomas S. Monson will succeed him as President of the Church. God has selected him, prepared him and acquainted us with him. We will sustain him as our new leader with confidence and love that already exists.
I have loved, admired and followed President Hinckley for many years. I thank God that He gave this fine man to us, for we are all better for having followed where he has led.
January 27, 2008 at 10:03 pm
I will miss President Hinckley and we all loved him and happy he is with his wife!!!!!!
January 27, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Amen. I love everything you said. It is especially comforting that we belong to a church that is filled with love. There is no animosity between the brethren. They love each other and pray for each other’s welfare. There is not the positioning for favors from those who cast votes. It is the work of the Lord and it is in His hands.
President Hinckley will be missed. He was so humble and yet such a fireball. You can’t help smiling and being filled with love when you see his picture or hear him speak.
January 28, 2008 at 12:00 am
We are so blessed to have lived in the era of President Gordon B. Hinckley. I believe it will be a very significant thing to be able to tell our grandchildren that we KNEW him and that we heard him speak to us. He has done more for this church than any man except Joseph Smith. Every aspect of the current 21st century church we enjoy has been organized, influenced, guided, directed, or presided over in some way by this great man! I hope that we will turn our prayers to his family who are not only mourning the loss of their prophet but they weep for the loss of their father, grandpa and uncle. We also pour our prayers out in behalf of President Monson and the apostles as they face this sad event together, and prepare for the transitions that lie ahead. The church will move forward just as solidly as ever before – but many tears will be wept, and there are sleepless nights ahead for those who sacrifice everything to move the work of the Lord forward. We are truly blessed.
January 28, 2008 at 12:01 am
I too remember meeting him a few years ago, and I was so impressed by his ability to make you feel his love in a matter of seconds. I will miss this great man.
Someone forwarded me this video about his life which you might like:
January 28, 2008 at 12:14 am
It’s true. We do tend to celebrate people’s lives instead of mourning their passing. I am so grateful to have lived while he was the prophet, and I am happy for him. He is blissfully happy with his wife, now, and has left this probation period. What a great guy.
January 28, 2008 at 7:15 am
I am a chilean member of the Church and I only can say “Rest in Peace Dear President Hinckley…now you are together with your beloved wife. You ARE great”
February 1, 2008 at 2:28 pm
we`re tankfull for the bless of have a profets in this time, we was blessed with this great man ho loved us and guide us for 12 years… we will miss him…
estoy agradecida por haberle tenido en monterrey mexico cuando dedico nuestro hermoso templo… le amamos y lo que nos hace felices es que sabemos que ahora esta ya con su amada esposa… y es nuestra esperanza tambien que estaremos con nuestras familias por toda la eternidad…. gracias querido profeta por su guia sus palabras inspiradas y su amor por todos los miembros de la iglesia… le vamos a extrañar…..