LDS Prophet Dead At 97

Gordon B. Hinckley, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, my own faith, passed away for reasons involving his advanced age.

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Gordon B. Hinckley was an amazing man. He ensured that LDS welfare trucks were the first to roll in after Katrina, and the first to cross into Florida after the hurricane. He corrected countless misconceptions about the LDS faith, and helped spread an accurate, fair understanding about LDS beliefs.

His work ethic was superb. He traveled constantly and worked harder than most men a third of his age. He had the body of an old man, but the mind of a 30 year old genius. Humorous yet wise, he made the best of every situation.

What’s more amazing is the spiritual side of things. He always knew how to help comfort those in need. When his wife was sick and dying, he was making calls from her bedside to see what he could do to help the homeless in the local area. He placed others above himself and most of all, he was an inspired man of God.

When I was eight, I went to a Semi-Annual General Conference meeting in Salt Lake City. These conferences are internationally broadcast and the leaders of the church speak. I was only a little kid at the time, but when Gordon B. Hinckley walked into the room…I just started to cry. I couldn’t help myself. I felt so happy, so at peace. I felt the spirit of God like I’ve never felt it before or after…as a little boy who knew little but what I’d learned in sunday school. His presence was incredibly powerful. If you were anywhere near him, you could just feel how important and spiritual he was.

This man was truly a prophet of God. I know it in every fiber of my being. I love that man, though I never met him. He will always remain in my heart, as well as the hearts of many other members worldwide. He leaves us to join his wife and to receive his just reward for his many years of devoted service. Rest In Peace Brother Hinckley, you will be missed.