On January 27, 2008 one of my most trusted and respected heroes passed quietly away. Not much of a fanfare. Yet millions upon millions of people are mourning his passing. Celebrations of his life are also in progress.
Even though I am no longer associated with this organization, there are times when that fact makes me as sad as anything I have encountered in my life. I have nothing but the highest regard for it, and many of my fondest of life’s memories stem from my time within. I am a better man for the experience.
Many of you may not have ever heard of this man. Many of you will immediately jump to erroneous conclusions, stemming from mis-conceptions and just plain bad information. If that is the case, please just keep it to yourself.
I have known him for years. I do not know him personally, but he might very well be the very best man I have ever come to know. I have listened to him hundreds of times. I love him dearly. I respect him and believe him to have been a most powerful force for good on this earth.
A leader of leaders…a true man of integrity…with the quiet voice. And always a loving thought to share. A gentle disposition. A wonderful sense of humor. A man who loved all people, no matter their station. I never heard him speak that I wasn’t overwhelmed with his compassion and great wealth of information.
A quintessential family man. A loyal and faithful husband. An example for anyone to see.
This man is my hero. I love him. I wish I could be even one millionth the man he was while he served his time here on the planet.
His name is Gordon B. Hinckley.
A great example of a life well spent.
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PullMyFinger
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Feb 4 @ 8:00PM
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Wow Tunes!
I share your opinion....completely. He was an amazing man.
Thanks.
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cartay25
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Feb 4 @ 8:36PM
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I have to admit Tunes that I don't know who the man was but I'm sorry that you lost a hero 
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SallyF
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Feb 4 @ 8:41PM
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There was a rerun of an interview with him on 60 minutes last night---what a gentle soul he seemed to have been.
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needa
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Feb 4 @ 8:49PM
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Here's a link to that 60 Minutes interview....well worth a look. What an interesting man! Thanks, Tunes.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/31/60minutes/main3775068.shtml?source=mostpop_story
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loreal
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Feb 4 @ 8:49PM
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I don't know him, I don't think? But if he was your Hero, he must have been one Great Guy! 
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iam7545
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Feb 4 @ 9:00PM
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Bravo tunes -
People who have an open mind and basic decency get to know men like Hinkley!
I agree! 
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fightnfire29
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Feb 5 @ 10:27AM
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We never know why we lose the ones that mean the most...  I'm glad he inspired you the way he did... 
You to are a person who is similar to this man...I know!! You carry a lot of his respect and loyal and my favorite...gentle disposition!!!
Kudos for you my friend!
Stay Tuned...I know he will
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