Last night President Gordon B. Hinckley passed away at 7pm from natural causes at the age of 97, I'm sure he is over joyed to be reunited with his beloved wife. As I have pondered on his passing I have felt a sadness, perhaps because this shatters my illusion of him living forever. I didn't know I felt that way, but now that he has died I realize that because of his long life and his public presence throughout his service in his callings he seems to have always been there in my life and him going is a reminder of the fragility of life. At the last general conference my children were playing around when he was speaking to us and I leaned over and reminded them of what a great Prophet they were listening to and that because of his age they should realize how precious these words were. I'm not sure it made much difference to them but by verbalizing it I felt it and have treasured every word he has shared with us. 'Being a little kinder' is something that will always stay with me, his sense of humour and his reminders to just be a little nicer to those we come in contact with every day. He was an amazing media man and was always a shining example to us all. Thank you President Hinckley for the wonderful example your life has been to me and my family."His life was a true testament of service, and he had an abiding love for others," said U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, a Utah Republican and fellow Mormon. "His wit, wisdom, and exemplary leadership will be missed by not only members of our faith, but by people of all faiths throughout the world."
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