Warrior received a text message from a friend that our prophet had died. I called my husband's cousins family, who live in Utah to verify. Sadly, the news was true and was being broadcast across the TV. He was an amazing man. I want to be better because of his example and pure love that he had for our Savior, Jesus Christ. He lived a long life. I am not sad because he never was a prophet of woe and sadness. His words were always motivating and encouraging and left me feeling inspired and knowing I could be so much better. The world has lost a great man. Click here.
SALT LAKE CITY - The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints died on Sunday at the age of 97.
It was announced on Sunday evening that Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the LDS Church since 1995, died from issues related to his age.
Born on June 23, 1910, Hinckley ascended to the church presidency on Mar. 12, 1995. For years, Hinckley served as the 15th prophet of the LDS faith as a successor to Howard W. Hunter.
Hinckley became the oldest president in LDS Church history on Nov. 2, 2006 -- surpassing David O. McKay.
Hinckley might be best known for his aggressive attitude in building LDS temples around the world. As of an. 2008, 124 LDS temples were operating worldwide. Prior to Hinckley's presidency, there were less than 50.
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