Angels welcome a Favorite Son (G. Hinckley died 1/27/08) (B4 Mr. Anderson - Kasey Anderson)

It was with deep sadness that we saw the passing of our 15th prophet at age 97 on Sunday, January 27, 2008.

Teran, accompanied by his host family paid his respects at this solemn occasion. Though there was a very long four hour wait in the cold for the viewing on Friday, it was probably be the only time that Teran would have an opportunity to be at a prophet’s passing. He was the only prophet that Kasey (Teran’s host), 15 was familiar with. He was the prophet for about 13 years (since 1995), and he was in the first presidency since 1981. Teran was really impressed with the reverence shown by the Latter Day Saints, especially shown by the children who did not fuss or cry during the tedious wait.

Some of President Gordon B. Hinckley’s contributions include : dedicating more than half of current temples, increase church membership by one-third more, brought the church into the 21st century technology and having an open arm policy to other churches. He is also the recipient of the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom.

A visit to the Salt Lake City Cemetery where at least 9 of the 15 LDS Church presidents are buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Lake_City_Cemetery G. Hinckley’s is buried (405 N Main) close that of David O. McKay. Teran visited most of these, but due to blog space limitation, only a few of these are shown here.

In memory of our beloved prophet,
President Gordon Bitner Hinckley (June 23, 1910 – January 27, 2008)
Solemnly, Kasey