Gordon B Hinckley - 1910-2008

Gordon B Hinckley President of The LDS Church passed away aged 97, Sunday evening 27th January 2008.

Born 23rd June 1910 in Salt Lake City, Gordon served his two year Mission for The Church in London UK 1933-1935 and served The Church then all his life becoming Leader and President of The Church in 1995.

All that met the President of The Church came to respect him highly for the work, service and dedication he gave.

Now "Promoted to Glory" he fully will deserve his Reward when he hears "Well Done My true and Faithful Servant" and then to be United once again with his Dear Wife Marjorie for Eternity.

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY 2008

This January 21st on "Martin Luther King Day" we remember and celebrate the life of my Real Hero THE REV MARTIN LUTHER KING JR and what he started.

I wonder what Martin would think if he was with us today watching the current USA Presidential nomination campaign, seeing negative comments and nasty tricks all for the sake of Power. This is what Martin said prior to His death:

"There is nothing wrong with power if power is used correctly. You see, what happened is that some of our philosophers got off base. And one of the great problems of history is that the concepts of love and power have usually been contrasted as opposites, polar opposites, so that love is identified with a resignation of power, and power with a denial of love."

CHANGE & HOPE and to see America UNITED is something I feel Martin Luther King Jr would be proud of and endorse.

Rev Martin Luther King's most famous speech still says so much today:

"Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord."

Rev Martin Luther King was a fighter and he would not relent in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Forty years after his death, our nation is in a state of crisis economically, socially, racially, internationally and environmentally. The 2008 USA election is so important and I hope voters will look and listen carefully at what the candidates have to say and use the vote wisely.

"I'M ASKING YOU TO BELIEVE"

2008 a New Year and Time for CHANGE

Each new year we look to make a fresh start and we look for CHANGE now the opportunity is open for Americans to consider this and make this important stage.

Over the past few years I have read both of BARACK OBAMA'S books and the man has greatly impressed me, I have followed his his life since 2001 and so far he has been dedicated to public service and at last it seems someone has come forward that not only attracts the Youth of today but people from all sides Republican and Democrat something which the USA and The World needs badly.

The race so far has been interesting IOWA was like a breath of fresh air and then then New Hampshire, Polls gave a 13 point lead but it was not intended to be the day for Barack.

Hilary Clinton and her Team choose until this week to go on the attack against Barack, often citing not experienced, but as I said he has 20 years public service. There have been other attacks which I genuinely believe Barack will not lower himself to do. But Hilary was advised a few days before the Poll to show a softer side, what did we get "Tears" I hope this does not fool all America. After the victory which Barack congratulated Hilary on as the Gentleman he is, husband ex President Bill Clinton claimed Barack Obama campaign is like to a "Fairy Story" - a disappointing comment when you reflect his truth to his wife and country.

Unlike the United Kingdom the American Electoral System is a long road and can be a winding one, I just hope people will truly reflect and consider the choice they make, it is such an important one not only for the USA but The World.

I Fully Endorse BARACK OBAMA and "I Believe"