Gordon B. Hinckley's
ministry was marked by his genuine love
for the people of the world. In his years of service, he
traveled the globe coming face to face with those
of all nationalities, and he extended his hand to
bless and strengthen them. With the needs of the
less fortunate in mind, President Hinckley established
the Perpetual Education Fund, offering financial and
educational help to those with limited opportunities. Yet despite the
demands of duties, President Hinckley still
reached out to the one. While in England preparing
for the groundbreaking of the Preston temple,
President Hinckley was informed that in the
audience was an old friend. When he learned that one of
his dear friends of years ago-- when he was a young
man as a missionary-- was in the audience, he
came off of this stand and worked his way through
the audience with emotion, seeking to find Robert Pickles. When he found him
sitting in a wheelchair, he took hold of his hand. They embraced one another. Tears streaming down
both of their cheeks, and it was a great reunion. That is so typical of
President Gordon B. Hinckley-- his great love for the Saints.