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The Gila Valley Arizona Temple: Photo gallery

Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010

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Gallery of photos

Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Through song, dance and spoken word the cast celebrate the rich cultural history of the area, focusing on the contributions of LDS church members over the years that have culminated with the building of the temple.
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
President Monson shakes hands with the youth of the Church in Arizona.
Photo by Gerrry Avant
More than 1,600 Youth participate in The Gila Valley Temple youth cultural celebration.
Photo by Gerrry Avant
President Monson addresses a crowd of LDS youth at The Gila Valley Arizona temple celebration.
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerry Avant
President Spencer W. Kimball's daughter, Olive, attended The Gila Valley Arizona Temple dedication.
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerry Avant
Many youth were moved by President Thomas S. Monson's visit to The Gila Valley.
Photo by Gerry Avant
A prophet speaks.
Photo by Gerry Avanat
Photo by Gerry Avant
Photo by Gerry Avant
Photo by Gerry Avant
Gerry Avant, Gerry Avant
President Monson greets young man. The Gila Valley Arizona Temple dedication, May 23, 2010. Photos by Gerry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Mark and Elizabeth Kelly find comfort and peace in the temple. They attended the dedication of The Gila Valley Arizona Temple on May 23.
Photo by Sarah Weaver
Photo by Sarah Weaver
Photo by Sarah Weaver
Photo by Sarah Weaver
Photo by Sarah Weaver
Photo by Sarah Weaver
Photo by Sarah Weaver
Photo by Sarah Weaver
Photo by Sarah Weaver
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant
Photo by Gerrry Avant

Photo by Gerrry Avant

Photo by Gerrry Avant

Photo by Gerrry Avant

Photo by Gerrry Avant

Photo by Gerrry Avant

Photo by Gerry Avant

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