Moroni at Manti

The two tablet stones that reside on the east and west side of the Salt Lake Temple came from the Manti stone quarry. During the process of removing these large stones President Brigham Young went to a conference held in Ephraim, Sanpete County, June 25, 1875. At that conference nearly all speakers expressed their desires to have a temple built most agreeing that it should be built on the 'Manti stone quarry.'

From the “Life of Heber C. Kimball" it says on page 436, "Early on the morning of April 25, 1877, President Brigham Young asked Brother Warren S. Snow to go with him to Temple hill. Brother Snow says, 'We two were alone, President Young took me to the spot where the Temple was to stand. We went to the southeast corner, and President Young said, "Here is the spot where the Prophet Moroni stood and dedicated this piece of land for a Temple site and that is the reason why the location is made here, and we can't move it from this spot, and if you and I are the only persons that come here at high noon today, we will dedicate this ground.'"

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Greg Sargent, an award-winning artist from Layton, Utah, is known for his creative expressions through various mediums. Growing up on his grandfather's farm, Greg's restless nature led him to sketch, draw, and create constantly. His creations ranged from metal and woodwork to drawings and paintings on paper. For the past 40 years, Greg has dedicated his time to coaching in little league and serving as an assistant football coach at Layton High School. Family is of utmost importance to him, and he devotes much of his time to his wife, son, and three grandsons. Greg's artistic journey has spanned over 25 years, during which he explored and mastered various digital mediums. His early employment at Apple Computer allowed him to combine his passion for photography with digital artistry.  

His work has gained recognition and has been showcased in the Inspirational Art Association Christmas Showcase for five consecutive years. He has also been honored with the People's Choice Award on two occasions. Notably, Greg has collaborated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on several projects, leaving a profound impact on his life. Reflecting on his artistic endeavors, Greg shared that while his work has been displayed on billboards, in magazines and books, and various commercial campaigns worldwide, it is the images of the Savior that hold the deepest meaning for him. Interacting with each story through his art has enriched his life, transformed him, and strengthened his testimony. He hopes his work will inspire and strengthen the testimonies of others. 

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