In August, Maretta McKendrick wipes tears as she joins Audrey Gordan and Becky Huntington during a candlelight vigil for six coal miners trapped in the Crandall Canyon Mine.
Scott G. Winterton, Deseret Morning News
Wow. That was a year, wasn't it, one for which a word or a phrase can summon specific images: Trolley Square. Crandall Canyon Mine. Wildfires. The photographers of the Deseret Morning News were there for 2007's unusual spate of major tragedies, on the sometimes-dangerous scene, cameras at the ready. But they also froze other split seconds of time, conveying moments of athletic grace and energy, loving relationships and the beauty of the world around us. Click the photos to the right for a gallery of their best work from the past year.
Story of Salt Lake airmen
I found that out last week. In search of a Memorial Day column, I wandered into Memory Grove (who said columnists can't grasp the obvious?) and as I walked by the various war monuments, I came upon the best-looking structure there: the Meditation Chapel, which might have been transplanted straight from Athens.
Personal investments
As the 29th annual Primary Children's Miracle Network Telethon approaches, Chrissy Sperry said she is reminded of the many blessings in her life.
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