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Show Wednesday, July 30, 1997 n i meB-Jtfe- If Page 7 Nephi, Utah fo 3ipp Trffe I (DaNell Worwood) was lucky to get a ride back to finish the to the wagon train end. Kay Carroll, Jolene Christensen and Kena Winn drove me to Echo Canyon where I the wagon train. There, we found Dale and rode into Henefer. How nice it was to be in Utah, greeted with red, white and blue balloons and lots of people. We were able to park on nice grass. While there, we were greeted by Governor Leavitt, Congressman Brown, Hugh Pinnock, Brother Ballard, and other dignitaries. I particularly enjoyed seeing, and hearing, the Utah Symphony perform outdoors for us. We were soon back on the trail and headed toward East Canyon State Park. Near trails end, we traveled up a steep hill to a plateau above the resort. Down below was a lake with water sports and public camping. The police kept everyone away from our camp who did not have an arm band, as we did. This was an important rest freshly-mo- wed OK. pie who had taken a day or two Yes, it was nice to see the Salt to ride with Dale and Dave along Lake Valley, but we were glad to the way. There were so many get to bed. However, 4:30 a.m. people that we could not focus on came early! Tuesday, we were in our best Pioneer clothing, and looking forward to getting down to This Is The Place Monument. We knew family was waiting to see the end of the 93 day journey. We were not prepared for the spectacular welcome we received. On a mound were 50 people dressed in white, in memory of those who died along the way (so many years ago) 6,000 of them did! It was so touching to our hearts the music, the flags, the people (waving, crying and telling us thanks, welcome home,' and were proud of you) 51,000 of them. All of our children were there with the grandchildren. Everyone was emotional. We were happy to be safe and home, and remembering those wonderful Pioneers who went before us under harder circumstances, and dboasS snrndl IT v - I J Jv ft?- &- , everyone, unless they called our names. It was hot, but still people cried and thanked those in the wagons and the handcarts and walkers; and we cried with -- . ' it' them.' Those 93 days, and 1,200 miles, on the trail were hard work, dedication, helpfulness, happiness, sadness, reading of journals, keeping the equipment in good repair, helping others, fighting the elements, singing - together, loneliness for home and family, meeting wonderful people along the was, wonderful programs and greeting for us , caring for the animals, wonderful IN SIGHT OF THE GOAL church meetings, meshing with Wyoming Utah border. people form other nations who traveled with us (Japan, New Zealand, England, Austria, Canada, and other state), and more. DaNells favorite memory is the new friends made, and the spiritual feelings, and especially 1 ' It was rough going over the dusty Mormon Trail as the wagons near the , before our hardest day still 1 1 ; ahead. We had Big Mountain to go up and over a long steep grade of seven miles up and 5 miles down the other side. At 7:00 a.m. on Monday morning we were lined up and ready to go down a steep hill, sloping down to a road and the lake. We were the 19th wagon. Space was given each wagon in order to handle the wagon safely down. We were almost down, moving cautiously, when we could hear horses hooves to both the right and left ofus. Dave (Faerber) and Dale looked back. Weve got a run away!, shouted Dave. Almost immediately, mules pulling wheels and a wagon tongue (flopping around), flew past the side of our wagon. Dale and Dave pulled the horses hard to the left, and the running mules missed our team then cut in front of them. Three teams were upset by the commotion, but all the teamsters were able to check and stop WEARY TRAVELER Dale Worwood takes a much needed, and their teams. This was not our deserved, rest in the back of the wagon before entering Utah. did. t ! Ms. CHEERS AND TEARS modern-da- y Thousands were on hand at This Is The Place Monument to welcome the pioneers. tKJ f For all that happened during had lost so much, but had made those few minutes bruises and their goal too. shock Val Robins of Burley, IdaGift baskets were given to each ho, had a broken arm when teamster. Prophet Gordon B. pulled off his wagon, the only Hinckley, members of the injuries. It could have been much Twelve, and other dignitaries worse. presented a beautiful program. Our blessing that day by It was a wonderful time. We had Brother Hill had been, Bless us a sense ofthe importance of what that no serious injury will occur the pioneers did for us and we from accidents. No more wagons were happy to have been a part were sent down this slope, but of it. We were tired, but partly glad were sent a longer, easier way. Ahead of us were still the long it was over and partly sad to sepsteep slopes of Big Mountain. We arate from these people who had handled this fine. Slides were become almost family during put on the rear wheels of the these last few months. The 30 wagons, which had wagon to stop the wheels from turning; to slow the wagon from gone the whole distance, were pushing the horses. It worked invited to join in the Days of 47 well, and down we went. Some Parade through Salt Lake City. slides smoked and burned We were again surprised at the through, but we did fine. many many people, who lined When we arrived in camp at the streets to Liberty Park, Birch Springs, we found that two thanking us and calling greetgirls had become very ill from the ings to us. We were overwhelmed long, hot walk and were taken by by the emotion and wet eyes. Out Life Flight to Primary Childrens of that sea of faces, we did see a Medical Center. Others were giv- few from home Linda Lofgran,' en water and rest, and were OK. John and Gayle Ludlow, Judd It was 10: 15 p.m. before we were Morgan, Cary Peterson, Mathew able to call home to say we were Bracken and some of the peo- . FOLLOW THE RIVER The Wagon Train crossed several ers as did the original pioneers. A FAMILY EXPERIENCE Lynn Worwood and his son, Michael, joined the Wagon Train for an experience of a lifetime, as well as a much welcome visit with Dad! Grandpa, Dale. riv- the family support for us. Dale said his favorite memory is the spectacular welcome in Salt Lake City, and the friendship and cooperation among the people who made the trip. We appreciate all of you who read and eqjoyed our words and for telling us so. Thanks Allan and Mari-an- n at The r'' ( i Times-News!- !! St, ' 'It was the first 2 InMu I end of the trad. 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