Angel Moroni

So my husband is the project engineer on the Brigham City Temple being built. On July 12th we went and watched the Angel Moroni being put on.
Q-Why is the Angel Moroni Put on top of Temples?
A- Moroni is the angel of the restoration. He appeared to Joseph Smith for the first time on September 21, 1823 in answer to the prophet’s inquiring prayer. This great vision is recorded in the Pearl of Great Price. I’m sure you know the history of how the Angel Moroni appeared each year thereafter for four years, schooling the young prophet. Then he delivered to Joseph the plates upon which the Book of Mormon was anciently written, which contain the fullness of the everlasting gospel. The statue of the angel Moroni on the temples is cast in the act of sounding a trumpet. We may take this to symbolize the sounding of the gospel that is to be preached to every nation, kindred, tongue and people. (askgramps.org)

The Angle Moroni now days is made out of fiber glass, so it only weighs about 300 pounds.

And is Coated in real gold.

His trumpet comes equipped with it's own lightning rod.

The day turned out a little stormy so they were a couple of hours late getting him on.
Thousands of people gathered on the outside of the construction fence to watch the event. They closed down half the town for the raising of Angel Moroni.

It was cool to hear the thousands shout for joy, as the Angle took it's place atop the spire of the temple. It was a fun memorable day.

For me and the kids.