GRMC held its Light Up a Life on Dec. 4, 2019
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Participants look for the special photos
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Two women look for the photo of their loved one.
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Chris McIntosh introduced GRMC Chaplain Bill Holguin, who gave the opening prayer.
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GRMC CEO Taffy Arias speaks to the attendees.
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Dr. Donald Stinar is the featured speaker.
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A participant shares the flame to light the candle next to her.
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McIntosh reads a poem.
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People gather around the photo-filled wall to check out the photos
On Dec. 4, 2019, Gila Regional Medical Center held its annual Light Up a Life event to honor the deceased members of the community. Residents added photos of their loved ones to a lattice wall, lit by white lights. Located near the front entrance, the ceremony included music, prayer, poems and a keynote speaker, who this year was Dr. Donald Stinar.
Chris McIntosh organizes the event each year, and participants also light candles in memory of their loved departed friends and family.