The beginning...
Our very first meeting was at the Schoolhouse Apartments in Spring Valley, Ohio.
Imagine the series of events it took to put us both here at the same time.
It all started when we were discussing my desire to join the Fire Department., you did not say anything but the next day an application was taped to my door. That single event set the course for the rest of our lives.
It all started when we were discussing my desire to join the Fire Department., you did not say anything but the next day an application was taped to my door. That single event set the course for the rest of our lives.
The engagement...
I proposed to you in July 1993 on the grounds of Hale Hospital near the reflecting pool.
The old hospital was to the left of the current Clinton Memorial Hospital.
I believe most of the property has been incorporated into hospital expansions.
In 1993 it was a large property that extended from Locus St to behind the hospital and close to the back side of the cemetery. Back then it was manicured lawns and flowers that were maintained by Dr, Hale and his wife. In \high school I worked for them mowing the property.
It was always a beautiful and clam place to visit.
The Fire Department...
We spent 20 years volunteering with the Fire Department.
Fire Fighter, FF Level 1, EMT-B, EMT-I.
Fire Fighter, FF Level 1, EMT-B, EMT-I.
It was a family; two families that before we even met were fire fighters.
Jeni, Jim, Shery
Cory, Sam, Zach
Eric, Travis
Cory, Sam, Zach
Eric, Travis
Wilmington Fire Department at dad's funeral.
WFD unit 21.
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The Ceremony...
The church where we became husband and wife.
The beginning of 31 wonderful years.
The beginning of 31 wonderful years.
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The Adventures...
The Great Smokey Mountains and Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge TN
Your favorite place in the world.
During your chemo treatments we were blessed enough to visit in May of 2023.
With treatments and Sam's death you were having a difficult time.
With treatments and Sam's death you were having a difficult time.
You felt very accomplished when you climbed Andrews Bald. It was very difficult and while climbing up you commented that this would be the last time you would be able to make this Adventure.
You were beaming when you made it to the top.
You were beaming when you made it to the top.
You really enjoyed kayaking on the Silver and Ocklawaha rivers.
Probably your 2nd favorite place after the Great Smokey Mountains.
You were a beautiful, loving, caring, brave, and strong woman.
I am eternally grateful that you married me and made my life so great.
Probably your 2nd favorite place after the Great Smokey Mountains.
You were a beautiful, loving, caring, brave, and strong woman.
I am eternally grateful that you married me and made my life so great.
I love you and miss you
