68 years and counti.......

You know they had "the" talk.
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You know "the" talk. Maybe one would say, "You know you can't go first, I simply couldn't make it without you." Then the other might reply, "Well, you know I couldn't find my hat without you to help."

They were born one year apart, to the day. They met and married in 1943 and he left later to serve with the U.S.Army in Germany until the end of World War 2.

The good Private First Class and his bride were then reunited and spent the remainder of their lives in the Oklahoma City area.

They were together for 68 years. Lived a fruitful life, sharing a pair of sons, one that was lost some time back. They also shared a business and were active at the country club. Up until health issues slowed them down, they were very active in the community as well.

Their lives were tragically taken by someone who had no life of his own. An accident, a harmless prank copied from a movie, that went worse than wrong. But we won't dwell on that.

Just know, they went together, as most long-term couples would prefer. At home, no drawn out affair at a nursing home. Not for these two. Loved and appreciated by so many. I hope they are aware that along with the 30 or so Patriot Guard Riders escorting these wonderful people, there was, the local EMT bus, a fire engine and several representatives of the local Police Department and the Sheriffs Office.

We will all die, someday. Does it really matter how? Do you think it's just better....to leave this world with the love and admiration of those related and others that knew you, lying beside your life-long best friend?