June 9th 2024.
The journey of love knows no bounds, as two Floridians traveled all the way to France to tie the knot. Amidst the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a World War Two veteran, Harold Terens at the age of 100, returned to France to marry his 96-year-old bride, Jeanne Swerlin. This week's event was likely the last major commemoration where WWII veterans would be present, but Terens proved that it's never too late for love.
The couple's wedding took place near the Normandy beaches, in the elegant stone-worked town hall of Carentan. This was a significant location for the Allied forces during the war, as it was one of the first key locations to be liberated. As the swing of Glenn Miller and other period tunes rang out in Carentan, well-wishers eagerly awaited the wedding ceremony of Terens and Swerlin.
The ceremony was filled with love and joy, as the couple exchanged vows in the presence of Carentan's mayor and their loved ones. With the words "I do" and the exchange of rings, Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin officially became husband and wife. The newlyweds were greeted with cheers and toasts from the adoring crowds outside, who had gathered to celebrate this beautiful moment.
As the couple toasted to their past, present, and future, they were reminded of the significance of the location where they were getting married. The world had its eyes on Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and the couple's wedding added to the historic significance of the day. The onlookers cheered on the "la mariée" or the bride, who was dressed in a vibrant pink dress, while Terens looked dapper in a light blue suit with a matching pink handkerchief.
Amidst the celebrations, Terens took a moment to acknowledge the ongoing wars in the world and proposed a toast for peace and democracy. The recent events in Gaza and Ukraine were weighing heavily on his mind, as he wished for an end to all conflicts and for everyone's good health. The newlyweds' wedding night was spent in the Élysée Palace, where they were invited to a state dinner by French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden.
The significance of Carentan was not lost on anyone, especially the WWII veterans, as it was almost exactly 80 years ago that troops parachuted in behind Nazi lines to capture the town. The D-Day landings were a turning point in the war, as it marked the beginning of the liberation of France and the defeat of Adolf Hitler. The sacrifices made by the Allied forces were remembered and honored by world leaders who gathered in Normandy for the anniversary.
Among the well-wishers below, was Jane Ollier, who was moved by the love and happiness that the wedding ceremony brought to the couple. She commented on the touching nature of getting married at such an age and hoped that it would bring happiness to Terens and Swerlin in the last years of their lives. The wedding may have been purely symbolic, as the couple would need to sort out legal formalities back home in Florida, but it was a beautiful reminder of the enduring power of love.
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