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I got in from CHAS very late last night. After spot checking a few emails and a brief visit to the chat forum to report my whereabouts, I crashed for the night. Now, after a good nights rest, I think I should tell you all my brief version of the Susan-John engagement before the rumors get out of control or Susan changes her mind (ha ha). On Sunday morning, 26 July 1998, at approximately 10 AM EDT, Susan DiBartolo, Wagner High School Class of 1973, accepted my marriage proposal. I can't imagine anyone being happier than I am at this moment or, God willing, for the rest of my life! Susan and I met through the WHOA and the irc.whoa.org Chat Forum several weeks ago. As time went on, it was amazing how much we seemed to have in common in our lives and our future plans/desires. We began to spend more time communicating directly through email, chat, and then by phone. I was anxious to meet Susan in person. Since Susan now lives in Florida and I in California, it wasn't clear how we could arrange that until we both decided that the upcoming Austin Reunion would be the place. Anticipation of that meeting kept us both on edge and nervous for weeks. When we did meet, it was incredible! Suffice it to say that every aspect of our weekend in Austin was filled with a caring and love that I haven't experienced for many years as a widower. Somehow I knew that the timing was right and that the opportunity for me to propose was at hand. There was no doubt in my mind that I had fallen in love! Just before we both left Austin, I asked Susan to marry me. I waited until the last minute to propose so that we would both have a chance to consider everything marriage would mean to ourselves and our families. This we agreed could be best done while we were less stressed by the emotions and joy of a reunion. Although I think Susan was ready to answer, we agreed to wait until we were together again so that we could share her answer face to face. I wasn't sure whether that time would come at CHAS or a later date. We did meet again at CHAS, but I was caught up in a whirlwind of activities and responsibilities, not to mention the extreme emotions of meeting so many of my friends from Clark and my wonderful FL Becky Char '65 after 34 years. Susan was very helpful to me during CHAS by making sure I was where I should be during the many scheduled and unscheduled events that took place over the long weekend, and taking care of countless little details to help me out (transportation, corsage, photos, etc.). Knowing the focus of this reunion for me was the TLC coverage of the events and reuniting of so many of us from the '50 and '60s, she patiently waited until the reunion was concluding to surprise me with her answer. On Sunday morning, feeling the bittersweet emotions of one of the best weekends of my life, I dressed and went to the Hilton patio to say my farewells to all I could find. As I joined Susan and many others for breakfast, she surprised me with a very large cookie. Inscribed in large letters was the word "YES" in answer to my proposal at Austin. I was so happy that I nearly dropped the whole thing while TLC filmed the event. I have a picture to post later. Susan and I now begin serious planning for our future together. We haven't set a date yet, but I'm sure she and I would love to have all of you with us when we say our vows. Who knows, I can't think of a better time than at another gathering of our loving friends from Wurtsmith and Wagner High School! My thanks to all who have made this possible,
especially Gaye Perkins '74, and that ever helpful MajorDomo at WHOA.ORG.
Ha ha.
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Hugs, and love, Jean Whitman (59) Brown
Congrats to both of you. How neat. Many happy years together. Diane 69
Congrats on the engagement...Seems like this kind of thing happens at all the reunions....I think it was the Izor's last time. Anyway, Best of Luck & Many Happy Days. It's amazing what Falcons do when they get together. I guess that just go to prove: You're never too old to be 16 again. Quiz Question: How many Falcons does it take to turn a Wedding into the Party of the Year? Answer to be supplied at the next Falcon Wedding. Best of Luck again, and Much Happiness, Steve
Lund '64 Sorry I missed everyone in Chas.
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Congratulations from the bottom of my heart! How did I know something special was brewing in Austin? My Katlock skills had never failed me before, especially that night all of us were in the Sports Bar I literally saw the MAGICAL STARS in the way you two were LOOKING at each other! It was just like John singing that song, "...there was love all around and I never heard it singing, No I never heard it all...'til there was you! And there was music and wonderful romance....!" When I got back from Austin, I made the CHISMIS to the BARKADA offline, that there was LOVE in the air for both of you! I love Hallmark moments! ~~~ Kit Kat '71
Fred King'62 '60-'62
This is so romantic...I have tears streaming down my cheeks. :) Can't imagine a better way to start a marriage, John & Susan! You guys are so lucky to have found one another especially through the Whoa.org. Dreams do come true, huh? Nesie '75
bob levoy '72
Ernest Segovia '76
George 74
again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Joanne Kristol, 77
Bruce
Now when is the blessed event so we can crash
this party!
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And with John having to move to Cape Kennedy one of these days, where are you two going to end up living? Westcoast or eastcoast? No state income tax and affordable housing Johnny. Cheapest fares in the USA are to Orlando, is that location a possibilty for the wedding? We know that you are still trying to work things out, but it sounds like a Dirty Bird tug-of-war going on out there. Decisions, decisions.....we need input! V J '70
John '77 and Diana '78 Ruff (of the "John and Diana Saga") P.S. I totally agree that the event should
be shared by those who have met the both of you at these (and previous)
reunions - I (if my vote should really count) would highly recommend the
Phoenix reunion - plenty of time (October) to make arrangements..... I'm
trying to talk my hubby into coming with me this time. He sang at Duckie's
first wedding.... Hummmmmmmmmmmmm......??????? Also, if I may volunteer?
I have made several wedding dresses (4 actually) including my own. I would
be honored to do the same if you wish.......
Can I be flower gurl?? ;) ...Salli :)
Kylene class of 85
rosalie yuponce 68
--Clyde Zuber
Maybe it should say STB: Mr and Mrs, John and Susan DiBartolo-Prunier. ('73/'65, is optional;) (This is the new era of the lady hyphen,
(isn't it:)??? MW '70
Yes, in fact, we did discuss it. I assumed it should be DiBartolo-Prunier or vice versa. Susan preferred to drop her surname. Thanks for the warning though, ha ha. Can't
be too careful.
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