If the age of the bride and groom is added, it is about 200 years. The marriage of the two is like a union of two centuries. Harold Terrence (100) and his sweetheart Jane Sowerlin (96) proved that love is eternal by getting married at this age.
Age is not the only reason why this marriage is discussed. Groom Terence is a World War II veteran. She received a reception on the 80th anniversary of D-Day last Saturday, two days before tying the knot in the town hall of Carentan-les-Marias in Normandy, France.
During the Second World War, on June 6, 1944, about 160,000 Allied troops reached the Normandy coast of France. The day is known as D-Day. When the Allied troops reached the beach, there was a fierce battle with the German-led Axis powers.
However, within weeks of the fighting, the Allies had reached an advantageous position. Turns the tide of war. France was freed from German occupation. Europe finally got rid of the oppression of Adolf Hitler.
Every year, the day is observed by the allied countries led by the United States. This time also the presidents and prime ministers of more than 20 countries including US President Joe Biden joined it. Allied soldiers who took part in World War II also participated.
On this occasion, Terence and Swerlin wanted to make the day memorable. Their marriage was officiated by the mayor of Carentan, Jean-Pierre Lonard. As soon as the bride and groom said ‘I do’, the hallowed guests burst into cheers. They greeted the bride and groom.
Before the wedding ceremony began, the bride-to-be might have wanted to say, ‘Love is not just for the young, we fall in love too.’ Terence called the day the best day of his life.
It goes without saying that the wedding night of the newlyweds was special. The mayor said that they have also received an invitation to have dinner with President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace last Saturday night.
Of course, this marriage is symbolic. No legal obligation. Because the mayor does not have the authority to teach marriage if he is not a resident of Carentan. Terence and Swerlin are US citizens. If they want, they can complete the legal aspects of the marriage back in Florida.
Source: prothomalo