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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThis couple waited to get married over 50 years and today they can make their love official.
https://twitter.com/Bipartisanism/status/614492054798733313
Adorable couple together for 55 years marry as Texas AG blasts Supreme Court ruling
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/06/adorable-couple-together-for-55-years-marry-as-texas-ag-blasts-supreme-court-ruling/
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This couple waited to get married over 50 years and today they can make their love official. (Original Post)
cal04
Jun 2015
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Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)1. I do think they should have gotten a discount.
It is the least the government could do for them after 54 years of oppression.
OldEurope
(1,273 posts)2. Thank you for sharing!
shenmue
(38,506 posts)3. Who's chopping onions?
That is sweet.
Spazito
(50,451 posts)5. Wonderful...
I loved they asked for a seniors' discount, brought a big smile to my face.
realFedUp
(25,053 posts)6. Love this story.
ladyVet
(1,587 posts)7. Dang it, I'm crying again.
They've been together almost as long as I've been alive!
progressoid
(49,998 posts)8. Sweet!
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)9. What a great day...
I have been able to rec every post I have read today.
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)10. k&r
Feron
(2,063 posts)11. This story made me tear up..
Great post and it's a great way to end the day!
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)12. K and R
Aerows
(39,961 posts)13. 55 Years :)
Lovely couple. They have a shine in their eyes that says they love each other as much as they did the day they met .
Something got in my eye ...