Charles Coates

We have been married for 56 years and my husband spent 20 Years in the US Army. Of that 20 years he spent two years in Vietnam.

Placed 27th

in their group

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How did your love story begin?

I baby sat for his sister and she introduced us. He had just come back from his first tour in Vietnam. She invited him to dinner one Sunday afternoon. His brother dared him to kiss me and he did and that 57 years ago.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Having our children. However we have lost our three girls. We have our son left.

What would you do with $20,000?

Buy a house

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