Debbie and Barry

We've been married 41 beautiful years after falling in love at first sight. Today that love is stronger than ever. Best friends forever 💓

Placed 24th

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting Debbie and Barry in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to aid both the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana in their respective missions to support hunger relief and ocean conservation.

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How did your love story begin?

Well when I was at the University of Cincinnati my Freshman year, me and my friend Dave went to Alexander's pub first Friday in April 1981. We met these 2 girls there and Debbie was one of them with her girlfriend Sherri. I saw Debbie for the first time and said to myself, this woman is going to my wife. She felt the same. Love at first sight. Who would've guessed finding love in a night club. The rest was history! She and I struggled as I pushed to finish my college degree. Made it!

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

So many to share! Our honeymoon heading to Hilton Head from Cincinnati in my Pontiac Le Mans. It was like the conversations were so sincere on that drive we had so much fun. In disbelief we were husband and wife! Then I blew a tire somewhere in Tennessee. A nice man stopped to help us. A day later we were back on the road. That's life. We've lived it ever since! Walking like together enveloped in true LOVE!

What would you do with $20,000?

Most likely share it with our 2 children. A family trip perhaps.

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