> May 2nd, 1999: On page one of the newspaper was the picture of a Ferret
Mark
> 2/3. The headlines read, "With this tank I do thee wed." It was an
> endearing story about a young man in the 82nd Airborne who came home on a
two
> day pass to marry his high school sweetheart before being shipped out to
> Albania.
>
> The wedding limousine was substituted for the Ferret, which was
appropriately
> also an airborne vehicle. It was temporarily wearing large stenciled
white
> letters "82 AB" on it's turret and rear engine panel to reflect it's new
unit
> assignment.
>
> The gorgeous young bridge and handsome groom (the later wearing his USA
dress
> blues) squeezed into the turret for a 3 mile ride from the church to the
> reception.
>
> The dgenuilyecked out Ferret, replete with Old Glory and 82'nd AB flags
was
> greeted with passionate cheers and hoorahs from hundreds of well wishers
as
> it lead the wedding convoy to the reception where it was met by about 300
> attendees.
>
> Such public displays of passion and patriotism is as uncommon as good news
on
> page one. Oh one last note... the MVPA decal was also proudly displayed
on
> the scout car. That one was for you guys! Keep em rollin.... Jack Lee
>
>
> PS I have a picture, e-mail if want to see it.
>
>
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