99-year-old man marries for the first time - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 06-24-2011, 10:05 PM

http://www.11alive.com/news/article/...the-first-time

5:37 PM, Jun 24, 2011

ROCHESTER, NY (NBC) - It may have taken nearly a century, but a Rochester, New York man says he's finally found his soul-mate. Gilbert Herrick has just married for the first time -- at age 99!

Herrick retired from the postal service and courageously fought for our country during World War II.

"I was on three invasions -- North Africa, Sicily and southern France," he said.

Herrick earned a purple heart for his bravery but there was always something missing in his real heart.

"Never found the right girl 'til I found her," he said.

She is Virginia Hartman and she's 86. And this was the cupid's arrow - hand-painted china that was on display at their nursing home.

Herrick used to do oil paintings and wanted to meet the artist.

"I kept going back to talk to her," he said. "There's nobody here that I can talk to, so I kept visiting her. It led to a romance."

"His art ability comes out right away and I just thought he's somebody I can talk to," she said.

"She asked if we could have a room to share. And, they said you can only have it if you're married. So, she said let's get married," he said. "And I said yes!"

On June 4, surrounded by friends, family and nursing home staff, they made it official.

"It was a beautiful day. We had a beautiful wedding. A lot of people," he said.

The two are living proof that love has no age and they say they're going to make the most out of the time they have together.

"We both feel we're gonna have a good time no matter what," Virginia said. "So if it's something if we're too frail to do it too bad, we're going to do it anyway."

(NBC News)

Marvo301 · 06-24-2011, 10:12 PM

God bless the happy couple! Maybe there is still hope left for me! After all I'm only 46!!!

tiredmike59 · 06-24-2011, 10:26 PM

She Must Be A Gold Digger.
Why Would A Young Chick Like That Marry A 99 Year Old Geezer ?

dlemond · 06-24-2011, 10:44 PM

Besides never having exerienced marriage before, he also noted, "I never got to be nagged. I'm killing two birds with one stone."

He went on to say:

"What were we just talking about?"

dakert · 06-24-2011, 10:44 PM

Nobody had better balk about gays or lesbians wanting to marry--after all, these people can't pro-create either!!!!!!

catlover79 · 06-24-2011, 11:27 PM

I guess he needs a Miracle Ear to hear sweet nothings in his ear??

Family Ties Forever! · 06-25-2011, 02:16 AM

That's a nice story.

catlover79 · 06-25-2011, 12:34 PM

It really is...God bless them.

Janice · 06-25-2011, 04:39 PM

How nice for them.

Schmoopie · 06-26-2011, 02:57 AM

What a wonderful story! And just for the record, my mom got married in 2009 and my stepdad was in his 60's-and this is his first marriage! Someone at the wedding came up to me and said "He's been waiting his whole life for her." OMG, I almost cried!

old grouch · 06-26-2011, 09:06 AM

I guess we all have to go some time.

06-24-2011, 10:05 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	99-year-old man marries for the first time http://www.11alive.com/news/article/...the-first-time 5:37 PM, Jun 24, 2011 ROCHESTER, NY (NBC) - It may have taken nearly a century, but a Rochester, New York man says he's finally found his soul-mate. Gilbert Herrick has just married for the first time -- at age 99! Herrick retired from the postal service and courageously fought for our country during World War II. "I was on three invasions -- North Africa, Sicily and southern France," he said. Herrick earned a purple heart for his bravery but there was always something missing in his real heart. "Never found the right girl 'til I found her," he said. She is Virginia Hartman and she's 86. And this was the cupid's arrow - hand-painted china that was on display at their nursing home. Herrick used to do oil paintings and wanted to meet the artist. "I kept going back to talk to her," he said. "There's nobody here that I can talk to, so I kept visiting her. It led to a romance." "His art ability comes out right away and I just thought he's somebody I can talk to," she said. "She asked if we could have a room to share. And, they said you can only have it if you're married. So, she said let's get married," he said. "And I said yes!" On June 4, surrounded by friends, family and nursing home staff, they made it official. "It was a beautiful day. We had a beautiful wedding. A lot of people," he said. The two are living proof that love has no age and they say they're going to make the most out of the time they have together. "We both feel we're gonna have a good time no matter what," Virginia said. "So if it's something if we're too frail to do it too bad, we're going to do it anyway." (NBC News) Attached Images
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dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Besides never having exerienced marriage before, he also noted, "I never got to be nagged. I'm killing two birds with one stone." He went on to say: "What were we just talking about?"
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06-25-2011, 02:16 AM	#7
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06-26-2011, 02:57 AM	#10
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	What a wonderful story! And just for the record, my mom got married in 2009 and my stepdad was in his 60's-and this is his first marriage! Someone at the wedding came up to me and said "He's been waiting his whole life for her." OMG, I almost cried!
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06-24-2011, 10:26 PM	#3
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	She Must Be A Gold Digger. Why Would A Young Chick Like That Marry A 99 Year Old Geezer ?

06-24-2011, 10:44 PM	#5
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	Nobody had better balk about gays or lesbians wanting to marry--after all, these people can't pro-create either!!!!!!

06-24-2011, 11:27 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I guess he needs a Miracle Ear to hear sweet nothings in his ear??

06-25-2011, 12:34 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	It really is...God bless them.

06-25-2011, 04:39 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	How nice for them.

06-26-2011, 09:06 AM	#11
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	I guess we all have to go some time.