Deron and Sara knew of each other during Sara's college years at Lynchburg College. In perfect timing and as fate would have it, they didn't talk or meet until after Sara graduated. Deron slid into her DMs in the summer of 2016 while Sara was on vacation with her family in Maine. Reluctant to dating, Sara played hard to get, but Deron was patient and persistent. They spent the week texting and talking on the phone and soon realized they should finally meet in person. When Sara returned to Virginia, they went out on their first date to the Depot Grille in Lynchburg. They knew on that day that they would be together forever. They dated for a year, spending many weekends together, while Sara lived in Fredericksburg. When Sara's apartment lease and teaching contract ended that summer, Deron helped move his girlfriend out of her apartment and Kindergarten classroom to live together in Lynchburg. After a few years of house hunting and praying to find the right location, they built a home together. On October 28, 2023 Deron surprised Sara and some of their family and closest friends when he popped the question outside of their home. Sara, and all their guests, thought Deron was arriving at his own surprise birthday party. Little did they know, Deron and his Mom had conspired together to plan an engagement party. They consider themselves blessed to already have so many years, memories, and experiences together. They are so thankful for their supportive and loving families and so many special friends. They treasure their beautiful and simple life and pray for many more happy and healthy years together. They wanted their wedding to reflect what matters most to them - keeping things simple, getting married before their families while joining them together, and in the mountains to reflect Sara's Vermont roots and where they feel closest to God. If you were not included in their special day, please know you were in their hearts and they look forward to a lifetime of memories, as Mr. and Mrs. Walker, celebrating love and life with you!