We met in 2022 aboard the USCGC Eagle, both unaware of the role the other would come to play in our lives. What began as a loyal friendship, built on trust and respect, naturally grew into something more over time. We got engaged on December 28, 2024 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with just the two of us. As we begin this next chapter, we’re excited to build a life rooted in friendship, service, and a shared sense of purpose. While living apart until January 2026, we supported each other through some of life’s biggest milestones, including his graduation from the Coast Guard Academy, my college graduation from the University of Connecticut, and him swearing me in as a reenlisted member of the United States Coast Guard. As we begin writing the next chapter of our story, we are truly grateful for the love, support, and continued blessings you have gifted us with.