Man of Honor
Waldy and I have been best friends for 7 years. We met getting certified as AGE mechanics in Texas and also got stationed together in Misawa, Japan for 2.5 years. We were also deployed together for 6 months during Covid. He has been there for me through the worst and the best times. It was a no-brainer for him to be one of my Men of Honor.
Best Man
Mike is the closest person outside of blood I consider a brother. I met him and his ever-lovingly wife, Aziza, through the naive intentions of my late cousin, Julian Gladden. We have been friends for the last 9 years. We have laughed, cried and endured a lot together.
Man of Honor
I have known Cam since I was 14 years old. We met in choir in high school when he was a senior and I was a freshman. Cam was wonderful to me from day one and we have always supported each other and been close. I am honored he is one of me Men of Honor.
Groomsman
This is also another man I have the pleasure of meeting due to Julian's naiveites. Eric has always been one to not hold any punches when telling anyone the truth. Helping not just me but others in growing as human beings. He is truly a one of a kind individual.
Maid of Honor
Kate is my cousin but might as well be my sister with how well we know each other and how much we love each other. She is the person I call when I need help or advice. She also had a HUGE hand in planning this wedding so I am so lucky to have her as one of my bridesmaids.
Groomsman
By far the goofiest dread headed human I've ever had the honor of being friends with. Rufus has the uncanny ability to make anyone laugh during the toughest moments of anyone's life. I am proud to have him by my side at all times.
Bridesperson
Danny has been in my life since I was 14 years old. They became my sibling and we are always open with each other and have the same views. Pride is an understatement of the way I see Dani.
Groomsman
This one is a very unique relationship. Everyone who knows me, knows I love to play video games in my spare time. I was on a short CONUS tour to Las Vegas in April of 2017 when I decided to fire up my PlayStation and play some zombies. I met Eli in a random lobby under the name of "DobbyDabz". We bonded over the experience to the point we continued being friends growing closer over the span of 7 years.
Bridesmaid
We met on my first deployment in 2019-2020 and she taught me how to salsa, meringue, and bachata. We are always uplifting each other, keeping each other accountable, and making jokey-jokes.
Groomsman
Sir Thomas Hafner is a close friend of mine of which I take the most joy in creating bonds with him that jokingly, steal him away from the bonds, He and Rufus created before I even joined the inner circle. We've had plenty of deep conversations that have resulted in an unbreakable friendship.
Bridesman
Here we go...we met in England at the end of my second deployment and we just couldn't stop laughing the first day we met. He is an incredible, reliable, and trustworthy friend to both Khial and I.
Groomsman
This man has been the light of my experience in Japan between 2017-2020. He has helped me with very difficult circumstances. There was once a time were working from midnight to noon, and I decided to take a nap during shift. He miraculously saved me from the almost unavoidable consequences from dereliction of duty charge I would have received. He's always looking out for his people in any way he can.
Bridesmaid
CiCi is Roger's other half (as well as mine). Since the day we met we have just thrived and encouraged each other's chaotic behavior, making her one of my closest friends. She's also stunningly beautiful.
Groomsman
Austin and I have a great understanding of each other due to our military experience and being able to relate to things I come to the group about whenever I gripe about my workday or any other situations, I need help resolving. Although I met him in person for the first time in Nov. 2023. we've been close friends for 5+ years.