Duncan and Kirby met back in 2016 through a young adult group at Berean Bible Church. After being loose acquaintances and running in the same social circles for a number of years, their friendship grew and became more intentional in January 2019. Duncan asked Kirby to go with him to the PA farm show and they soon started spending more time together. They officially started dating in October of that year.
Duncan proposed while on their second mission trip to Alaska on July 18th, 2021. On a breezy Sunday afternoon after church, Duncan tried to get Kirby to a local park that they had been to the year before. The park is popular for hiking and they had pictures taken on a cute bridge there previously. Kirby (being the practical gal she is) suggested they go home and eat lunch before hiking. Back at the house she changed out of her Sunday dress and into sweat pants. Duncan then wondered how he was going to get her to change back without arousing suspicion. With some convincing, she changed and off they went. While getting pictures on the bridge, Duncan got down on one knee and popped the question. Kirby was completely surprised as everything had gone over her head. Now here they are!