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Celebrating 45 Years!

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Celebrating 45 Years!

Celebrating 45 Years!

Larry & Patricia Merchant Dawson were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton on July 31, 1971. Our daughter, Jen, is married to Army Lt. Colonel Jason Arndt, and they have a 5-year-old son, Erich.

Thank you for 45 wonderful years!

All my love,

Larry

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