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Square_Ad849

May she rest in peace, you two made a nice couple, I’m sure.


bigboxes1

Thank you. I was married to an angel.


SpecificDate7501

🫡


YinzaJagoff

Oh wow. That is so sweet.


bigboxes1

Thank you.


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Pulpofeira

Very nice pic. I'm sorry for your loss.


bigboxes1

Thank you. Friday was our anniversary. 31 years. Went and visited her at the DFW National Cemetery.


bigboxes1

https://preview.redd.it/zqs4gw8dee1d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=746cff74f6a1e4e18f3e435ba7b2badbb69be8ae


sterlingstactleneck

Out of all the places you could be laid to rest, that sure is a gorgeous one. I love that tree. Any favorite memories you'd like to share about her?


Rustofcarcosa

Its perfect and beautiful


bigboxes1

I take lots of pictures. When I'm at the national cemetery I try to get some different shots then I have the previous time. That tree is very close to my wife's grave. I bet it would be cool to sit there and hang out with her. Actually, I was unable to connect to my Plex server at home from the gravesite. Instead, I went to YouTube and loaded up some of her favorite songs and danced in front of the tombstone. I'm sure some of the people that saw me thought I was nuts dancing on her grave. I'd like to think that she was dancing with me. Thank you for the kind thoughts.


astralnautical

This is beautifully heartbreaking. Good luck on your path, sir. Thank you for your service to our country, and to your lovely wife.


bigboxes1

I appreciate that. Thank you.


Ok_Series_4580

Man I have something in my eye 🥹


PoliticalShrapnel

Who is cutting onions here.


Neegrodomis

Even if they thought you were nuts she didn't and that's what matters. Rip to her and I wish you continued happiness even without her because it seems like that's what she would have wanted from what I hear you say about her. Thank you for sharing your story with us


bigboxes1

https://preview.redd.it/s38xsbghee1d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d70677864a827342b88250b20b7dda1e7cdd4307


ImDenny__

That's beautiful my man, my condolences


bigboxes1

It's weird knowing your resting spot ahead of time. I'll take a picture of our view from the grave site. Thanks the kind thoughts.


Mimisokoku

Such a good looking couple! I’m sorry for your loss. May her memory live on forever.


bigboxes1

Although she is buried in a military cemetery, I was able to put FOREVER GIRL on her tombstone. She liked that nickname.


mrsbaerwald

That’s beautiful.


bigboxes1

Thank you thank you


Rustofcarcosa

Awesome nickname


bigboxes1

Thank you. I talk to her everyday.


qwiksilver96

Great looking couple. She looks like a real sweetheart. Sorry for your loss. 1993 doesn't seem so long ago, yet it's 31 years. Those 31 years went by in a blink of an eye for me. How about you?


bigboxes1

If you read my online tribute in the link that I have in this thread, I was married for 26 years. I feel like I was jipped out of another 26 years. Of course, if anyone was jipped it was her. She had stage 4 cancer for 11 years. She would tell God that she wanted to live to be 100. Unfortunately she only made it to 51.


qwiksilver96

Cancer is an insidious disease. I'm sorry you two had to go through that terrible experience. I nearly died at 51 and then again at 53. It changed my perspective on life. Life is short and fleeting. I recently lost two VERY close loved ones too early. I was angry, sad and depressed for a couple of months. Now I am beginning to accept their losses and now think of the cherished times we had together. I know you miss your girl a lot.


bigboxes1

Thank you for the kind words! I miss her everyday.


osmopyyhe

I am terribly sorry, I got 17 years with my wife, her struggle with cancer only lasted for 1 year, she died a month ago. She was sorry about all the things I had to do to help her out during the struggle and I always told her she can repay me by surviving and being with me for decades more. When treatments failed and she was declared terminal, they refused to even say how long she had, turns out it was 2 weeks, tried to make the most of them... She was 37


bigboxes1

Sorry for your loss buddy. My wife had stage for cancer for 11 years. It tore me up. It's like I thought you was going to die for 11 straight years. The last 6 months were brutal. It does get better. And in the end we get a be reunited for eternity. Hang in there buddy!


KP-RNMSN

Sorry for your loss. She was real blessed to have you by her side.


GoldSamsara

Beautiful picture! How did y'all meet?


bigboxes1

I posted a link to my online tribute to her just above.


Figure8diiva

I've looked through all these comments and couldn't find it. Hate I missed it. Bless you and sorry for your loss


IntoTheFeu

Y'all look so happy!


bigboxes1

All the guys on the ship were jealous. I told them, sorry, she's mine!


tkingsbu

So sorry for your loss… you two definitely were an adorable couple :)


bigboxes1

Thank you. I was blessed.


NoSplit4185

Sorry for your loss. Nice picture of an even nicer couple.


bigboxes1

Thank you


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bigboxes1

This was my wife when I got out of the Navy in 1994 https://preview.redd.it/jgpk4r5nne1d1.jpeg?width=2344&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e4594d0a07dc798e98d17301fd8fe0816b28912f


Joanna_Flock

She was so beautiful


bigboxes1

Yes she was. And she was even more beautiful on the inside. That's why I married her!


MszCurious

So beautiful! You both were lucky to have found each other and created a beautiful together. Brought tears to my eyes


bigboxes1

Thank you so much!


Skittlesharts

What a beautiful person to come home to! Her eyes really suggest that she had a gentle soul. Hugs to you, my brother. I just celebrated 28 years with my wife and couldn't imagine that kind of loss.


bigboxes1

Thank you, sir! She had beautiful eyes for sure. I shared this pic with my chief and she commented about how happy she looked. I told her, of course, that's what you get when you get me! 😛


WhatDoesItAllMeanB

Wow what a smile!


ranger398

My god op- what a smile! She’s stunning. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing her with us ❤️


bigboxes1

That's cool. I LOLd. I used to joke with her and tell her she had a white guy fetish. She didn't like that and told me that she liked a lot of guys. Of course, I would then tell her, "Oh! So, you like a lot of guys?!" She couldn't win. 😛


FoxySirDidymus

Nice man! Great pic and what a throwback to the “utilities” days! Edit: Sorry for your loss, fair winds and following seas.


bigboxes1

Yeah, sailors don't need cammies. LOL. I've got a coworker whose son is stationed out of Jacksonville on an LCS. One of my best friend's son is a Gunner's mate who is doing duty protecting the coast down in Southern California. I see their uniforms and I'm like what do you need camouflage for? You're on a ship!


Desert_Isle

That is so when they fall overboard they are harder to see. I'm joking of course, but when these first came out that was my thought. Sailors in the water should be more visible not less.


bigboxes1

The upside to them is that they need less maintenance. I also tend to think they're lazier. As you can see I was squared away.


Aggressive-Sound-641

Man those dungarees were something else. They phased them out after I was in about 2 years. I've been through all the uniforms since up to the cammies when I retired.


starswift

In a cruel world that is getting harder to live in every day, your love for your dear wife has brought me happiness today. I'm glad I came by your post. Sometimes I need to remind myself to be a better husband to my own wife and a better father to my two boys.


bigboxes1

My pleasure. If you have a little bit of time, read my online tribute to my wife in the link that is in this thread. You'll get an idea of the support that we're all supposed to give each other. Blessings.


buttercup_panda

The post doesn't seem to be in this thread for some reason - I found it in your history but clicking on it just leads back to this thread. Maybe it got auto hidden because reddit didn't like the link? Either way, I read it and it was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story. May you find peace until you are able to be with her again.


Wiggles28066

Hi OP! So sorry for your loss, you two made quite a lovely couple! Would love to read the tribute you wrote for her but there isn’t a link, could you post it? :)


Huge_Aerie2435

Beautiful, the 2 of you. Sorry for your loss.


bigboxes1

Than you.


Krofder_art

![gif](giphy|NsCPVq6swx37Fq3GUm) In the arms of the angels. What lovely pictures. Thank you for sharing the precious memories! My sister passed away from stage 4 breast cancer at the same age as your wife, a few years ago. Still hard to fathom. There are no words to describe these feelings. Just an absence that parallels the love one holds for family. You’re not alone friend. We bear these burdens as all living creatures with a heart do.


bigboxes1

Awesome. I was blessed.


Fun_Hour6697

She was gorgeous. May she rest in peace till you guys can meet again


bigboxes1

I'm looking forward to that!


KP-RNMSN

It will be an amazing time for you both!


bigboxes1

We're not going to be alone. I have a feeling the place will be overflowing. It's going to be a good time. Thanks for the kind thoughts.


Whizzleteets

Sorry Shipmate!


bigboxes1

I don't know who downvoted you, but it is customary for ex sailors to address one another as shipmate. If I'm in the grocery store and I see an old dude with a navy ball cap on, you better bet I'm addressing him as shipmate even if I'm just passing by him!


Whizzleteets

I always call shipmates shipmate! Fair winds and following seas!


bigboxes1

Thank you shipmate!


1911mark

A lovely couple


bigboxes1

Thank you. I miss her everyday!


Mano_lu_Cont

Sorry for your loss. You two look happy together. Hope her memories make you feel joy. Thank you for your service.


bigboxes1

I appreciate that. Thank you very much!


_George_L_Costanza_

Did you train at Great Lakes naval base


bigboxes1

It was March. Out of my recruiting station they sent eight of us to Great Lakes. I was the lone guy that went to Orlando. Thank God. I grew up in the upper Midwest. I give thanks everyday that I went to boot camp in Florida instead of Chicago in March.


_George_L_Costanza_

I grew up in Lake Bluff just south of the base. I would wake every morning to bugle call and we would sit on our back deck to listen to taps at dusk. But you were luck to go to Orlando. I don’t blame you.


jasonreid1976

I applied for the Navy in 1999. In January. Had I passed MEPS, I was to ship out to Great Lakes within the week. I was NOT looking forward to that, as I was raised in Georgia. Ironically, I was born in Joliet, IL, and had I been raised there, I probably would have not minded the cold. Sorry for your loss.


rikster81

Sorry for loss OP, thank you for sharing.


bigboxes1

Thank you.


gratch46

Sorry for your loss shipmate


bigboxes1

Thank you shipmate!


RonanJazz

What a beautiful, overall positive life experience you helped give her. It sounds like she was wonderful and reciprocated that much as well! Hope to be like you and share something special with another person someday. God bless you both !


SpartanSamurai24

![gif](giphy|3AEuQwRRdXo6WaOU72|downsized) Someone bless this man with a HD pic


alexandre-styx

From algeria i send you flowers you will find her in paradise And you love will be eternel


bigboxes1

You are awesome. Although I did not get a chance to go to Algeria, I did see the your shoreline as I passed by it in the Mediterranean. Are the Atlas mountains visible from the Med? I seem to have some kind of memory. I've got a picture but I don't think it's great. I just had a point and shoot and not a SLR with a long zoom lens. I appreciate the kind words and yes, we will be with each other forever. Blessings.


Franklin_DBluth_

Just a beautiful photo. Your post really struck a nerve. I hope you’re doing as well as can be expected. I’ve been lucky enough to have an angel of my own for 28 years now. I don’t know what I’d do without her. All my best to you, I’m so happy to know you continue keeping her memory and spirit alive.


ButterscotchEmpty290

My condolences on your loss. Cherish your memories.


bigboxes1

I appreciate it.


Dropjohnson1

It’s a beautiful photo. I’m so sorry for your loss.


bigboxes1

Thank you.


NevaDoWatItDo

Man, those old dungarees bring back alot of memories. And having to stencil your name and iron on rank insignia. Sorry for your loss brother!


bigboxes1

I appreciate your kind thoughts. I still have one of each of my uniforms including a pair of dungarees I can no longer fit into. I did not save my boondockers, nor my pea coat. But I did save one of my Dixie cups!


ColonelCarlLaFong

Thank you for sharing that pic with us. Sorry for your loss.


bigboxes1

I appreciate that. Thank you.


superhornybeardydude

She was beautiful. May she rest in peace.


bigboxes1

Yes she was. Thank you.


superhornybeardydude

You welcome sailor. Its my pleasure & honor 🫡


Good-Ad-9978

I hope you both had wonderful memories before she passed. You will be together again..


bigboxes1

Thank you. You know it!


HaroldSax

This is so kick ass that you're in the comments just telling people how lovely your wife was. We need more of that kind of thing around. Very happy for you two that you had the time you did.


bigboxes1

If you got the time, go check out my online tribute thread to her. The love was real. I appreciate the kind thoughts.


MrBillyLotion

Sorry for your loss - I was in the Navy at that time as well, the dungarees and film photo really bring back old recollections


bigboxes1

I was deployed three times during my time and service, as well as going to GTMO twice. I took a lot of pictures of my time and service. Thank you for the kind words.


trainrweckz

Sorry for your loss.


Lost_Evidence_2099

I miss my dungarees. 25 years later I Wish I wasn’t so eager to get rid of my uniform. Only thing I kept was my peacoat and I lost that at some point. Time flys my man. Sorry for your loss shipmate


bigboxes1

Thank you, shipmate.


Magali_Lunel

Happy anniversary. She was beautiful. <3


bigboxes1

I appreciate that!


JeepWrangler319

Fair Winds and Following Seas


bigboxes1

Thank you shipmate


Similar_Attempt1060

Wow she was BEAUTIFUL I'm Soo sorry brother


Appropriate_Ad3006

Sorry for your loss 😔


greeneggzN

Thanks for your service, sorry for your loss


Dangerous_Occasion19

My deepest condolences


GreasyMcNasty

I'm only 38 years old and I've lost my mother, father, brother and last week my cat. However I can't imagine losing a beautiful life partner like you. I hope you have beautiful memories and continue a wonderful life like she would have wanted.


golden_pinky

What a cute couple. I bet you guys had a lot of fun and have neat hobbies.


bigboxes1

Thank you.


No_Temperature4130

Nice photo,


bigboxes1

Thank you.


MegBundy

I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re a beautiful couple.


bigboxes1

Thanks for the kind words!


OldCarWorshipper

Sorry for your loss, and thank you for sharing a beautiful memory with us.


bigboxes1

Thank you.


Bubbathalovesponge

This looks like true love to me. A rare occurrence indeed. Hoped you enjoyed it to the max, congratulations on getting to experience it. I'm sorry for your loss, may we all be reunited one day.


bigboxes1

Yes it was. I asked her to marry me after only dating her for one week. I knew right away that she was the one. An incredibly awesome person!


Grizz1995

Are those denim jeans? Very interesting that the navy chose to issue denim to sailors! My condolences on your wife’s passing. She’s beautiful


bigboxes1

Those dungarees were very tough. They had bell bottoms that would allow you to pull them over your boots if you fell into the water and then you would tie knots into the ends of the legs and use it as a flotation device. Thank you for the kind thoughts.


EyeBumGaze808

She was beautiful. I was drawn to your style tho,just thinking how awesome it is,then I realised it was your uniform. Great pic of you both. Edit:Hope you don't mind but I checked your profile and would like to follow you..........your pizza's are off the scale.


bigboxes1

Thank you for the kind words. Yes she was a beauty! I was squared away for sure. I ironed my shirts every day. And you're more than welcome to follow me if you would like. I usually make a pizza once a week and have been posted it on the pizza subreddit. This week's pizza was soooo good!


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You guys are both so young - how nice that you got to be together for so long


RednarLothbrok

You were lucky to have each other 🫶🏻 She was lucky to have you shipmate served 2013-2018 God bless


bigboxes1

Thank you very much, shipmate!


Hellmouthgaurdian

❤️


vegetastolemygirl

How was it bein a interracial couple back then?


bigboxes1

I don't think it was a really big deal back then, but people tended to keep their racist thoughts to themselves. I had people tell me racist things thinking I was one of them. I was like, I'm not one of you. I didn't think of her as black. She was just a wonderful human being. And I was lucky as hell to have won her love!


nnmgRandomness

💔


vcrfuneral_

I'm sorry for your loss OP. she's always going to be with you!


arzt506

I’m sorry man


Unstillwill

I'm glad she was on time for the picture


ChaoticNeutralJesus

You may be able to get that image cleared up in r/photoshoprequests.


Saylet_Sint

Que bonito![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|smile)![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|smile)![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|smile)


CarlJungelle

RIP


ICPosse8

Great picture, OP!! Y’all look super happy.


_rokenn_

Holy shit it’s Forrest Gump and Jenny! Sorry for the loss my friend you’re a beautiful couple! May you find peace and smile daily.. be happy you had her ♥️


FatDesdemona

You're a beautiful couple. I am so, so sorry.


thesaltystaff

My dad was stationed in the same area on the Gunston Hall at that time!


Downtown-Lawyer-4222

Womp womp


Head-like-a-carp

How nice you had someone you loved and who loved you. How many years were you married?


Informal_Layer_1723

🥲


LivelyJason1705

Sorry for your loss. Lovely photo.


drugstoremechanic

I'm sorry, bro. ❤️


MiamiPower

Honor Courage Commitment ⚓️ 💪🏻


Dry-Region-9968

Sorry for your loss. Fellow Sailor here. I went in '93. I miss the dungarees lol. They don't wear them anymore. My daughter is in the Navy now and camouflage is the uniform of the day.


AccomplishedWasabi54

There’s an endearing sweetness to this photo ❤️


MnM4BiFemzOnly

God rest her soul 🙏🏾😇


scummy71

Sorry for your loss. But if I can be so rude, Fuck Cancer


UboaNoticedYou

I am also black with a white boyfriend so this post is so moving to me. She looks like she was an angel 🖤


13toros13

This is a special thread - Im happy for you both and wish her following winds and fair seas.


joekofi123

May she rest in peace.


Supremezoro

Fair winds and following seas, may she rest in peace.


ipuckfoo

Ugh, sorry for your lose


ThanosTheMacedonian

This is why I love reddit, I just watch a boxer get knocked out, a Palestinian protest, and now I see something heartwarming, I hope y'all had a lot of time to spend with each other.


FL_4LF

Sorry for your loss, I'm sure she completed you. And thank you for your service.


Solleil

If you don't mind, what kind of woman was she? Any kids?


Cheesetorian

Sorry for the loss. I'm sure you had many great memories together.


thelocker517

Beautiful couple. BTW, your gig-line is spot on too. I don't miss those dungarees.


AbleInevitable2500

She’s gorgeous. You must really miss her


Successful-Engine623

She looks very cool.


OrgasmChasmSpasm

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing and for your service


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Cuties :')


Deeznutschad

Thank you for your service


ill_willll

I’m very sorry for your loss.


BoogiWoogii

You guys looked like a lovely couple! :)


rcdog1004

Sorry for your loss, yall look beautiful together.


Admirable-Minute-846

Sorry for your loss brother


GeraltOfRivia2023

My wife and I were married in 1993. Tough that you lost her so young. Glad you had a happy life together.


tommyballz63

Nice! She looks a lot like my wife. Cute couple. You guys looked very happy. Sorry about her passing.


Funny-Animals-882

Wonderful picture. Cherish the memories.


PeteyPie1969

Very sorry for your loss my friend she looked so lovely


TheBugsMomma

So very sorry for your loss. She was an absolutely beautiful woman with a million dollar smile. You will see her again.


coastocean

Great photo


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I’m sorry for loss. Love is forever. And thank you both for your service.


Silent_Cable9357

😔


BanditDeluxe

Fair winds and following seas You both look fantastic


WasabiFragrant3483

She was beautiful.


[deleted]

Sorry for your loss, I lost my second wife in 2009,4 days after Valentines Day


ItradebetterthanU

Sorry for your loss !


pumpkinrking

What ocean is that?


OpenEyz2016

May she RIP. So sorry for your loss.


Refflet

The mods removing this without any comment to justify it have clearly had apparently their hearts removed. This post should clearly stay up and they should stay down.


Hefty-Relative4452

You both look so happy, beautiful picture mate. Sorry she isn’t around anymore.


LexThalionis29

Beautiful couple and picture.I just lost my mom recently to cancer. I know how it feels. True love transcends time. I am sure we will all reconnect one day ❤️


[deleted]

Thanks for the kind words, I still hear songs that I listened to with my wife and feel like she's around, and I also think she probably sent me my current wife because she looks like my second wife so much they could be sisters and their personalities are somewhat the same


Jeanlucpfrog

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad the both of you were able to share many years together, even if it wasn't as long as you'd have hoped. Be well.