Thursday January 31, 2008 www. dcadvocate.net Announcements HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY PAPA We Love you! Love, Joscelyn, Kadelynn, Kendin, Gwen, Tootsie, Ashley, Kade, Daschele, and Shawn InMmryo rs. S-hma 4-16-99 o 2-4-0 The family of Rick and Rita Harris are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their son, Richard Harris, to Kristi Pearce. Richard is the grandson of the late Richard Harris of Amesville, Ohio and the grandson of Norma and Harold Sayre of Amesville, Ohio. Kristi is the daughter of Dee Dee and Mike Gunnison of Trenton, and Rickey Pearce of Newberry Kristi is the grand- daughter of Regina Benson and the late Duard Benson of Trenton and Delores Manning and the late Bob Pearce of Newberry Pvt. James E. Cole and Pvt. ,*Matthew Ban- nano are to graduate boot- > camp and AIT Training Feb. 7 2008. When two of the most wonderful young boys in the world meet-- you get "best friends." When those two best friends join the army together, you get "great privates", when those two reat pvts put their heart and soul into being the best they can be--you get "very respected soldiers"-- now those two wonderful young boys, best friends, great pvts and respected soldiers have become men. You get, two of the most proud moms in the world, not only because of all you have accomplished, but mostly because of the men you've be- come. Know our hearts are with ypu each and every day Momma D and Mqmma J. V a Tirthday McQueen Love Arnold, Dessie, Les L, indsey and Corey A June wedding is planned. 0 t 1 out Dear Mama, It's been three years Since you last held me tight And listened to my laughter All through that final night I'm still doing great Jesus watches over me He loves little children I wish you could see I know it was hard While you took care of me To finis your college. And earn a degree But now you have earned it I'm so proud of you Your family and friends Are proud of you, too My sisters are growing And have a new baby brother I know from experience They have the best mother! Please give them a kiss From their brother above Wrap them in your arms And give them my love Although you can't see me I'm watching over you I'll always be beside you In everything you do. Mama, I love you Love Kristofer THANK YOU JESUS Thank you Jesus for this man. Hold him, Father, in your hand. Lead him and guide him in Your way. We are proud of who you became. May you grow and prosper for His sake. Thank You Jesus for this man. Bless hm daily and keep him safe! Happy Birthday Dawson with our love, Rayburn & Marian EFASTfU Page 4 Ui (oaut",ft" ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED 1 __~--31 1 I II I~I "fl-olY Voe/" "I'hnt'