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Wounded Iraq vet, bride get a wedding to remember

Published 10/03/09

Wedding stories are generally cloying, schmaltzy affairs, but then there's the story of Laura Sauriol and Ferris Butler, who will wed tomorrow at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club on Kent Island.

Courtesy of D. Bryant Photography Laura Sauriol and Ferris Butler will wed Sunday at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club on Kent Island.
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Their story involves a man losing both legs in combat, only to come back home and fall in love with a hospital volunteer, and to propose to her in front of the White House Blue Room Christmas tree, followed by his making plans next year to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa, after hooking a 150-pound tarpon in Central America on a fly rod last month.

But first, the love story.

Sauriol and Butler, who live in...

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Very Impressive - 2009-10-03 13:56:43

I too enjoyed the story. What a great couple who are making a difference in their lives and others. Keep up the great work! Best to you both. Thanks for serving our country!

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Wonderful! - 2009-10-03 09:10:10

what a wonderful story! All the best to you both!

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Congratulations! - 2009-10-03 07:51:41

What an extraordinary young couple! This couple deserves nothing but the best for their future together. Very heartwarming and inspirational story.

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