Centenarian US war veteran weds fiancée in Normandy.
There's no age limit for getting married. During D-Day, Harold Terens served as a radio technician for US soldiers. Soon after the Allies' arrival in Normandy, he wanted to marry his 96-year-old fiancée there.
The 100-year-old US veteran, Harold Terens, will tie the knot with his 96-year-old fiancée Jeanne Swerlin on Saturday in France. Their ceremony will occur at 11 am in Carentan-les-Marais, a village close to the beaches where thousands of American, British, and Canadian troops arrived, marking a significant turning point in the Allied victory against the Nazis.
Following the formal segment, Terens will join his families for a private celebration. If he finds the energy, he could join a parade of veterans in the center of Carentan that afternoon, mentioned Sarah Pasquier, the coordinator for D-Day commemorations in Carentan-les-Marais.
Carentan's mayor, Jean-Pierre Lhonneur, expressed their delight at Terens' decision to wed in their city. He assured them, "We'll provide champagne and a gift in appreciation of Mr. Terens' involvement in the liberation of France."
Terens was stationed in England on D-Day, responsible for transmitting communication with fighter pilots. His group lost almost half of its 60 combat aircraft during the Allies' invasion.
After the landing in Normandy, Terens was relocated there, where he dealt with transporting prisoner-of-war Germans. Subsequently, he joined a covert mission to the Ukraine, where British fighter pilots rested for refueling and bombed Romania's oil fields under German control.
Love at First Sight
After the war, Terens settled back in the US, marrying Thelma and. They brought up three children. In 2018, Thelma passed away. His friend introduced him to Jeanne Swerlin, four years younger and also a widow, in 2021. "He's an amazing guy," Jeanne remarked about her younger partner. "And he's a fantastic kisser," she added.
During the wedding in Normandy, Terens' granddaughter aims to perform "I Will Always Love You" and his granddaughter intends to spread flower petals. Shortly after the reception, they might embark on a honeymoon vacation; however, their itinerary is still a mystery.
