Jamie Rogers (thanks, Bill): Earlier in the day of Sept. 22, 2012, Dan and Heather Fredenberg were once again feeling in love. Their second wedding anniversary was three days away, and though their first two years of marriage were turbulent, the couple woke up that day gushing. From the morning shift at the drive-thru coffee hut where she worked, Heather texted Dan: "Hey baby have i told you lately how much i love you?!…Thank you for always being by my side.!"
Dan received the text message at the shop where he refurbished classic cars for resale. That day he was prepping a 1978 Z28 Camaro for a new engine. He responded, "Thank u beautiful. I wish u knew how deeply I love u even though i cant…
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