European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 14, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse The Loving Way from Illinois to Italy no Winter afternoon behind the dorms at Chanute fab near Champaign Urbana. Iii., 20-year-old Diana Carver was tossing her trash into a dumpster. Rick Aragon saw her from the win Dow in his room and that was it. Love at first sight. He followed the air Force student to the dining Hall and attempted to strike up a Romance but she would have no part of it. His reputation As a party animal had preceded him she told him. Near Midnight a few nights later he and some buddies tossed pebbles at her window. When she shyly appeared in hair curlers and a Robe he serenaded her with a Tenor s rendition of we wish you a merry Christmas his friends acting As backup and refused to Stop until she agreed to go out with him. By memorial Day weekend the couple were mar ried by the mayor of Mountain Home Idaho. His Honor was on the Way to a Parade so he wore a Shriner s uniform. Rick and Diana found True love and a lasting relationship now celebrating its 21st Valentine s Day. It was one of those tech school romances that s not supposed to work out said Rick at Aviano a Italy where he and his wife Diana Are stationed. He is a master sergeant with the 401st civil engr so where he works As a first sergeant. She is a technical sergeant who does administrative work for the 401st fighter Wing s commander. Their love goes in cycles says Diana. She noted that it took cars for her to realize that Rick was her 8as
