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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 06:45 AM
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Yes, your grandfather's bike might have a "Buddy Seat" installed to allow for bringing your lady along. As stated, VL.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 07:37 AM
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The photos are a touching timeline - that was a good idea.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 09:10 AM
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Cool people and picture. They were the real deal.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Germansheperd
Cool people and picture. They were the real deal.
Yes they were. They were married in April 1937, a month before his 20th birthday, she was 17. This picture was taken around the time they were married. They were married for 79 years. She passed away 3 weeks after he died.
 

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Thanks for sharing that pic with us.
 
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