Three years ago, our journey began - not with grand fireworks or sweeping gestures, but with something far more powerful: a quiet certainty. We found each other at a Chick-Fil-A full of noise and from that moment on, nothing felt more right.

We were just two people, learning to navigate love, life, and the future together. But with each step, we discovered how much stronger we were side by side.

From sunny days in California where I met Haley’s family, to anniversary getaways in the charming streets of Charleston, every destination became a memory, every moment a snapshot of our growing love. We cheered for the Gamecocks on fall Saturday’s and made tradition that felt like home.

But love isn’t just built on the sunny days. It’s forged in the moments that test you. And Haley stood by me in the hardest ones- believing in me, lifting me up, and guiding me through my journey in the Air Force. Because of her, I found the strength to chase a dream that now, I proudly hold: a pilot slot.

Through every challenge, our bond only grew stronger. Our laughter grew louder. Our dreams grew bigger. And now, on April 17th, 2026, we stand at the edge of our biggest adventure yet- marriage.