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Once Jonah and Keely found out they wouldn't be able to get married in February they decided they didn't want to wait. They eloped with a couple of friends and family members in Wilmington NC on Saturday, December 10th, 2022.

The Elopement

Jonah and Keely met at Norwich University before their senior year of college. While at their two-and-a-half-week field training exercise, Operation Agile Leader, they were in the same squad- weapons. Jonah noticed that Keely wasn’t like the other girls, he appreciated Keely’s willingness to step up and do the same tasks the boys were doing. She participated in the rotation for carrying the platoon’s M240, ammo, and extra barrels. Keely thought Jonah was the loud boy, and that by being near him would allow her to fly under the radar. However, during their field training, they became fast friends. Most nights it rained, so the platoon would snap their ponchos together to provide some cover and stay up all night talking and laughing. Their friendship continued to bloom as school started.

The Meeting

They went stargazing, went to chow together, studied together, and Jonah even started teaching Keely how to ballroom dance. Before she knew it, Keely was attending Jonah’s Rugby games and was dubbed the “team nurse” so she would be allowed to remain on the sideline to watch the game. In the late fall, they made it official. Keely took Jonah to meet her Grammy and Jonah took Keely home for Thanksgiving.

The Date

Jonah and Keely started their long-distance journey in January of 2022. Both having separate careers in the Army has led them to different places, but they made sure to see each other every chance they got. Between the time Jonah completed IBOLC and started Airborne, Keely went to spend one of her off weekends with Jonah. They had spent the weekend watching movies, going on Target runs, having coffee dates, playing cribbage by the pool, going to the farmers market, and to the museums on base. Back at Jonah’s, Keely was packing to return home. She was in the bathroom when she heard Jonah call her name. She walked out to see Jonah walking into the room with a little white box in hand. Immediately Keely started to cry, she felt like everything she had dreamed was coming true. Jonah told her everything she needed to hear and asked her to spend the rest of their lives together. Keely said yes and ran into Jonah’s arms.

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Walking distance from the venue* Near Cary Arts CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 45 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming and tablet computers are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.With a stay at The Mayton, you'll be centrally located in Cary, within a 15-minute drive of North Carolina State University and North Carolina State Fairgrounds. This 4-star hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from PNC Arena and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Crabtree Valley Mall.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Cary Arts Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Bond Brothers Beer Company - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Cary Towne Center - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi WakeMed Soccer Park - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Fred G. Bond Metro Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi Park West Village - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi Fresenius Medical Care at Wakemed Raleigh Hospital - 5.2 km / 3.3 mi North Carolina State University - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi Lochmere Golf Club - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi Crossroads Plaza - 7 km / 4.4 mi Koka Booth Amphitheater - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi PNC Arena - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi The nearest major airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 17.5 km / 10.9 miTake advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Enjoy American cuisine at Peck &amp; Plume Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

The Mayton Inn

2 Miles away - about a 6 min drive - Near PNC Arena. Make yourself at home in one of the 124 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.When you stay at Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Raleigh/Cary I-40 (PNC Arena) in Raleigh, you'll be in the business district, a 3-minute drive from North Carolina State University and 6 minutes from North Carolina State Fairgrounds. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from PNC Arena and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Crabtree Valley Mall.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. WakeMed Soccer Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Bond Brothers Beer Company - 3.2 km / 2 mi North Carolina State University - 3.2 km / 2 mi William B. Umstead State Park - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi Dorton Arena - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi PNC Arena - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 4 km / 2.5 mi Cary Arts Center - 4 km / 2.5 mi Carter Finley Stadium - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi Cary Towne Center - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi J.C. Raulston Arboretum - 4.8 km / 3 mi Crossroads Plaza - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi Meredith College - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi Lake Johnson - 6.4 km / 4 mi The preferred airport for Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Raleigh/Cary I-40 (PNC Arena) is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and barbecue grills.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Raleigh? This hotel features 1210 square feet (112 square meters) of event facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh/Cary I-40 (PNC Arena)

3 miles away about a 10 min drive - In Raleigh (Southwest Raleigh)Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. With a stay at Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary in Raleigh (Southwest Raleigh), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Carolina State University and William B. Umstead State Park. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from PNC Arena. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. WakeMed Soccer Park - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi North Carolina State University - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Dorton Arena - 3.2 km / 2 mi PNC Arena - 3.3 km / 2 mi Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi Carter Finley Stadium - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Bond Brothers Beer Company - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi J.C. Raulston Arboretum - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi William B. Umstead State Park - 4.8 km / 3 mi Cary Towne Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Cary Arts Center - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Raleigh Brewing Company - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi Meredith College - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi Lake Johnson - 5.9 km / 3.6 mi The preferred airport for Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Raleigh? This hotel has facilities measuring 1300 square feet (121 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite. Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary.

Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary

3.5 miles away , about a 10 min drive - In the business district Make yourself at home in one of the 71 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves. When you stay at Extended Stay America Suites Raleigh Cary Harrison Ave in Cary, you'll be in the business district, a 5-minute drive from North Carolina State University and 9 minutes from PNC Arena. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from North Carolina State Fairgrounds and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Crabtree Valley Mall. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. William B. Umstead State Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Lake Crabtree County Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi Bond Brothers Beer Company - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi Cary Arts Center - 6 km / 3.7 mi Park West Village - 6 km / 3.7 mi North Carolina State University - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi PNC Arena - 7 km / 4.3 mi Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi Carter Finley Stadium - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi Cary Towne Center - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi WakeMed Soccer Park - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi Fred G. Bond Metro Park - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi North Carolina Museum of Art - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi Dorton Arena - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi The preferred airport for Extended Stay America Suites Raleigh Cary Harrison Ave is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a vending machine. Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.

Extended Stay America - Raleigh - Cary - Harrison Ave.

10 miles away, about a 20 min drive. Near Crossroads Plaza Make yourself at home in one of the 129 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls. Located in Cary, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Cary is in the business district, a 1-minute drive from Crossroads Plaza and 6 minutes from North Carolina State University. This 4-star hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from WakeMed Soccer Park and 5 mi (8.1 km) from North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Crossroads Plaza - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Cary Towne Center - 3.3 km / 2 mi Lake Johnson - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi North Carolina State University - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Fresenius Medical Care at Wakemed Raleigh Hospital - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi Lochmere Golf Club - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi WakeMed Soccer Park - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi Dorton Arena - 7 km / 4.4 mi Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi Kentwood Park - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi J.C. Raulston Arboretum - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi Raleigh Brewing Company - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi Meredith College - 8 km / 5 mi North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 8.1 km / 5 mi The preferred airport for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Cary is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 18.7 km / 11.6 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Cary? This hotel has facilities measuring 1554 square feet (144 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).

Keely & Jonah

Keely & Jonah

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