FWIW - my Mom is still with us - 91 y/o and still living independently on her own - driving - shopping - traveling - everything. But...even so we (my 2 brothers and myself) have encouraged her to document as much detail of her life as possible - including her and our Dad's history.
In fact, just this past July she wrote a fairly long email to all 3 of us including a LOT of details about both their experiences in the Navy. Including this little gem about how they first met....and got hitched:
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Two young Navy Officers came over and asked us to dance. Your Dad asked Sally - and I danced with the other guy. When we sat down your Dad grabbed me and that was the start of our romance. He had free time but I had to work. When he found out his ship was by-passing Norfolk and was anchoring off Newport, R.I. he had to leave. I had already gone by train to meet Grandpa & Grandpa and your Dad had proposed to me giving me a gorgeous ring. I wanted to wait until I was discharged and go home for the wedding. My Service was extended for 6 months so it would be April or May before I would be released. Your father put a lot of pressure on me to marry him as soon as possible. If I married the Navy would then give me a discharge. Going from Virginia to Boston to get married was quite a weather change for me It was so cold and icy everywhere. My upper bunkmate at my Base was discharged after the war and lived in Boston. She was my maid of honor.
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That's pretty good to remember so much - I wish MY memory was that good - sometimes I can't even remember what I did yesterday!
I encourage everyone to spend some time with your folks - before it's too late - now with the Internet it's much easier - get as much background info as you can for posterity!