A Lansing couple is celebrating a rare milestone: their love story, which spans 75 years. And the whole village came out to celebrate.
Lansing, Illinois celebrated the 75th wedding anniversary of local couple Mary and Clarence Brookins Wednesday.A Lansing couple is celebrating a rare milestone: their love story, which spans 75 years. And the whole village came out to celebrate.
After all, the lovebirds have been married 75 years.Clarence Brookins won over Mary's family, and then, eventually, Mary.The two wed at City Hall, then built a life together.They started a family, becoming parents to eight children.Hundreds get married on Valentine's Day at Cook County Building downtown Chicago: 'It's perfect'"The value of commitment, no matter what, how to stick it out and honor your vows," Larry A. Brookins said.A procession of police cars and fire trucks passed by their home Wednesday to give their regards. There was a similar parade five years ago during the pandemic, when they celebrated their 70th anniversary. "Just a quick Google search tells you that the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there are less than 1,000 couples in the U.S. that have been married 75 years," Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam said."Always be willing to give in, don't always have to win," he said.The Brookins' actual anniversary date is in May. So, they will have more family members coming in town to celebrate.
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