Air Force Sweethearts Wed
A surprise announcement at No. 3 Squadron saw Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Dan Pezaro, and Air Force Psychologist, FLTLT Carolyn Freeman, tie the matrimonial knot.
Cleared for matrimony
Surrounded by their family, friends, colleagues and helicopters, the couple were married in the No. 3 SQN hangar, on 5 May. The groom wore flight overalls, while the bride wore a white dress she had bought at the last minute.
In response to seeing his prospective bride in white, FLTLT Pezaro said, "Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. She happened to find a dress she liked and that was a bit of a surprise for me."
Engaged since February, the pair was planning to marry in Europe next year, while FLTLT Pezaro would be deployed in France and FLTLT Freeman in Syria.
However, after the untimely passing of their good friend, FLTLT Hayden Madsen, the couple decided to bring the wedding forward and live by his example of living life to the full. They think he would have approved.
FLTLT Pezaro’s proposal was operationally focused and went something like this: "How about getting married now?" To which FLTLT Freeman responded, "Oh, yeah, that sounds awesome!"
So, in true Air Force style, the sweethearts stepped up and seized the day. The question at No. 3 SQN now is, "Who caught the bridal bouquet?"