John Cook and Waverly Cole are doing what they’ve been doing for 50 years — traveling, enjoying the company of friends and giving to charitable causes.
Cook, an 88-year-old retired teacher and school counselor, and Cole, a 78-year-old retired physician, are poised to celebrate their 50th anniversary April 15 with a cocktail party among friends. At last week’s Servicemembers Legal Defense Network dinner in Washington, the two were recognized on stage for reaching their Golden Anniversary.
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(Top) A recent photo of John Cook (left) and Waverly Cole with their Jack Russel Terrier, April. At left, a photo of Waverly Cole that John Cook has carried in his wallet for 50 years. At right, a photo of Cook around the time the two met.

“Our fondness grows and that doesn’t diminish with the longevity of our relationship — it just gets more interesting and more delightful to be with each other each day,” Cole says.

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