Kevin Ring and Edwin Reyes

Kevin Ring (KR) asks Edwin Reyes (ER) about when they first met, and ER remembers being wary of KR’s military background because of his experiences during El Salvador's Civil War. KR and ER talk about a stressful Valentine’s Day first date and staying in touch through letter-writing.

ER recalls the first time he went to a military base with KR.

KR remembers telling ER about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) and how it affected their relationship, especially when KR was deployed to Bosnia.

ER discusses his immigration status at the time he met KR and how it came up in their relationship. KR discusses how he met ER’s mother and about when his parents met ER’s parents.

KR talks about the political moments that made their marriage possible, including the end of DADT and the fall of DOMA. KR describes the setting of their wedding overlooking the Puget Sound and talks about a last minute wardrobe malfunction.

KR reflects on not being able to be a part of the movement to end DADT. After getting married, KR says he joined the Army Reserves, and he and ER remember getting their military IDs. KR reflects on what their life could have been like if DADT hadn’t existed.

KR considers what he looks forward to in retirement, such as traveling around the world with ER.

ER talks about their wedding, his family joining the celebration, and the food he prepared for the celebration.