When we met each other, we saw that we shared that need and those values." Dwayne needed someone who could understand the military lifestyle and support a life in the military and deal with the transfers and the moves. "I've always known that I wanted someone who wanted to have a family and wanted to connect with my family. "When I was a kid, we moved so much that I really understand what a military life is like," Jonathan explained, noting that his connection to Dwayne is definitely related to their common experiences. Navy as a Senior Chief and culinary specialist. Jonathan was raised in a military household, and for over 20 years, Dwayne has served in the U.S. They especially bonded over their military background. Over the next several months, Dwayne and Jonathan grew continually closer. "We had an amazing, spontaneous evening together, shared our very first kiss, and saw the beginning of our love and life together begin."
"We've been inseparable since our first date," Jonathan said. But if their wishes were at all related to something positive and life-changing emerging from their first date, it's safe to say that their wishes have come true. Jonathan and Dwayne have never shared with each other their wishes that night. He held them up and said to Jonathan, "The first thing we are going to do is make a wish in this fountain with these two coins." They silently reflected on their wishes, and together, threw them into the water. When Jonathan arrived at the park, Dwayne stood up from his seat on the fountain and, without a word, pulled two coins from his pocket. It was their first real date - after over a week of talking on the phone and texting about their lives, learning about each other's families and friends and life aspirations, they were finally meeting up in person. He was waiting for the arrival of Jonathan Franqui, the man he had met nearly a month before and with whom he found an instant connection. Beebe sat anxiously on the edge of the Plaza Fountain in Plaza Ferdinand Park in Old Pensacola, Florida. On a warm fall day nearly two years ago, Dwayne D.
Our life in 17 photos: A gay sailor’s love story February 06, 2013