Couple’s proposal is interrupted by devastating wildfire, they put it aside to help others

Couple’s proposal is interrupted by devastating wildfire, they put it aside to help others
Courtesy of Steven Williams
Andrew Thomas
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Steven Williams had been thinking about his vacation to Colorado for over a year. He and his girlfriend, Brittney Brewer, had been dating for a while, and he was ready to pop the question.

In his head, the scenario would go something like, bask in the beauty of the wildflowers in the meadows around Lake Como before setting up camp for the evening, then the following day, hike to the summit of Blanca Peak, enjoy the view, get down on one knee, make an eloquent speech, and hopefully hear a “yes.”