WWII Veteran and His Bride’s 72-Year Love Story Immortalized in Moving Photos

WWII Veteran and His Bride’s 72-Year Love Story Immortalized in Moving Photos
World War II Veteran Mel Hughes, 95, and his wife, Vera, 90. Courtesy of Sujata Setia
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Photos of an elderly couple who fell in love 72 years ago have gone viral for their testament to a universal message: True love transcends time.

The couple, who married on March 29, 1952, have celebrated 72 years of togetherness: 4 years of courting and 68 years of marriage.