Birthdates:
David, 1982.
Ilaria, 1984, Italy.
Ilaria, 1984, Italy.
Ages at Wedding:
David, 21; Ilaria, 19.
How They Met:
They met when Pfc. David Gaynor met Ilaria, the daughter of an italian policeman, was stationed with the 173rd Airborne Division in Vicenza, Italy.
Wedding Date:
September 26, 2003, Kalispell, Montana.
Marriage by Proxy:
David's parents, Philip and Rebecca Gaynor, stood in for the absent couple. His uncle was the best man and his teenage sister was the maid of honor. The wedding was performed by Justice of the Peace David Ortley.
Previous Marriages:
None
Occupations:
David, American soldier, stationed in Iraq.
Children:
Daughter, Kiara Ann, born in Italy in November, 2003.
Residence:
Ft. Benning, Georgia.
Miscellaneous:
Taken by a stretch limosine to the reception, the proxy newlyweds shared a cake with co-workers and friends as they called Ilaria in Italy. She celebrated by cutting into a cake with her family.
Quotes About the Wedding: Philip Gaynor, on being the proxy for his son: "As I was looking into my wife's eyes, I saw her as a young bride and I felt very touched and excited."
