BOSTON (WHDH) - A local couple were able to get their COVID-19 vaccine at a place that holds 50 years of special memories for them — Fenway Park.
The Walls first met at the historic ballpark back in 1967 when then 16-year-old Tom was working at the park and Donna came out to catch a game.
“We used to come over and come right in actually through this entrance and he was an usher Tom was an usher here,” Donna said.
Just a few short years later, the two got engaged at the ballpark in 1971 and then celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary there.
“We were sitting in the bleachers at center field and I had placed the ring in a cup of popcorn,” Tom recalled.
Now, the two can add their vaccination story to the list of moments they were able to share together in that meaningful place.
“It was great I said to him it feels like winning the lottery,” Donna said.
“We also recognize the significance Fenway Park has played in our lives I mean we first met here when we were 16 years old,” Tom said.
With a 50th wedding anniversary on the horizon, they said perhaps they will mark another milestone at the ballpark.
The couple said they are excited to get back to spending time with their loved ones once they receive their second doses.
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