A Piper Proposal

Shayla Silva

Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 09:20 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Brennan Parrish proposed to Ann Elizabeth during a flight in his 1967 Piper Cherokee Six, surprising her with "Marry me" spelled out in a field below, to which she happily said yes.
The proposal was deeply personal, as the Piper Cherokee Six, "Juliet," has been a family plane since 1969, extensively used by his grandfather and holding significant sentimental value.
Aviation was a cornerstone of their long-distance relationship, allowing them more time together through short flights and playing a role in significant milestones, including meeting her father.

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One Friday morning, Brennan Parrish and his girlfriend, Ann Elizabeth, flew out of Savannah-Hardin County Airport in Savannah, Tennessee, in a 1967 Piper Cherokee Six. What looked like a quick loop in the pattern suddenly turned into a diversion to a nearby pasture. Painted in all caps were the words, “Marry me.” The 15-foot-high by 80-foot-wide letters left his passenger completely surprised, but she said yes.

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