Walter G. Tarrow, aka “The Subterranean” columnist on Townbroadcast, made a trip to Grand Valley State University Monday with his wife, Janet, to get a look at “The Sweetheart Tree” on the bridge in the middle of the GVSU campus. Walter, in a fit of pique 51 years ago, carved a heart on a tree on the bridge near Padnos Hall, declaring his undying love for this then-girlfriend. The couple earlier this month celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and the carved heart remains, but the “Walt + Janet” inscription is no longer visible.

8 Comments

Robert M Traxler
October 23, 2018
Very nice story. Congratulations on your 50th.
Walt Tarrow
October 24, 2018
Thank you, Mr. Traxler
Basura
October 23, 2018
Fifty years. I'm happy for you both. Here's to continuing on.
Walt Tarrow
October 24, 2018
Thank you, young sir. It was a great pleasure seeing you again. By the way, Sisters Brothers is showing at my local cinema through tomorrow. I plan on catching it before it leaves and I’ll rview it in the next opulent days.
Walt Tarrow
October 24, 2018
I would like to pay tribute to Mr. Young for his phenomenal powers of recollection and unassailable devotion to preserving the historical record of bygone days. He takes a pretty good photo too.
Lynn Mandaville
October 24, 2018
A very happy anniversary to you both. You appear to be still very much in love. Maybe a new heart should have been incised in the tree? Best to you for 50 more!
Walt Tarrow
October 24, 2018
Thanks, Lynn. Actually we’re even more so in love. (I wrote this right while we were squabbling over what to have for dinner LOL)
Lynn Mandaville
October 25, 2018
Sweet! (And funny, too!)

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