HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – With the sounds of the nearby Atlantic Ocean waves crashing the sandy beaches, more than 50 couples renewed their wedding vows during the finale of a three-day marriage retreat weekend.
Sponsored by the 81st Regional Support Command, the Strong Bonds’ Marriage Enrichment Workshop brought 72 Army Reserve Soldiers and their spouses to the island resort recently.
The weekend kicked off with a welcome from Maj. Gen. Charles E. Gorton, the 81st RSC commanding general, who stressed the importance of family in today’s Army Reserve.
“First and foremost, I want to thank you for making the choice to be here,” Gorton told the attentive participants. “By being here, you are showing your spouse and family that you are dedicated to a more enriched family life.”
With couples in attendance ranging from newlyweds of less than four months to more than 20 years together, Gorton said, like them, he owes most of his military success to his wife.
