By Georgia Westgarth
THE Cranbourne News solved a mystery months in the making and oceans apart.
On 3 September, 1966, David Avakian married the love of his life, and recently celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary.
But one vital part of his anniversary celebration day was missing – his best man.
David, who now resides in Westminster, Maryland, in the US, contacted the Cranbourne News in hope of reconnecting with his best man, Steve Fansler.
“As we age, it seems, we become wiser in that we can more clearly see the value of friendships – both new and old,” David told the News.
“Our lives are enriched by our friends and losing track of old friends diminishes one’s life.
“As we recall the significant times in our past – we really needed to reconnect with Steve and his wife Pat.”
David had been searching for Steve on and off for a year.
David googled Steve’s name which brought up a letter Steve had sent into the Cranbourne News.
“I contacted you thinking that you might have a recent email or other contact info,” David said.
The News published David’s search for Steve in the ‘It’s None Of Our Business But … ’ section of the paper on Thursday 26 August – and magic happened.
“I was excited and pleased to get a message from Steve saying that he was so surprised to have a neighbour come to his door with a copy of your posting about my trying to reach him,” David said.
“We have made contact and should now be able to reconnect after so many years and so many miles.”
David and Steve were college chums and David had one message for the News: “Thanks again for your key role in solving my search!”
If anyone else is searching to reconnect with an old friend please email: dailyeditor@starnewsgroup.com.au
