Their love story began with a fleshlight

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and it’s still glowing 72 years later

What started as a flicker of light in a movie theater turned into a real-life love story that’s lasted 72 years — and counting.

The year was 1953, and Joe Blackmon was an usher at the theater. While on the job, someone in the audience caught his attention.

Enter Yvonne, who was talking with her friend. Blackmon used his flashlight to shed a light on her to start a conversation.

Little did he know, he was shedding a light on the love of his life, as they quickly started dating.

Shortly after, they were married.