This is the story of a man named Rocky, a woman named Marianne and a feast in the community of Ahousaht on Wednesday Dec. 16.
Each year, someone or some family hosts the holiday meal, and this year Ha’wilth Rocky Titian invited the community to gather at Thunderbird Hall to enjoy turkey, roast beef and ham, as Rocky’s Titian family served up the dinner.
It was a happy time, with singing and dancing and a special surprise after the meal. After 37 years as Rocky’s girlfriend, Marianne Charlie decided it was time to make things more official, and she asked Rocky to marry her. And Rocky said yes.
Long-time family friend Ron Hamilton then wrapped the two in a blanket to celebrate the engagement.
The evening ended with many offering their congratulations, and expressing their appreciation for putting up the dinner.
