Operation Tie the Knot: Vote for Derek and Krystina
High school sweethearts U.S. Army Specialist Derek McConnell and his girlfriend Krystina Dressler are finalists in dream wedding giveaway.
Local sweethearts are in the running to win an engagement ring and dream wedding in Operation: Tie the Knot. U.S. Army Specialist Derek McConnell, who grew up in North Caldwell, and Krystina Dressler of Fairfield, currently have the most votes of the 10 military couples competing in an online giveaway presented by Venus Jewelers. In July 2011, while serving in Afghanistan, McConnell suffered life-threatening injuries when he stepped on two IEDs while saving the life of another soldier. Dressler has stood by the side of her wounded soldier, who suffered brain injuries, a cracked skull and jaw, internal injuries and lost both his legs. The couple met in high school six years ago. He is a 2008 graduate of West Essex High School and she …
In this Article:
patchitup1
10:46 pm on Monday, September 24, 2012
Welcome home and thank you for all you have done! God bless you and your family more ›