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we found a way to stay a 
close and loving family,” 
Harvey said. “We were 
campers for 20 years. In 
remote campgrounds, we 
began with a tent and after 
10 years, bought a pop-up 
camper. Everyone pitched 
in to build a fire, clean 
the campsite and fetch 
water. With no television 
or telephones, we relied on 
each other for survival.”
Eventually, the family 
began enjoying adventures 
on a 16-passenger sailboat 
along the Caribbean. 
Once their children were 
grown, Harvey and Cynthia 
began traveling the world 
together.
“When I retired from 
broadcasting in the late 
2000s, Cynthia and I took 
long five-week road trips 
across the United States. 
We visited every federal 
monument and park across 

America and others in 
Canada. It was a wonderful 
way to explore our beautiful 
country in our senior 
years,” Harvey said. 
They love to reflect on 
their God-given gifts, 
especially their beautiful 
family. 
“Thinking back, I often 
wonder exactly what 
helped make our marriage 
so wonderful. Of course, 
as children, we shared a 
similar heritage. But more 
importantly, we are equal 
partners in our marriage. 
We make decisions together. 
We respect and trust each 
other,” Harvey said. 
“Until today, we are the 
best of friends who enjoy 
the same experiences in 
life.” 

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Harvey and 
Cynthia today

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