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It's official:
Mackenzie's engaged!
Updated Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 5:10 p.m. EDT
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Mackenzie and her beau Tom on New Year's Eve 2010 at the Fritz family beach house at the Outer Banks.
It was an exciting moment last night when Mackenzie called her parents, Linda and Jim, to proclaim "I'm engaged!" (Uncle Mike Raab and Aunt Susan and Aunt Janet Streit were able to listen in on the proclamation via Jim's iPhone speaker!)
The historic event was more of a surprise to Mac than to Mom and Dad. Last weekend, when Linda and Jim were enjoying a wonderful Easter visit with Mac and her beau, Tom Fritz, in Tallahassee, Tom asked Jim to go out for a beer. Sipping suds, Tom asked Mackenzie's father for his permission to marry his daughter, stating, "Your daughter's awesome. I love her and I want to spend the rest of my life with her!" Jim replied quickly, "Yes, you have my permission but, more important, you have our love and our support." Tom showed Dad the beautiful ring that he had bought for his bride-to-be and later in the weekend revealed it to Linda, too. He said he planned to pop the question when Mackenzie would visit him what is now this weekend in College Station, Texas, where Tom works at Texas A&M University.
So, tonight, Tom lured Mackenzie into a plaza at Texas A&M with some scheme about Aggie tradition. In a ceremony, Cadets offered Mackenzie roses and remembrances of her and Tom's relationship to date. The 12th rose came from Tom when he dropped to his knees, displayed the ring, and asked for Mackenzie's hand in marriage! Mackenzie offered an immediate "yes." (Photos just in below!).
One year from now, Mackenzie will become "Dr. Streit" at FSU. Tom, who Mackenzie counseled during his masters days in Tallahassee, is in the precise same career track as Mac and is now working as a residential life professional at Texas A&M.
No further wedding details available at this time. "Film at 11," as they say.
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| Mackenzie and Tom at a FSU football game last fall. |
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| Tyler was there, too.
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The photos are in:
Here is how it unfolded Saturday
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The roses that Tom arranged for Texas A&M sudents to present to
Mackenzie during the "ceremony."
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| Tom shows Mac the ring after kneeling and asking for her hand in marriage.
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| From a different perspective, Tom reveals the engagement ring to Mackenzie.
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| She clearly likes what she sees!
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The women who participated in Tom's traditional Texas A&M ceremony react to his
asking of Mackenzie's hand.
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| Tom puts the engagement ring on Mac's finger.
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| A kiss in order, of course.
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| Are they in love, or what???
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| Mackenzie appreciates the roses that she accumulated during the supposed "ceremony."
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| But she loved it, as you can see.
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The students who read fond recollections of Tom and Mac's time together
as they presented roses to her seconds before the surprise proposal
posed with Mac and Tom Saturday night for a photo.
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Updated Nov. 1, 2010, at 10:25 p.m. EST
Charlie Raab, 1924-2010
 Frederick Charles Raab, III, a lifelong Catonsville, Md., resident, died Oct. 31, 2010, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 86.
Mr. Raab was born Feb. 28, 1924, in Baltimore, the son of Frederick C. “Tots” Raab, Jr., and Alberta Mae Raab.
Mr. Raab attended public schools in Catonsville, then entered the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served as a Signalman in the Atlantic Theater.
After being discharged, he returned to his Catonsville home and resumed his employment with the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BG&E), where he had earlier worked briefly as a clerk in the mailroom. In the four decades that followed, Mr. Raab rose through the ranks of BG&E. He spent the final years of his career as a chief buyer for the utility. In addition to purchasing routine supplies such as gloves and light poles, Mr. Raab bought many highly technical construction and maintenance supplies for the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.
He retired from the utility after tallying more than 46 years of service. His association with BG&E continued after retirement when he volunteered in a variety of positions with the company’s retirees association, eventually serving as its president.
After the war, Mr. Raab married the former Ruth Bannister and the couple soon moved into a home on Sanford Avenue, built by Mr. Raab and his father, a carpenter. The Raabs raised four children in that house and remained there until their move to Charlestown in 2008.
Always a sports enthusiast, in his early years Mr. Raab played baseball and softball at Catonsville High School and in Catonsville-area recreation leagues. Later, he developed an enduring passion for golf. For decades, he played regularly with a foursome of friends at various Baltimore-area courses.
An active churchman, Mr. Raab was a member of Catonsville United Methodist Church for 74 years. He was an devoted church leader, often ushering on Sunday mornings and volunteering with the church’s Men’s Club.
Mr. Raab had an engaging, fun-loving personality that served him well in business and the community. His pleasant interactions with others and humor earned him many long-standing friendships. But he became serious quickly when he spoke about his family. He often referred to his wife, children and grandchildren as his legacy to the world.
Mr. Raab was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Leota Mae Smoot; and a brother, Allen G. Raab. He is survived by his wife; four children, Victoria Jane Taylor of Catonsville, Deborah Brushe of Catonsville, Linda Streit of Fernandina Beach, Fla., and Michael A. Raab, also of Fernandina Beach; and seven grandchildren, Jesse Brushe, Shannon Brushe, Mackenzie Streit, Tyler Streit, Daniel Taylor, Jane Taylor and Robin Taylor.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Noon at Catonsville United Methodist Church, 6 Melvin Ave. Friends can greet the family at a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. A reception will take place at the church following the worship service.
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Updated Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 8:57 a.m. EST
 Thanks to the more than 25,000 viewers who have visited this Web site since its launch in August 2003. Your interest in the Streit family is appreciated.
For now, this Web site site is being withdrawn from public access. It will return in the future but, for now, it’s gone.
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