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Wedding, funeral for Duane 'Dog' Chapman

by Anna Johns, posted May 21st 2006 1:45PM
duane dog chapman; bounty hunterDuane 'Dog' Chapman, star of A&E's Dog the Bounty Hunter, married his longtime companion yesterday on Hawaii's Big Island. The couple decided to go ahead with their planned nuptials despite the death of one of Chapman's daughters, Katy Chapman, who died the day before in a car crash in Fairbanks, Alaska. She was only 23 years old.

Chapman says he gathered his remaining 10 children, including two he has with new wife Beth Smith, to discuss whether to go on with the wedding. They decided to go ahead- making the wedding a celebration of the couple and of Katy's life.

Making an awkward transition... 'Dog' wore white jeans to match his white vest and boots in the ceremony. The wedding airs August 8th on A&E.

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Leah Dionne

Can anyone tell me what kind of stone was in the Dog's wedding ring. My husband adored it and I would like to get on for him.

Also my best wishes to Dog and Beth as well as our prayers

August 09 2006 at 1:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sharon

Dog and Beth, On April 19th I lost my son to a genetic heart disease. He was 26 years old. When I heard about this tragedy in your life, especially in the midst of your wedding plans, my heart ached for you. There are no words to take away the pain and time will only dull it but with the love of your family, you will make it. Beth is a strong woman with a big heart and will carry this load with you. You are not alone as not only your family and friends support you but you have the prayers of your fans who are also your friends albeit they are unknown to you.

June 29 2006 at 8:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CL

may God bless and keep you and your entire family

June 11 2006 at 10:31 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bill

dog,
I will pray for you and your family.

June 07 2006 at 9:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Wendy Campbell

Dog, Beth, Leland, Duane Lee, Tim & all of the rest,

Congratulation on the wedding. I'm so terribly sorry for the loss of your daughter. I admire your courage and strength to go on with your plans. Katy was up above blessing all of you on your happy day. I pray that you all have long & healthy lives and know that Katy wouldn't have wanted you to do anything different than you did.

God Bless all of you

June 07 2006 at 7:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rosemary Maddox

DEAREST CHAPMAN`S; GOD BLESS YOU IN THIS VERY SAD AND HAPPY TIME, IT MUST BE VERY HARD TO NO HOW TO REACT, BUT BETH IS A CLASS ACT AND LOVES YOU SO LEAN ON HER AND THOSE KIDS, YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE FOR EVERYONE, IT IS O.K. TO LET GO ONCE IN AWHILE, MAY I ALSO SAY, WHO OF YOU ALL HAVE WALKED IN THIS FAMILYS SHOES OR ARE SO PERFECT YOURSELFS, SHAME ON YOU! PRAYERS TO YOU RO

May 25 2006 at 4:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kelvin strange

My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. My deepest sympathy, many prayers I send your way. Kelvin

May 24 2006 at 12:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Darlene Thompson

To the Chapman Family:

I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter. Anytime is horrible for a parent to loose a child, but, especially the day before such a special occasion for you and Beth. Just remember our heritage, I'm part Cherokee, and our christian beliefs and don't blame yourself for this tragedy. My love and prayers to you and the whole Chapman family.
God Bless and watch over you.

May 23 2006 at 9:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
April

To the both of you:

I want to start by saying that I am sorry for the way that some people are in this world! I think that sometimes people forget that not one person is perfect and that we werent put on this earth to judge others. I am happy to see that the FAMILY decided to make a decision to carry on with what was best for the Family! I wish you all the best and enjoy the time that you have on your honeymoon. I can promise you this you will talk more about the kids only b/c they are not there!:) I wish you all the luck in the world. Make sure that you keep your faith strong and dont ever go to bed mad!

Please hug the whole FAMILY for myself and my family and we are thinking of you in this trying time!

God Bless your marriage and you beautiful family - All 50 thousand of you!:)

May 22 2006 at 10:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jamie

I just want to say that there is a whole lot of negativity in this world. You people that want to play the blame game should be ashamed. I just want to say congrats to you Dog & Beth. And say you (Dog) are not to blame for your daughters death. I live in AK and read the KTVA article. She was so young, but God had a plan that no one could change. We have all made mistakes but we are lucky to be alive to talk about it now! You have made a huge impact on so many lives. Keep up the good work. God bless you!

May 22 2006 at 6:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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