Five Things That Happened On August 23 In Soap History

In 2018, John (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena’s (Deidre Hall) fifth Days of Our Lives wedding, which was being presided over by the couple's dear friend, Abe Carver (James Reynolds), was interrupted by Sami — and by a bullet striking the bride. But before things went so horribly awry, the duo exchanged heartfelt vows, with Marlena telling her groom, "You are my life. You are my love. You are my commandant."  She added, "I vow to you today to be with you on this crazy adventure called love, for every day until I die." John told Marlena, "It just hit me again how lucky I am to have you in my life. It’s taken us too long to get back here and that’s been bothering me. I hope you know that you’re always on my mind and my heart is always here with you. No matter how far away I am, the place I want to be is right here by your side."