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EMOTIONAL REUNION
Son And Father Reunited After 17 Years

Reported by: Send eMail Meredith Woods
Videographer: Jim Reed
Web Producer: Jessica Reed
Story Update: May 5, 2008 3:21pm

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Tim and Blake Cartwright were separated 17 years ago when Blake's mother moved Blake to Ohio after her divorce from Tim. Just a few months ago the 19-year-old did some research to find his father, and in a few days, he was on the phone with him.

"We were both just stunned and amazed at the same time. Speechless. I cried I'll admit it." said Blake Cartwright.

They are seeing each other face to face for the first time since Blake was three years old. Tim says not one day has went by that he did not think about his son, but he stayed out his life to prevent turmoil with his ex-wife.

Blake and his fiancee, Vanessa, drove 160 miles from Kentucky to spend the weekend with his father and his new family. Blake and Vanessa are getting married this month, and Tim says he would not miss it for the world.




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