SENDING VALENTINES TO VETS.Byline: Bhavna Mistry Staff Writer NEWHALL - Messages of love, gratitude Gratitude agrimony traditional symbol for gratitude. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 172] Androcles because he had once extracted a thorn from its paw, the lion refrained from attacking Androcles in the arena. [Rom. Lit. and wishes for recovery packaged with red, white and pink paper hearts are being mailed this week by a group of fifth-graders. Youngsters at Valley View Elementary School elementary school: see school. are sending more than 200 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. cards to veterans in an Arkansas hospital as part of the ``Valentines for Vets'' program initiated by advice columnist columnist, the writer of an essay appearing regularly in a newspaper or periodical, usually under a constant heading. Although originally humorous, the column in many cases has supplanted the editorial for authoritative opinions on world problems. Ann Landers Esther "Eppie" Pauline Friedman Lederer, better known as Ann Landers (July 4, 1918 – June 22, 2002), was best known for writing the famous syndicated advice column "Ann Landers." For some 45 years, it was a regular feature in many newspapers across North America. . ``They need someone to love them and care for them,''said Stephanie Gonzalez, a fifth-grader in Betty Anderson's class. ``I feel bad for them cause they're in the hospital.'' ``Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Happy Valentine's to a vet vet common idiomatic version of veterinarian. who saved me and you,'' she wrote in her Valentine's Day card. ``I just thought it was nice to make it for veterans on Valentine's Day,'' the 10-year-old said. ``I want them to know I'm thinking of them.'' Cards in all shapes, sizes and colors and with varying inscriptions are being sent to the John McClellan John McClellan may refer to:
In her card, Candice Garvis wrote: ``Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, There's no one as special as a veteran like you.'' Lance La Flamme's Valentine's Day card carried an extra special message since he has witnessed first hand what veterans suffer. ``They risked their life to help save this country,'' Lance said, adding that his grandfather fought in World War II and was shot in the back. ``They didn't have to, they just did.'' He said his grandfather received two Purple Hearts Purple Hearts can refer to the following:
``He almost died,'' the 10-year-old said. ``He survived by crawling on his elbows and feet.'' A day before the cards were made, the kids learned a little bit about history, people, respect and caring. ``Caring for yourself and other people is a big part of my curriculum,'' Anderson said. ``Children need to know that they should care about people other than themselves and their family. That we should give to others.'' The next day, the kids put their lesson to work creating cards of love for Valentine's Day. ``They are very excited about this,'' Anderson said. ``It has a lot of meaning for them.'' But the message in the valentines wasn't only meant for the veterans. It was geared to the children who sent them. ``It's all tied into learning from history and appreciating those people from long ago,'' Anderson said. ``Things that have happened in the past can tell us why we do things today. We as leaders need to make sure that we don't make the same mistakes again.'' Although this is the first year Valley View has participated in Valentines for Vets, Anderson is hoping that the project will become an annual event. ``It's a worthwhile project,'' she said. ``I would like to see it continue each year.'' The nationwide event began in the 1989, and in 1990, more than five million valentines were sent to veterans in hospitals throughout the nation. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Betty Anderson's fifth-grade class at Valley View Elementary School is sending more than 200 Valentine's Day cards to veterans in an Arkansas hospital as part of nationwide program. Shaun Dyer/Special to the Daily News |
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