Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (center) congratulates pupils at Locust Elementary School in Garden City for their participation in the Valentines for Vets Program, which the Town instituted in 2001. Through this program students create valentines to send to veterans in local VA hospitals. Many of these men and women don't have families and it means so much to them to know that the young children appreciate them for the sacrifices they have made for our nation. Also pictured with the students are Principal Jean Ricotta and teacher Kristine Veltri.