Send a Valentine to a Hero Overseas
The message is a simple one, “Thank you so much for what you do, we always need you.” That is just one of the many sweet messages from the heart of a child to a soldier overseas in a project called OPERATION VALENTINE.
A.W. Rich Funeral Home is one of nearly 1000 Veterans & Family Memorial Care providers nationwide who sponsor VFMC’s annual Operation Valentine. The project is simple and meaningful, according to John Workman “Students and individual throughout the community write messages to the troops on Valentine Cards, Cut-Out Hearts, or whatever they like and we make sure that they are delivered to our brave men and women serving overseas.” We will be working along side Essex Elementary School to send troops Valentines.
Cards cannot include glitter, food or candy, but there are still many ways to personalize a handmade card. Write a message on them and say “Thank You”, tell them about yourself and wish them a Happy Valentines Day! Our troops are away from their loved ones and friends so they really want to know that people back home appreciate them. “Care packages are one thing, but this is a real morale boost”, said John Workman.
Valentine cards may be dropped off from January 10th thru 14th between 10am and 4pm at
A.W. Rich Funeral Home A.W. Rich Funeral Home
1176 Main Street 57 Main Street
Fairfax, Vermont 05454 Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
