Friday, Feb. 12, 2010

What is your favorite Valentine memory?

1) “I wanted something special for my girl in fourth grade and didn’t have the nerve to ask for money. So I grabbed some heart earrings and a gold chain from my mom’s jewelry box. My teacher and my mom made me ask for them back in front of the whole class. It was embarrassing.” - George Vaillant

UPS Store employee

2) “A giant teddy bear that was about 4-feet tall. I was 18, and it was from a girl who liked me. She won me over with it for a little while, but it didn’t last long.”

- PFC Tim Westberry

4th Ranger Training Battalion

3) “Last year was the first Valentine’s Day my husband had been home in six years. He got me this giant basket full of all kinds of stuff — candy, stuffed animals and wine with wine glasses. It was really beautiful.”

- Autumn Robertson

Family member

4) “A letter from my wife and 12-year-old daughter while I was deployed. Getting a letter lets you know someone is thinking about you and they’re doing fine. You’re always thinking about your family over there, but when it’s tangible, that gives you motivation. ”

- SFC(R) Jared White

Columbus

5)“My husband got me concert tickets to Rascal Flatts this year. It will be my first time, and I’ve been wanting to see them for quite a while. ”

- Sheila Sager

Family member