Rep. Smith Delivers Valentins To Vets From Local Students

From the Office of Representative Adam Smith: We need to honor, remember and support our veterans for all they have done for our country. They have sacrificed and served to protect our freedoms and it is important to remember that all year round.

I visited Compass Veterans Center on Friday, February 10th, to deliver valentines made by local students through my office’s second annual Valentines for Vets program. I want to make sure that our veterans receive recognition and thanks for their service around Valentine’s Day.

On Monday, February 13th, my staff delivered additional valentines to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of Washington and Seattle Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital. Students from eighteen elementary schools participated in the Valentines for Vets program this year, making over 1,000 valentines for local veterans. This outreach effort wouldn’t be possible without the support of our local students and teachers. This annual program continues to be an engaging activity to help teach young people about the role of the members of the armed services and the sacrifices they make for us.

Participating Schools:

• Hamlin-Robinson Elementary
• Wing Luke Elementary
• Gregory Heights Elementary
• Mount View Elementary
• Beacon Hill International Elementary
• McMichen Heights Elementary
• Southern Heights Elementary
• Cedarhurst Elementary
• Dunlap Elementary
• Sherwood Forest Elementary
• Neeley O’Brien Elementary
• Bowl Lake Elementary
• Wildwood Elementary
• Hilltop Elementary
• Green Gables Elementary
• Cascades Elementary
• Mirror Lake Elementary
• Lake Grove Elementary

Photo courtesy of the Office of Representative Adam Smith