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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), staff and friends today delivered valentines to veterans at the Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System and the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. Over the last two weeks, students from kindergarten to high school from the 12th Congressional District have been part of the Valentines for Veterans project, creating hundreds of handmade cards to show veterans how much they are loved.

“One of the most important things we can do as a community is show the men and women who served our country how much we appreciate them,” said Dingell. “The valentines made by students in our region brought smiles to so many veterans today and reminded them that we are thinking of them, love them and will never forget their service.”

After “Valentines for Veterans” received such an overwhelming response from veterans, schools and the community last year, Dingell launched the year-round “Sending Smiles to Vets” program, which engages young people on an ongoing basis to create cards and artwork for veterans. The program celebrates various seasons and holidays, including Independence Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.