Click on or go to this web site to see the valentines messages sent back from the Empire State.

http://scan.mma.mass.edu/cruise/2002/photos/

From all of the officers, crew, and cadets aboard who were unable to get their photos and messages to the Ladden/Arnold photo team in time for them to be sent to B-Bay: "Happpy Valentine's Day"... We love you and miss you!... See you in little more than a week!"