Tales of Wartime Love at the Airpower Museum

In addition to vintage planes, there was love in the air at Farmingdale's this Valentine's Day.

Ten couples, made up of vets from World War II, Vietnam, Korea and Iraq, renewed their vows at the museum as part of Supervisor Kate Murray's "GI Love Stories" event. Rockville Centre's Mormile Florist provided flowers for the ceremony and Bellmore's Taste of Home Bakery donated a custom cake for each couple.

"We are honored to be able to host this Town of Hempstead event," said Jim Vocell, vice president and head of flight operations at the museum. "It reminds all of us that the veterans community represents families throughout the region comprised of men and women who came home from military service to live the American Dream."

Each couple walked up the aisle as Supervisor Murray read their wartime love story. After all vows were renewed, there was a champagne toast and cake cutting.

"The men and women here today have had their romance battle tested, proving love truly conquers all," Murray said.

Larry and Alice Pinto, of Merrick, renewed their vows after 63 years of marriage this Valentine's Day at the museum.

"Humor and compromise," Alice said. "That's the secret."

Browse the gallery above to read the love stories of local couples.