Valentine's Day messages sent to loved ones from Defence Forces soldiers serving in Syria

Long distance love is never easy - especially if you are over 3,000 miles away in a war-torn region.

But our brave Defence Forces troops serving with the 60th Infantry Group in the Golan Heights in Syria made sure their love letters made it home in time for Valentine’s Day.

Here are a few messages from the heart...

Corporal Patsie Carville – 27 Infantry Battalion, from Co Down

"A message to my wife to be Michelle, Happy Valentine’s day and sorry I can’t be there.

"Also a BIG HELLO TO OUR FOUR BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN Shannon, Chloe, Seamus and Caiden.

"Daddy Loves you and I’ll see you all soon. XXX"

Pte Brandon Darcy - 6 Inf Bn, from Dublin

"I would like to wish a Happy Valentine’s to my girlfriend Saoirse and say hi to all my family.

"Love you all and see you soon."

Signalman Liam Kileen – 1 Bde CIS Coy, from Cork

"Wishing my girlfriend Siobhan Happy Valentine’s and birthday tomorrow.

"I love and miss you and will see you soon, love Liam."

Killeen Valentine Message

Sgt John Mitten - DFTC, from Kildare

"Wishing my future wife Siobhan a Happy Valentines Day.

"And a hello to my three beautiful daughters, Bethany, Emma and Holly.

"Happy Birthday Emma, love you all."

Mitten Valentine Message

Trooper Richie Redden – 1 ACS, from Kildare

"Wishing my beautiful wife Janet a happy Valentine’s Day.

"Sorry I am missing our first as a married couple.

"I would also like to say hello to my amazing daughter Paige.

"Love you all and see you soon."