–?? ?The Valentine’s Day wish of a missing sailor’s wifeValentine’s Day, which is being celebrated today in Guyana and all over the world, is for most people one of the most romantic days of the year.Many look forward to this day with joyful anticipation, knowing that their loved ones would shower them with gifts and lots of love.It is the one day of the year that is celebrated by both the old and young, those in love, those who think they are in love, those infatuated, and even those who merely pretend to be in love. Whichever of these scenarios fit, most people seem content with whatever they receive, whether it is out of love or lust.There are many persons, however, who will be celebrating this Valentine’s Day without their partners. Veronica Layne, of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara is one such.Today, as has been the case for the past six years, Layne is hoping that her husband, John Layne, will be located and returned home so that they can celebrate together and rekindle lost memories.John Layne disappeared around June 18, 2005, while he and three sailors were transporting cargo from Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic to Provinciales in the Turks and Caicos in the vessel, Dixie.Layne, who was the captain of the vessel, along with the sailors,Cheap Jerseys From China, Jay Gibson, Ron Medouze and Dexter Richmond were never heard from although Dixie was discovered in 2009.Veronica has spent almost seven years of her life hoping to hear from her husband.? February 21, next, would have marked their 13th wedding anniversary.Veronica said that as a teen, she had been friends with Layne for a long time and they eventually fell in love. After a few years, she gave birth to a baby boy. Layne, she said, was very excited but at the same time scared since they weren’t married.The lovers eventually got married on the February 21, 1999 and the union brought one more baby boy.Alpheus, 20, and Alphaun,Jerseys NFL China, 13,Cheap Jerseys From China, are the ‘stars’ of the Layne’s love story.“I miss him, I can’t stop thinking about him,” Veronica lamented as tears ran down her cheeks.John Layne who would have celebrated his birthday on January 19,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, last,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, is described by his wife and family members as a “jovial” person who put a smile on everyone’s face.“On Valentine’s Day, whenever he is here, he would take us out and so,” the distraught wife stated. She added that she would always look out for surprises on that day.“He was so funny; we never had a fight but whenever we talked loud, the children would come in and say ‘you are playing the music too loud’ and ask us to turn it down,” the wife said,Wholesale Soccer Jerseys Authentic, then giggled a bit.She said that the most amazing moments of her life were spent with the love of her life and she is just hoping that one day he will return to her.She said that her eldest son, Alpheus, was attached to his father. He is still grieving over the fact that his father has been missing for almost seven years, while her 13-year-old son only remembers him through photographs.The wife and her sons remembered an incident which occurred a few days before Layne went missing.“When he was at sea, he called and told us that he will call on Father’s Day. We waited patiently for his call but he never did. After a week his boss wife called and tells us that they missing.”Little did the family know that that would have been the last time they would hear from Layne.Mrs. Layne along with her sons is hoping that her husband would one day return and they could continue from where they left off .( By Romila Boodram)