Copyright (c) 2007 Grand Prairie Times. All rights reserved. http://www.grandprairietimes.com http://www.grandprairietimes.com/allstories1/redirects/20080109144251.shtml Sun, 09 Feb 2008 2:42:51 CST A quick search of the internet and other sources indicates several legends concerning the first valentine. Apparently a priest named Valentine, who secretly performed marriages against the Roman Emperor`s wishes, was discovered and sent to prison to be put to death.