Folks on Staten Island are sending a message out to sea to thank servicemembers. 

People joined members of the Navy for the Fleet Week Music Festival in Tompkinsville Sunday.  

The week honors members of the United States Navy, Marine Corp, and Coast Guard. 

Along with enjoying live music and food, people could write thank you cards to be sent to the ships for servicemembers. 

"The whole idea is to have Staten Island shine. And let visiting military know that Staten Island welcomes them whole-heartedly," said Donna Cutugno of the Fleet Week New York Planning Committee. "They need to know that they're appreciated."

Members of the Navy also got their picture taken for postcards to send to family while they're away from home.