![]() Navy from 1956 to 1960 served during the wrapup of the Korean War.Īfter the presentation, those present had an opportunity to shake hands or hug each veteran draped in their quilt.įor more information or to make a Quilts of Valor nomination, visit. Air Force from 1968 to 1972 in Vietnam 1970-71.Ĭharles Wilson – U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 deployed to Vietnam.ĭeana Weindorf – U.S. He accepted his quilt in memory of a fallen buddy, John Vandrissche, killed in 1966.īutch Walker – U.S. ![]() Army from 1963 to 1966 he volunteered to go to Vietnam in 1966. (Roger was unable to attend.)Īrvid Straschinske – U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969 served 14 months in Vietnam. The quilt was accepted by his wife, Sarah. Air Force from 1953 to 1973 served during the Korean War with two tours in Vietnam. Marines from 1968 to 1970 served nine months in Vietnam. Army from 1965 to 1969 served in Vietnam. Army from 2002 to 2012 served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Army from 1966 to 1969 served 12 months in Vietnam. Each quilt is personalized and reflects patriotic colors. “Finally, this quilt is meant to offer you comfort and to remind you that although family and friends cannot always be there, you are forever in all of our thoughts and hearts.”Īs each veteran’s name was called, a brief summary of their service was read as committee members draped the quilt over the recipient. ![]() It is a tangible reminder that there are thousands of people across the land that are forever in your debt. Quilts of Valor are tokens of appreciation that unequivocally say ‘thank you’ for your service, sacrifice and valor. “Next, our quilters know that ‘freedom is not free.’ The cost of our freedom is the dedication of lives of men and women like you. We honor you for leaving all you held dear and to stand in harm’s way in a time of crisis, protecting us from the effects of war,” she said. ![]() Ginny said the quilt represents a three-part message. Many others who do not sew, but provide venues, fundraising, supplies and support, play an equal part in creating the Quilts of Valor.” “A Quilt of Valor may be fashioned by only one or two individuals or through the combined efforts of many women and men of all skill levels. “Each Quilt of Valor is formed by loving hands joining bits of fabric together one piece at a time,” Ginny said. Since its inception, more than 216,500 quilts have been presented to veterans. She then saw him wrapped in a quilt, which not only provided warmth and comfort, but memories of home and those that loved him.”Īccording to Ginny, the mission of the volunteers is to “cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.” She had this vision of her post-deployed warrior struggling with his war demons in the early hours of morning. “With a son deployed in Iraq, a ‘gunner’ sitting atop a Humvee, she often felt only 10 seconds away from panic. Ginny Musgrove led the program and shared that the Quilts of Valor Foundation is a national organization founded in 2003 by “Blue Star” mother Catherine Roberts. Members of two chapters of the Quilts of Valor organization presented the quilts during a ceremony at the Ola and John Hawks Senior Wellness and Activity Center in Conway. Ten local veterans were recently presented with a beautiful quilt crafted to honor their military service.
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