Memorable Moments

Northeast Nebraska Veterans

Northeast Nebraska Quilts of Valor (Allen, Nebraska) was invited to be recognized on center ice at intermission of a Sioux City Musketeers hockey game on Military Appreciation night. Pictured are Mary R. (volunteer), Paul P. (Marines), Cheryl L. (Air Force), Robert K. (Marines), Bea O. (Volunteer), Mike E. (Navy), and Alan C. (Army).

Thank You Note

U.S. Army, World War II; U.S. Army, Vietnam War and U.S.M.C., Vietnam War

Father and two sons, Veterans Sgt Albert, U.S. Army, World War II; SPC4 Gary, U.S. Army, Vietnam War; and LCpl Bob, U.S.M.C., Vietnam War, were awarded with family attending by members Janene Westbay and June Wentz of Yakima Quilts of Valor Group, Washington. Veterans Gary and Bob also received Vietnam War 50th Commemorative Pins. The beautiful quilt tops are by Eric Soptich, Linda Thomas, and Karen Dehne Bissell.

U.S Army

A CW4 Apache pilot and instructor with the Army. With deployments to Somalia, Hurricane Andrew and Iraq twice. He enlisted in 1990 and retired in 2013. His award was presented by the DAR from Wolfboro New Hampshire.

SGT (Ret) Mitch, United States Army

SGT (Ret) Mitch joined the United States Army in 2001 and retired in 2014 serving his country with Valor. Yakima Quilts of Valor Group awarded his Quilt of Valor at the 2022 “Stand Down” Veterans Benefit Fair at the Sundome.

Gary W., United States Navy

The last day of Piece Works Quilt Shop QOV Retreat in Winterset, honored Gary W., a military service of the United States Navy in 1961. Gary’s neighbor, volunteer Lori Clark, videoed the award ceremony for his son and family. Gary’s quilt was pieced by Jeri Beem, (the blocks were made by volunteer Lisa Samuelson of West Des Moines) quilted by volunteer Marlene Mullin of Creston and bound by volunteer Ashley Haines of Winterset.

Flight Officer Walter, U.S. Army Air Corps

Flight Officer Walter served his country 1940-1945 in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was awarded privately by member Shirleen, of Washington’s Yakima Quilt of Valor Group, and his daughters. This beautiful quilt was donated to Yakima Quilts of Valor Group. Pieced and bound by Anne of Burien, Washington. Quilted by Jeri of San Jacinto, California.

Major Jimmy, US Army and CPL Ruben, U.S.M.C.

Major Jimmy enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1954 and served his country during the Vietnam War in infantry and as a pilot until he retired in 1974. CPL Ruben served his country in the U.S.M.C. from 1968-1970 in security in Vietnam. Both were pinned with the Vietnam War 50th Commemorative Pin by Vietnam Veteran SSGT Huskey at the American Legion Post 36 in Yakima, Washington.

SGT Mike, U.S.M.C

SGT Mike, U.S.M.C., 1984-1988, was awarded his Quilt of Valor by Washington’s Yakima Quilts of Valor Group

SPC5 Al served his country in Vietnam

SPC5 Al served his country in Vietnam. His wife helped to wrap her husband in his Quilt of Valor. Veteran Al was awarded his Quilt of Valor at home.

SPC4 Veteran Rosemary

SPC4 Veteran Rosemary, U.S. Army, Personnel Specialist. She was pinned with the 50th Commemorative Vietnam War Service pin. Thank you for your sacrifices and service to our country. We enjoyed looking at your military photo memorabilia album and listening to your stories. This beautiful quilt was pieced by Mary Bennett, quilted by Tina Bolin , and bound by Shirleen.

SGT Donald

SGT Donald was awarded his Quilt of Valor on May 21, 2022 by his Aunt Tereica, a member of Yakima Quilts of Valor Group, Yakima, Washington. SGT Donald, thank you and your family for your sacrifices and your service to our country.

20 year Veteran of the United States Navy

The quilt design is titled, “The Final 13” and is in commemoration of the end of the Afghanistan War. The design includes 13 stars representing the service persons killed and is bordered by a pattern representing the aircraft used in the evacuation. The quilt was completed in June 2022 and presented to a 20 year Veteran of the United States Navy.

Korean Conflict

1SG George served his country two years in the Korean Conflict. 1SG George was awarded his quilt on August 7, 2022 with his family and friends attending. Awarded by Washington’s Yakima Quilts of Valor member, Larry Wilhelm.

Korean Conflict Veteran

Korean Conflict Veteran Sgt. Leonard was awarded his QOV by Yakima Quilts of Valor with his family present. Leonard served his country for three years in the U.S.M.C.

Corporal Sherman, Korean Conflict

Corporal Sherman, Korean Conflict, 1952-1954 awarded QOV. He is a military disabled with a service dog Ryder. Photograph with his Son, Greg.  

3rd Class Petty Officer Stephen, U.S. Navy and Vietnam War

3rd Class Petty Officer Stephen served his country three years in the U.S. Navy and Vietnam War. A Vietnam pinning also took place.

Donald S., Korean War Vet, Purple Heart recipient

Donald S., Korean War Vet, Purple Heart recipient, presented by Liberty, MO VFW. Quilt pieced by Lisa C. of Richardson TX.

Mease Life Veterans

Mease Life Veterans were presented with quilts from QOV. Five WW2 Veterans were present. Such an honor to present the National Colors for this event on Flag Day 2022. Photo Credit: Dunedin High School NJROTC.

US Army and US Navy

300,000th Honorary Recipient, Staff SGT Tex, US Army Air Corps veteran, POW and Korean Conflict veteran with a comforting Quilt of Valor. Also awarded US Navy 2nd Class Medical Corpsman Guy with a comforting and healing Quilt of Valor at VFW Post 379 Yakima.

Timothy and Shari W.

Husband and Wife, Timothy and Shari W., with their family, received their quilts at the Veterans Memorial Museum QOV in Chehalis, WA.

David J., US Army

David J awarded in Martindale, TX. David served with the US Army 10th Mountain Light in Somalia and is still serving as a member of the US Army Reserves.

Sgt Harold S.

Sgt Harold S. awarded at the Burke Community Center in Burke VA.

Robert L.

Robert L. awarded at the Burke Community Center in Burke VA.

Sgt. Michael B.

Sgt. Michael B. awarded by the Ozark Spring Chapter, Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Conway and Rosencrans, US Army

Patrick C. (L) and son-in-law Jim R. (R), both US Army Veterans. Awarded by Northeast PA Quilts of Valor.

John A.

John wrapped in his QOV awarded by Yakima QOV.

Harold D.

Harold wrapped in his QOV awarded by Yakima QOV.

Thank You Note

These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.

Joseph S.

Joseph, a World War II Navy Veteran, received his QOV from Northeast PA QOV.

Thank You QOV

These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.

Ervin S, US Army

Ervin, 93 years young, served in the Army during the Korean War. Presented by Yakima QOV.

A2C Russ H, USAF

A/2C Russ, United States Air Force served his country 1961-1965. Presented by Yakima QOV.

Michael P, US Navy

Michael served on the USS Ticonderoga during Vietnam. Presented by Yakima QOV.

Thomas K., US Army

Thomas K., US Army, receives his QOV during an outdoor presentation from the Northeast PA Quilts of Valor.

Douglas Ray T., USMC

Douglas with family receiving his Quilt of Valor, presented by the Ozark Spring Chapter, Missouri State Society DAR.

Paul S., US Army

US Army Veteran Paul S. from Shavertown, PA served during Korean and Vietnam. He was awarded a QOV by the Northeast PA Quilts of Valor.

Sgt Joe L., US Army

Joe with his family, was awarded by the Ozark Spring Chapter, Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Among his service ribbons are the Army Commendation Medal with V, Combat Infantry Badge and Vietnam Service Campaign Medal.

Thank You Note

These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.

George V., US Army

WWII Army Veteran, George V. of Swoyersville, PA. George celebrated his 103rd birthday on September 15. He was awarded his quilt at a small presentation by the Northeast PA Quilts of Valor. He enlisted on February 19, 1942, served as a member of the 167th Infantry 31st Division, and was honorably discharged on December 20, 1945.

Veterans Memorial Museum QOV Presentation 1

Award ceremony, September 2021, to wrap John Kenwisher, USA Jerry Teaford, USCG Richard Carns, USA and Patrick Forney, USN

Veterans Memorial Museum QOV Presentation 2

Award ceremony, September 2021, to wrap Karl Rosbach, USMC Kenneth Dobler, USMC Leonard Krause, USN William Reichardt, USN and James Reichardt, USA

NEPA QOV Presentation

Thomas M., Robert R. and Jeffrey B. receive their QOV.

Michael T., US Army

Vietnam Veteran Michael W. T., US Army, was awarded a Quilt of Valor during a ceremony held at the Plains American Legion Post 538. Presented by Northeast PA QOV

Thank You Note

These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.

James F., US Army

James F., US Army, with his QOV from the Northeast PA Quilts of Valor, Swoyersville, PA.

William turns 100

William turned 100 and was recognized for his service to his country.

The Palm Beach Patriotic Quilters

The Palm Beach Patriotic Quilters QOV Group of Jupiter, FL, went all in for the stars and stripes as they worked together on National Sew Day to create QOVs.

USS Ticonderoga Presentation

USS Ticonderoga veterans received QOVs awarded at their veterans’ association reunion in Albuquerque, NM.

GSM presentation

During the American Gold Star Mothers Convention in Albuquerque, NM, Vietnam veteran Terry G., (US Navy) was awarded his QOV. Terry now serves as Executive Director of the American Gold Star Mothers Manor in Long Beach, CA.

Gunnery Sergeant Isaac G.

Gunnery Sergeant Isaac G. shared personal thoughts of inspiration and motivation with those who attended his QOV award ceremony in the atrium of the Marine Corps Museum in Triangle, VA.

James, Vietnam War Veteran

James, a Vietnam War Veteran, with his wife, Sheila.

Jean C., Air Force

Air Force veteran Jean C. shows his longarm quilting on a quilted QOV destined for a future award.

Thomas G, “This is for him…”

Thomas G., USAF Ret, who served as a fighter pilot in Vietnam, said he was accepting the quilt in honor of his best friend, Capt. John Bush. Capt. Bush was shot down in Vietnam and is still considered Missing In Action. “For those of you who know me, I’m normally not at a loss for words, but not today,” Gates said. “The true heroes are the 56,000 or so who didn’t make it. The rest of us were lucky. That was a very sad day for me and this is for him.”

WWII Veteran Miss Deloris

WWII Veteran Miss Deloris was awarded her QOV during the American Legion Post 1 Annual Women Veterans luncheon in Denver, CO.

MG McWilliams

Major General McWilliams in her QOV (left) is wrapped by Kathleen Decker of Peninsula Patriots, QOVF group.

Karl B.

Karl B., received his QOV just ahead of the premier playing of the “Quilts of Valor Grand March,” which he composed.

Charles and Sue

Charles and Sue, husband and wife, both served during the Vietnam War. Charles as a Tanker Engineer and Sue as a nurse.