Memorable Moments
A2C Russ H, USAF
A/2C Russ, United States Air Force served his country 1961-1965. Yakima QOV.
Thank You Note
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
Michael P, US Navy
Michael served on the USS Ticonderoga during Vietnam. Quilt presented by Yakima QOV, Nov 2021.
Thomas Kashatus, US Army
October 2021, Thomas Kashatus, US Army, receives his QOV during an outdoor presentation from the Northeast PA Quilts of Valor.
Douglas Ray Tripp, USMC
Mr. Tripp with family receiving his Quilt of Valor, presented by the Ozark Spring Chapter, Missouri State Society DAR.
Paul Stark US Army
US Army Veteran Paul Stark from Shavertown, PA served during Korea and Vietnam. He was awarded a QOV by the Northeast PA Quilts of Valor.
Sgt Joe L, US Army – Vietnam
Joe and his family. Among his service ribbons are the Army Commendation Medal with V, Combat Infantry Badge and Vietnam Service Campaign Medal. Awarded by the Ozark Spring Chapter, Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
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George Vitanovec, US Army
WWII Army Veteran, George Vitanovec of Swoyersville, PA. George celebrated his 103rd birthday on 15 SEP 2021. 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 Patrick Forney, USN
Thank You QOV
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
Veterans Memorial Museum QOV Presentation 2
Award ceremony, September 2021, to wrap:Karl Rosbach, USMC Kenneth Dobler, USMC Leonard Krause, USN William Reichardt, USN James Reichardt, USA
NEPA QOV Presentation
Thomas Murphy, Robert Rae and Jeffrey Berlew receive their QOVs, September 2021.
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Michael Thomas, US Army
Vietnam Veteran Michael W. Thomas, USA, was awarded a Quilt of Valor during a ceremony held at the Plains American Legion Post 538. Presented by Northeast PA QOV, September 2021.
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These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
James Fitzpatrick July 2021
James Fitzpatrick, 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.
Thank You QOV
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
Jim S. Awarded QOV
Deeply touched by his own QOV award, Jim made QOV Award ceremonies a part of his company’s annual activities at the Milwaukee Machine Quilters Show. Photo used courtesy of Jessica Drake (formerly Jessica Darke Photography).
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.
Janice Lynn
Janice Lynn, the author of “Wrapped Up In Christmas,” got to share the QOVF story with host Cameron Mathison on Hallmark Channel’s “Home & Family”talk show. 201912
USS Ticonderoga Presentation
USS Ticonderoga veterans received QOVs awarded at their veterans’ association reunion in Albuquerque, NM. 201910
Thank You Note
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
GSM presentation
During the American Gold Star Mothers Convention in Albuquerque, NM, Vietnam veteran Terry Geiling (US Navy) was awarded his QOV. Terry now serves as Executive Director of the American Gold Star Mothers Manor in Long Beach, CA.201909
Thank You QOV
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
Veritas Prep Award
Veritas Preparatory Academy students Nathan Howerton and Samantha Leftwich awarded a QOV to BG John Nicholson, US Army, Ret. Patriots Triangle QOV co-coordinator Les Wallace conducted the ceremony. 201908
GySgt Gallegos
Gunnery Sergeant Isaac Gallegos 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.201905
Thank You QOV
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
202103 – James Vietnam
James, a Vietnam War Veteran, with his wife, Sheila.
Jean Carson
Air Force veteran Jean Carson shows his longarm quilting on a quilted QOV destined for a future award. 201903
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These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
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.”
Thank You QOV
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
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. 20190607
MG McWilliams
Major General McWilliams in her QOV (left) is wrapped by Kathleen Decker of Peninsula Patriots, QOVF group. MG McWilliams shows the quilt label with her photo (right). Photos courtesy of Donna H. Parry. 201902
Thank You QOV
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
Karl Bach
Karl Bach received his QOV just ahead of the premier playing of the “Quilts of Valor Grand March,” which he composed. 201911
Thank You Note
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
202103 – 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.
VCARE 2019 Award Ceremony
Award Ceremony of 20 USF College of Nursing Veterans. The Veterans are part of the V-CARE cohort and were awarded the quilts as gratitude for their military service. Many of the V-CARE graduates return to active duty after graduation as nurses on the front lines.
USF VCARE 2018
Members of the December 2018 V-CARE graduating class.
2017 VCARE QOV Award
Award Ceremony of the 2017 USF College of Nursing student Veterans. The Veterans are part of the V-CARE cohort and were awarded the quilts as gratitude for their military service. Many of the V-CARE graduates return to active duty after graduation as nurses on the front lines.