Memorable Moments
Airman Ronald K., U.S. Air Force, and Specialist Patrick B.
Airman Ronald K., U.S. Air Force, and Specialist Patrick B., U.S. Army, received their Quilts of Valor. Airman K’s duty included the Air Defense Command Unmanned Radar Stations, Strategic Air Command Electric Shop, and building runways while stationed with the 44th Fighter Group in Tan Son Nhut and Bangkok. Specialist B’s duty was to manage computer installations just outside Saigon.
U.S. Army Veterans
From left to right: George V., Francis P., and Robert B. served in the U.S. Army received their Quilts of Valor.
Veteran SFC Leslie N.
Veteran SFC Leslie N. was honored with a Quilt of Valor. He served during the Gulf War Era, including Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He trained as a tactical multi-channel communications equipment operator and drill sergeant training many troops.
David Y.
David Y. was awarded his Quilt of Valor for his service in Vietnam and was pinned with the Vietnam War 50th Commemorative Pin.
SRA Amos K
SRA Amos K. received his Quilt of Valor for his seven years of service as an Air Force jet propulsion technician in the U.S. Air Force both in the U.S. and in Guam.
CW5 Robert H
CW5 Robert H. was awarded his QOV for his 42 years of service in the United States Army National Guard.
Corporal Michael
Corporal Michael was awarded his QOV for his service in the Marines and served for four years.
7 Quilts of Valor Awarded
Northeast PA Quilts of Valor awarded 7 QOVs at a presentation held at the Plains Outdoor Pavilion in Plains Two., PA. Pictures left to right: James G., Army, and Air Force; Charles K., Navy; Thomas L., Marines; David O., Marines; Michael S., Air Force; Louis S., Army; Albert V., Army Aircorp(pre Air Force);James G., Army and Air Force; Charles K., Navy; Thomas L., Marines; David O., Marines; Michael S., Air Force; Louis S., Army; Albert V., Army Aircorp(pre Air Force);
Group of United States Marine Corps
Yakima Quilts of Valor awarded four quilts to the United States Marine Corps veterans: Joseph, Kevin K, Rudy, and Alfonso.
John F.
John F. served in the United States Army during the Cold War from 1948 until 1956.
Specialist 4 Martin R.
Specialist 4 Martin R. served in the United States Army, and was awarded his QOV.
Seaman RD Gregory
Seaman RD Gregory served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
9 QOV’s awarded
Greater Spokane QOV Group awarded nine veterans at a Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) meeting.
Specialist Paul W.
Specialist Paul W. was awarded a QOV in Ohio. He served in the United States Army from 1967-1979 in the 9th Engineer Battalion, a group that played a significant role during the Vietnam War.
Corporal Jerod
Corporal Jerod served four years in the United States Marine Corps.
SPC4 Robert
SPC4 Robert served seven years in the U.S. Army during the Cold War.
7 QOV’s awarded
Left to right: Rev. William D. Lewis, United States Army; Thom Morris, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam; Tom Price Sr., United States Marine Corps; Bernard Witkowski, United States Army, Vietnam; Ron Gitkos, United States Navy, Vietnam; Gregory Shiner, United States Army, Vietnam; Gerald Stofko United States Army, Vietnam;
CWO3 Thomas
CWO3 Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War in 1966 and remained in the service for 28 years.
SSG Steven
SSG Steven served in the United States Army. He was supported by Colonel James and a class of JROTC Cadets!
TriCo Quilters of Dayton Tennessee
Twelve United States Veterans from various branches were awarded quilts on Veterans Day 2023.
Sgt. Nathaniel T.
Sgt. Nathaniel T. was honored with a Quilt of Valor. He served in the United States Army during Operation Enduring Freedom from 2002 – 2006.
Veteran Ed
Ed served in the National Guard from 1957 to 1960.
Ken
Ken served in the Vietnam War on the USS William Weigel, a troop carrier.
Harry J.
SFC Harry J. served for four years during the Korean Conflict as a Communications Chief.
SFC Thomas, SFC Charlene, and SFC Candace
SFC Thomas, SFC Charlene, and SFC Candace, who served in the United States Army, were awarded and wrapped in their Quilts of Valor in Yakima, Washington.
Northeast Nebraska Veterans
Veterans from Northeast Nebraska were invited to be recognized and received their QOV on center ice at the intermission of a Sioux City Musketeers hockey game on Military Appreciation night. Pictured are Mary R. (QOVF Volunteer), Paul P. (Marines), Cheryl L. (Air Force), Robert K. (Marines), Bea O. (QOVF Volunteer), Mike E. (Navy), and Alan C. (Army).
SPC4 veteran Rosemary
SPC4 Veteran Rosemary served in the United States Army and was a Personnel Specialist. She was also pinned with the 50th Commemorative Vietnam War Service pin.
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.
