Memorable Moments

Curtis O.

Veteran Curtis O. served his country during the Vietnam Era. He was awarded his Quilt of Valor and pinned with the Vietnam War 50th Commemorative Pin.

Harry J.

SFC Harry J. served his country four years during the Korean Conflict as a Communications Chief.

Veteran ADJ2 Pat

Veteran ADJ2 Pat, U.S. Navy, Vietnam War Era, was awarded his QOV with his wife, along with family.

SFC Thomas, SFC Charlene, and SFC Candace

SFC Thomas, SFC Charlene, and SFC Candace, U.S. Army, were awarded and wrapped in their Quilts of Valor in Yakima, Washington. All Honorably Retired with 20 plus years of service to our Country.

Jonathan W.

CPL Jonathan W. served his country four years in the U.S.M.C. from 1990 to 1994 during the Desert Storm era. He was awarded his QOV at home with his wife Dana, family and friends.

Richard B.

PO3 Richard, served his country two years in the United States Navy during the time of the Vietnam War. He was awarded his QOV with family and friends. He was also pinned with the Vietnam War 50 Commemorative pin by buddy Veteran Murray.

SPC4 Donald T.

SPC4 Donald T. served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era from 1964 to 1966.

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

Sgt Albert., SPC4 Gary and LCpl Bob

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. Veterans Gary and Bob also received Vietnam War 50th Commemorative Pins.

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

SGT (Ret) Mitch joined the United States Army in 2001 and retired in 2014 serving his country with Valor.

Gary W.

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.

Flight Officer Walter

Flight Officer Walter served his country 1940-1945 in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

Major Jimmy and CPL Ruben

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 in Yakima, Washington.

SGT Mike

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

SPC5 Al

SPC5 Al served his country in Vietnam. His wife helped to wrap her husband in his QOV.

SPC4 Veteran Rosemary

SPC4 Veteran Rosemary, U.S. Army, and Personnel Specialist. She was pinned with the 50th Commemorative Vietnam War Service pin.

SGT Donald

SGT Donald was awarded his QOV from Yakima Quilts of Valor Group, Yakima, Washington.

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.

Sgt. Leonard

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

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

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.

Donald S., Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, presented by Liberty, MO VFW.

Mease Life Veterans

Mease Life Veterans were awarded their quilts. Five WW2 Veterans were also present. Presentation at the National Colors for Flag Day 2022. Photo Credit: Dunedin High School NJROTC.

SGT Tex and 2nd Class Medical Corpsman Guy

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 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.

David J., US Army 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.

Patrick C. and Jim.R

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

John A.

John A. wrapped in his QOV awarded by Yakima QOV.

Harold D.

Harold D. 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 S., a World War II Navy Veteran, received his QOV from Northeast PA QOV.

Ervin S.

Ervin S, US Army, 93 years young, served in the Army during the Korean War.

A2C Russ H.

A2C Russ H., United States Air Force served his country 1961-1965.

Michael P.

Michael P., US Navy served on the USS Ticonderoga during Vietnam.

Thomas K.

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

Douglas Ray T.

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

Paul S.

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.

Sgt Joe L., US Army, 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.

George V.

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 K., USA, Jerry T., USCG, Richard C., USA and Patrick F., USN

Veterans Memorial Museum QOV Presentation 2

Award ceremony, September 2021, to wrap Karl R., USMC, Kenneth D., USMC, Leonard K., USN, William R., USN and James R., USA

NEPA QOV Presentation

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

Michael W. T.

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.

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.

Terry G.

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

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

Jean C.

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.