Memorable Moments
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.
Thank You QOV
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
USS Ticonderoga Presentation
USS Ticonderoga veterans received QOVs awarded at their veterans’ association reunion in Albuquerque, NM.
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 G., (US Navy) was awarded his QOV. Terry now serves as Executive Director of the American Gold Star Mothers Manor in Long Beach, CA.
Thank You QOV
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
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.
Thank You QOV
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
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.
Thank You Note
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.
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.
Karl B.
Karl B., received his QOV just ahead of the premier playing of the “Quilts of Valor Grand March,” which he composed.
Thank You Note
These are just as memorable to QOVF members as The Moment is to the Veteran or Service Member.
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.