This weekend we were privileged to host a few Veterans Touched by War for a Quilt of Valor Presentation. And if I do say so myself - we showed a lot of Love!!
In my head - pictures are much better than words - so let's get to the Photos shall we?
I love the look on this Vet's face -
Totally made my day ( above)
This Gentleman blew us away with his speech
They are not required to make a speech and most rarely do - but this guy
Wow
He told us how he has so many medals and awards
and absolutely none of them were as important as this Quilt was.
To be honored by the people he was honered to serve - wow!
(above)
This one was fun - the gal in Yellow is one of our Quilters
The Vet she is hugging is her brother - awesome moment
And she also nominated her brother in law (below)
I LOVE that she wanted to wrap them in their quilts too!
And this was our surprise
His Wife and Daughter stitch with us
and we surprised him with a Quilt!!!
We also had a Husband and Wife team
She was first women to teach Marksmanship Technical School
And her husband
It was SO cool to have them both there
So come back next week
I will show you the rest of them!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Alycia, and your comments make them even more special! They grab my heart as always.
Looks like it was a wonderful presentation!!
ReplyDeleteThis brings tears to my eyes . . . every time! Great job team!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! the pictures of the Vets being wrapped in their quilts are the best! and the quilts come in a close second! When I look at the smiles of both the Vets and the Quilters, it brings tears! Thanks so much for sharing these special moments!
ReplyDeleteThank you for what you do for our vets
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful Quilts of Valor awarded to such deserving Veterans...Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete~Deb
I always love seeing QOV presentations!!! Thanks for the great pictures!
ReplyDeleteThis puts a lump in my throat. You make the world a better place, one quilt at a time.
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring and honest event! I wish I had a local quilts of valor. The pictures are priceless. You know, the photos of QOV would make a great exhibit at a big quilt show, like AQS or Houston. I could see an exhibit of quilts and photos in a dedicated space. It certainly is part of the fabric of our country's quilt stories and why we make quilts. It deserves some space.
ReplyDeleteAlways so inspiring Alycia!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness. How very wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo touching! ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteVery fun presentations!
ReplyDeleteThese shows always make me tear up.
ReplyDeleteI love the last shot of the recipients- lots of emotions going on in those faces!
ReplyDeleteMany, many thanks for all you do to honor our veterans!!!!
ReplyDeleteCarlie in western NC
also a QOV committee chair
Smoky Mtn. Quilters Guild
Franklin, NC