We had the opportunity to Honor WWII Veterans - and it was so cool!
Sadly one of them got sick the day before and didn't feel he could make it, so his will be awarded at home.
There was a gal sitting to my left when I was making the presentations and I gave her my phone. She took some great photos - and of course - my sweet husband was there helping me, so he took this top one.
Isn't he beautiful! He had such a happy smile when we wrapped his quilt over him. and.... he wouldn't sit down until I hugged him.... love it!
This young gentleman will be 96 soon. He fought in the Battle of Okinawa....
He was so cute, he talked about his service - and then he looks at the crowd ( all about 15-20 years younger than him) and says - was anyone else in the Battle of Okinawa?
A young man in the back said - no Sir - you are the only BadA$$ from that battle here today.
This one said I was sweet ....
This gentleman will be 103 on Flag day this year - Notice his Quilt? A Flags for Sue!! I think that was perfect - when we showed him his quilt he was tickled about the Flags for a Flag Day baby!
Oh Man - and his awesome gentleman - His stories!! I know people always call this group the Greatest Generation - I am pretty sure these gentlemen are part of the reason why!!
it was an awesome morning - and a great way to start the weekend! I enjoyed these gentlemen so very much and was so honored to be a part of Honoring their service.
PS - this was the 18th Flags for Sue Quilt awarded so far!
Thank you for sharing this, It is really inspiring!
ReplyDeleteGinny M from Heartstrings
Love seeing these vets honored with beautiful quilts. Bravo Alycia!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Alycia!! Always so wonderful to see them wrapped in their Quilt of Valor.
ReplyDeleteAlycia, what you do with Quilts of Valor is so special. Thank you for being so faithful in honoring these men this way.
ReplyDeleteHow cool! Sue would have been proud. Both my grandfather's served in WWII, and one of them also served in WWI. Because of their ages (36 and 40), they didn't have to serve in WWII, but went ahead and served.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to spend a Saturday morning.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you do to honor Veterans. I love reading these posts.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful presentation to the men of the Greatest Generation!! It was fabulous to have my dad's QoV presented here at home with me, my children and my grandchildren all there together!! He was so stunned, but it is on his bed every day and he loves it!!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing these gentlemen covered in their quilts. Thanks for posting Alycia.
ReplyDeleteWhat a heart-warming and sweet post!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat presentation! What an honor to present these men their QOV!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful to award to so many WWII Veterans! There's not many left. They are so appreciative of getting their quilts.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great way to honor those who serve. Not only the quilts, but the chance to share their stories.
ReplyDeleteNice to see those brave men wrapped in their quilts. Wonderful presentation!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts and pictures! What size you you make quilts of valor? Thanks for showing these men & their new quilts!
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