Nothing makes my heart happier than starting my Saturday Morning with these amazing veterans !
There were 178 vets present , and I have to say - hearing and watching them all say the pledge , followed by an amazing woman singing the national anthem - just set the tone for the day .
11 veterans honored today with a Quilt of Valor - one is 100 years old , one served in USS Midway and the USS Ticonderoga . And all of them are amazing, and have incredible stories . 
its always fun to see them turned both directions - but its even funnier when I ask them to turn around - they all get a little nervous. maybe they were hazed a bit as newbies in the Branch of Military they served in??
This is ( I am pretty positive) My last presentation for 2024 - our group awarded 215 Quilts of Valor this year, we shared 49 with the QOV backlog, and we shared 20 with one of our other QOV groups in Colorado. I am proud of us!!
Its different not being the State Coordinator - I don't have as many Quilts to keep track of, but this still seems like a good number!! We had fun, we enjoyed stitching together - and - they keep me even though I goof off!!
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!
I will see you on the 27th for Finished ( or not) Friday!!!!
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6 comments:
As solemn and respectful as your presentations are, I bet you are a hoot and keep them laughing. What a wonderful way to honor these brave souls!
What an achievement! QOVs are a wonderful way to honor our veterans!
Those are some very impressive numbers!! The QOV presentations are so rewarding to those of us doing the presentations. Way to go!!
Alycia, you and your group have outdone yourselves! 178 presentations? Wow! Congratulations.
Love to see the veterans wrapped in their quilts! Kudos to you and your group for continuing to honor the veterans in your area.
What a great group of veterans and quilts. I know that each one appreciates the honor of receiving one. Thanks for all you do and for sharing in my Sew & Tell party.
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