Saturday Night We were privileged to attend the Northern Colorado Veterans resource Center *Battle Buddies* Gala.
It was a great event! I was invited to come to present 3 Quilts of Valor. It was quite the night. We learned all about the resource center.
No Co Vet Resource Center – they are here to help and make this stuff easier. They also help our Veterans in many other ways.
We were able to honor Three Veterans Saturday night, 1 Vietnam (Army) 1 OIF (Army) and 1 OIF (Marine) It was super fun to tell them all about Quilts of Valor, but!!!
Sometimes I am told I only have *so* much time. The MC didn’t give me a time limit. Good thing he likes me – I went off script a bit. But!! I think they forgave me.
Most of the time my presentations are all about the Veterans. This time, I might have talked about me a bit. I shared about my Dad and his service after the Attack on America at the Twin Towers (9/11). I only got a little choked up. Man I miss that guy!!
I shared a bit about how he was the one that got me into Quilting(accidentally).
I shared about how Quilts of Valor got started, and my part in it. Good thing they didn’t have the buzzer or music like they do at the Oscars…. I got all my words out.
I also got to tell about each of these Veterans service, where they served, and for how long. The thing that amazes me the most – our Veterans are some of the most service oriented people I know.
As if serving our country wasn’t enough – they still have that desire to help folks in all situations.
I think that is what makes me so impressed with the No Co Vet Resource Center – they are Veterans taking care of Veterans. And I get to be a small part of helping.
It sounds like an incredible evening. Thank you for your quilting for Quilts of Valor. DH and I often talk about how older vets can navigate the system, especially online. So glad there is a group to help. There are so many volunteers at our local VA clinic and hospital - we were there yesterday for appointments and they were so helpful.
ReplyDeleteLovely post Alycia, and what a wonderful resource for the vets! I would love to read more about your Dad. Those vets were lucky to have you give "the talk" and be on the receiving end of those beautiful quilts.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful presentation even if your speech ran a little long.☺️ It’s a shame it’s not easier for our vets to get the help they need and deserve.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!! I'm sure they enjoy knowing more about the QOV program and why you got involved.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great way to spend a Saturday evening. I'm happy that there is a resource center to assist our veterans with the VA process. My son can attest that it isn't always easy.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great organization! The QOVs look good too.
ReplyDeleteAwe. . .what a wonderful tribute to these vets!
ReplyDeleteYou, too, are amazing. Thank you for what you do!
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