We have been hugging and wrapping Veterans Touched by War with their Quilts of Valor right off the bat!! I LOVE it!! and I LOVE the opportunity to thank our Veterans!
this group of Veterans ranged from Korea to our Current Conflicts - and we love hearing their stories.
One gentleman met his wife through his combat buddy while in Vietnam - and they were so sweet. The Veteran on the far right has 4 sons currently serving!
This group ( above) are all Vietnam Veterans. And they were AWESOME!!! It was fun for me as a lot of the quilts awarded were former Mysteries that I have written - Big Star County on the far right, The Patriot ( two times, right and left side) as well as Mosaic on the sitting Veterans Lap..... It made my heart double happy.
This man stole my heart
I decided he should be mine! This gentleman was so kind and sweet and he told us the story of his service during WWII. I tell you what! That was a treat.
Below
Jan ( a group leader in Aurora) and Sandy ( a group leader in Parker)
Put on an award ceremony too - and I was lucky to invite a Veteran and get to attend.
Oh My Stars
It was awesome.
There was a family of 4 Combat Veterans ( Mom and Dad - Airforce - the 2 sons - Marines)
This image was send to me
and It touched my heart.
If you are looking to make a Quilt for a Cause this year
I suggest Quilts of Valor
I have been involved now for 16 years almost 17 ( since late 2003)
And it floors me - I don't think I have stuck with one other quilt thing that long -
But I have made a ton of Veteran Friends
and knowing how much these quilts have helped them heal, helped them deal, and given them a hug
Makes me want to award as many Quilts of Valor to as many Veterans touched by war as we can.
PS - Check out my trip to Marine Corp Base Quantico - The Marine Musuem
