Lewis-Clark Quilts of Valor presented 6 Quilts of Valor at the monthly
Marine
Corps League meeting. One of the recipients was Sharon, now
retired, who was
both a Vietnam and Dessert Storm nurse. Sharon worked at
Walter Reed and
seen the importance of our quilts. She was deeply touch to
receive her
quilt.
Stan had the honor of receiving an Al Lind quilt. It was fitting for
one
of members of this League to receive such a special quilt. Most of the
men
in this group are Vietnam Veterans. They are a very active group in
our
local community. I find it uplifting to see men, as deeply wounded as
they
have been, continuing to serve their fellow man with malice towards
none.
They were the first to step forward and help with our QOV
fundraising
projects.
I was honored, following the presentation, to be
asked, along with my
husband, to be their Guest of Honor at their annual
Marine Corps Ball this
year. It was my turn to melt into a puddle of tears
before them. I love
these guys (gals).
--
Honoring those touched
by war
Sharon L
Idaho Regional Coordinator
Quilts of Valor
Foundation
Wow, Sharon, what an honor you have received! Have a great time at the Ball! All those men in uniform, how could you not??
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