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Yahoo
13-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Quilts of Valor: Honoring Kentucky veterans with handmade tributes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — In communities across Kentucky, a dedicated group of volunteers is working tirelessly to honor veterans through the Quilts of Valor Foundation. These handcrafted quilts serve as tangible expressions of gratitude, wrapping service members in comfort and appreciation for their sacrifices. Each quilt is meticulously crafted, often taking between 30 and 50 hours to complete. Volunteers frequently use their own resources to purchase materials, ensuring that every stitch reflects their commitment to honoring those who've served. Human skeletal remains found in Meade County Lexington crews respond to multiple mobile home fire Quilts of Valor: Honoring Kentucky veterans with handmade tributes The presentation ceremonies are poignant events where veterans are publicly recognized for their service. During these ceremonies, each veteran is draped with their personalized quilt as their military achievements are recounted, providing a moment of reflection and acknowledgment. Carolyn Elliott, Kentucky state coordinator for the Quilts of Valor Foundation, emphasizes the significance of these gestures: 'How do you pay back somebody for the years of their service, the things they have gone through, and the nightmares they have seen? I don't know of a way… but this is our humble way of doing it… and letting them know that people care.' The impact of these quilts extends beyond the ceremonies. For many veterans, receiving a Quilt of Valor is a deeply emotional experience, symbolizing recognition and appreciation that they may not have previously felt. List: 5 Big Lots stores in Kentucky reopening this week Lexington eatery makes OpenTable's 'Top 100 Brunch Restaurants' in the US Study: Kentucky is the toughest state to own an EV in The Quilts of Valor Foundation continues to seek volunteers and nominations to ensure that every deserving veteran receives this heartfelt tribute. With over 270 veterans currently on the waiting list in Kentucky alone, the need for support remains significant. For more information on how to contribute or nominate a veteran, visit the Quilts of Valor Foundation website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Veterans honored with handmade quilts at Barton County Memorial Park
LAMAR, Mo. — Honoring those who served our country, one quilt at a time. Eight veterans were awarded a handmade Quilt of Valor today at the Barton County Memorial Park. Six of them served during the Vietnam War. The quilts represent healing, and each comes with a message saying 'thank you for your service, sacrifice, and valor in serving our nation.' Recipients came from Barton, Dade, and surrounding counties. Along with handmade, one of a kind quilts, Vietnam veterans were also presented with pins commemorating their service. Families were invited to support their loved ones and take pictures after the quilt presentation. Tom Shields served for 39 years, including overseas and in the National Guard. He tells us he enjoyed seeing his classmates honored alongside him. 'I thought it was great. I had a lot of friends, classmates that were getting this honor. And I just think it's it's just amazing for all veterans to be able to do this,' said Tom Shields, who served overseas and Missouri National Guard for 39 years. 'This is such an amazing organization that does this for these veterans because they do so much for our community. And sometimes they're overlooked. So to be able to present them with this honor is incredible to be a part of,' said Brenna Morey, Quilts of Valor Foundation volunteer. Shields hopes more veterans can be nominated and honored with a Quilt of Valor for their service. You can learn more about how to nominate a veteran on their website, here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
