Quilts of Valor
Ocean Waves Guild Members have been exceptionally supportive with making and donating beautifully handmade original patriotic and non-patriotic quilts. These quilts help show our veterans that their sacrifice and service is appreciated with something very American and very tangible.
The veterans, who have served in present conflicts, (Iraq and Afghanistan), as well as past wars, (WWII, Korea and Vietnam) are identified by their family members, friends, and/or co-workers.
In Presentation Ceremonies at the Ocean Waves Guild Meetings and at Homestead Air Reserve Base the QOV Committee has awarded over 30 originally crafted Quilts of Valor to deserving service members who have served in war zones. (In recognition of Military Appreciation Month in May and Veterans Day in November the Presentation Ceremonies are held twice a year.)
The non-profit Quilts of Valor Foundation website. www.qovf.org, provides one way to catch our veterans in our QOV net of comfort, love and healing.
The veterans, who have served in present conflicts, (Iraq and Afghanistan), as well as past wars, (WWII, Korea and Vietnam) are identified by their family members, friends, and/or co-workers.
In Presentation Ceremonies at the Ocean Waves Guild Meetings and at Homestead Air Reserve Base the QOV Committee has awarded over 30 originally crafted Quilts of Valor to deserving service members who have served in war zones. (In recognition of Military Appreciation Month in May and Veterans Day in November the Presentation Ceremonies are held twice a year.)
The non-profit Quilts of Valor Foundation website. www.qovf.org, provides one way to catch our veterans in our QOV net of comfort, love and healing.
Quilts of Valor Presentation - April 2022
QOV Committee Chair: Joyce Cotner
QOV Committee Members: Linda Falls and Barbara Garvine
QOV Committee Chair: Joyce Cotner
QOV Committee Members: Linda Falls and Barbara Garvine
In recognition of May's Military Appreciation Month, three Quilts of Valor were awarded at an in person event on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB).
The 3 recipients were all Active Reserve Duty Service Members. Two had served at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar and the other served in Syria.
Interestingly Linda Falls, Barbara Garvine and I met our military escort at the HARB Visitor Control Center about 7:10 AM, -- (yes, it was a bit early). Our well attended presentations went off with "military precision" and were very well received.
Two of the Quilts were made by Betty Roxborough and the other by Ellen Sherman. A special Thank You to all our Ocean Waves Members for your continued support of Quilts of Valor.
The 3 recipients were all Active Reserve Duty Service Members. Two had served at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar and the other served in Syria.
Interestingly Linda Falls, Barbara Garvine and I met our military escort at the HARB Visitor Control Center about 7:10 AM, -- (yes, it was a bit early). Our well attended presentations went off with "military precision" and were very well received.
Two of the Quilts were made by Betty Roxborough and the other by Ellen Sherman. A special Thank You to all our Ocean Waves Members for your continued support of Quilts of Valor.
Quilts of Valor Presentation - Nov. 2021
QOV Committee Chair: Joyce Cotner
QOV Committee Members: Linda Falls and Barbara Garvine
QOV Committee Chair: Joyce Cotner
QOV Committee Members: Linda Falls and Barbara Garvine
Thanks to the incredibly generous support from East Ridge Personnel and you, our Ocean Waves Members, our hybrid Quilts of Valor Awards’ Ceremony during the November 2021 meeting was memorable!
Three Patriotic Quilts were Awarded: one each to a WWII vet, a Vietnam vet and an Operation Enduring Freedom vet. A reporter, Charlie Hudson, from the South Dade News Leader covered the Presentation and her article can be read online here.
A particularly heart-rending moment was when Seth Tellez, Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, wanted to hug his quilt at the end of the ceremony, -- he did not want us to fold his quilt.
A particular Thank You for all the behind scenes support from Connie Scheel, Helen McKane and Betty Roxborough.
Below are Quilt of Valor recipients with their quilts.
Three Patriotic Quilts were Awarded: one each to a WWII vet, a Vietnam vet and an Operation Enduring Freedom vet. A reporter, Charlie Hudson, from the South Dade News Leader covered the Presentation and her article can be read online here.
A particularly heart-rending moment was when Seth Tellez, Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, wanted to hug his quilt at the end of the ceremony, -- he did not want us to fold his quilt.
A particular Thank You for all the behind scenes support from Connie Scheel, Helen McKane and Betty Roxborough.
Below are Quilt of Valor recipients with their quilts.
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Carl Zwerner, World War II vet and son |
Seth Tellez, Operation Enduring Freedom veteran
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Helen McKane accepted this quilt for Vietnam vet Jose Adan. |
