Special to the Times Vedette
Seven local veterans were honored for their service on Saturday at Veterans Auditorium in Panora. Each received a Quilt of Valor, a handmade quilt specifically designed to honor and provide comfort to service members and veterans who have been affected by war. The Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF) was established in 2003 with the mission to cover these individuals with comforting and healing quilts.
The primary goal of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to recognize the sacrifices made by military personnel. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than 430,000 quilts to veterans and active-duty service members across the United States. Each quilt serves as a symbol of gratitude and support for their service.
From left to right Randy Griffin, Dave Kading, Charles Brobst, Dave Biedelman, Denny Rowedder, Charles Owen and Dana Tews.
Anyone is interested in receiving an application to have Quilts of Valor make a quilt for a veteran can contact Barb Hansen at 515-290-2140. Applications are also available at the VFW/Legion office.