IBQLTN2 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 This article was published in our local newspaper on September 20th it is a heart wrenching story of just how much these Quilts of Valor mean to our soldiers, their families and yes, even to us the quilters. The quilter in this article is also a member of this forum, although she doesnt post very much she owns a Millenium and is very active in our local Quilts of Valor chapter. The piecer of the quilt is also very active in QOV and both are members of our local Quilt guild. Donnita has also been filmed in episodes of Army Wives because of her involvement. I am not sure if any of the shows have aired as yet. Pretty cool stuff I think, enjoy! http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/sep/20/letters-to-the-editor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 You need a tissue warning please! What a great story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April W Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 This story really touched my heart. I help a local group in Everton, MO. A town so small that most people could probably never even find it on a map. This small group made 80 quilts to send with the chaplain earlier this year. They are at it again, as I donated all the red, white or blue fabric in my stash for more quilts. They have already brought 4 for me to quilt. I am very proud to make a soldier feel treasured for his/her efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Thank you for sharing. Our quild has completed over 80 quilts for this cause as well. It is really rewarding to know how these quilts serve our HEROS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 My old guild donated 56 quilts last year to American Heroes Quilts at the Madigan Army Hospital in WA. How heartwarming to know that these quilts are truly appreciated and loved by our soldiers. Thanks for sharing this story. I was honored to be a part of something so wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvstoquilt Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Thank you for sharing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Jeanne, thank you for sharing this wonderful story !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 What a touching story. Heidi's right...tissues are needed when reading this. Thank you so much for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 OK this one brought tears to my eyes and it hit home for me. Thanks for sharing! On a personal note, our Stryker Brigade from Alaska just returned home from a tour overseas. They are based at Ft. Wainwright, located here in my home town of Fairbanks. "Welcome Home!" signs are all over my town and they hang from the fences of Ft. Wainwright. God Bless Our Troops! http://newsminer.com/news/2009/sep/16/commander-gives-high-praise-returning-strykers-tro/ http://newsminer.com/news/2009/sep/21/fort-wainwright-strykers-are-almost-all-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Thanks for sharing Jeanne, what a neat story, I surely hope that he heals well! Shana, my nephew and his bride are there, he was one of the last to return from Iraq and they are just moving into a rental house up there! It's so great that they made it back! My dear friend, Donna Lynn Thomas'(quilt author and instructor) son will be based in Fairbanks as well starting this December. Small world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 May need a tissue. I have been quilting/piecing in days before Milli for American Hero Quilts for several years. In the past 3 years, Ben Franklin where I teach, has been doing a contest each year for American Heroes. Last year they donated 38 quilts and tops and this year, I haven't heard the count, but when they were hanging in the store, it looked like about the same amount to me. I know how much they are appreciated by the soldiers. Sue, the founder of AHQ, likes to tell the story of one soldier who needed life saving surgery, but wouldn't give his permission to take him into surgery. Turns out he was afraid to leave his quilt for fear that someone would steal it. Sue promised him that she would stay at the hospital and keep his quilt until he was out of surgery and awake to again 'protect' his quilt. I have told this story many times in promoting AHQ and it still brings tears to my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Neat Story as well Shiela, I know there are a million more stories and we have heard others, I especially liked the fact that in all the quilts from all over the country that our soldier got a quilt from home. Now they may say it was total coincidence, but I see the Lord's hand all over this one!! Thank You Lord!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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