We were very privileged today to attend the Veteran’s
Group meeting at Aston Gardens, a very large retirement center here in Tampa. Ten members of the CT Quilters Quilts of
Valor Group were able to attend and assist with the presentations.
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| Veteran's Group Poster |
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| QOV Info Poster |
Jean S., Acting Secretary, and Bill W., Leader of
the Veterans Group (Veteran-US Coast Guard), greeted the members of their group
and signed up a few new members while Patricia and Janet collected names and
veterans data from those who would be receiving quilts.
After a Welcome speech by Bill W, Pat N. gave a
brief presentation about the Quilts of Valor Foundation and the initial
founding of the CT Quilters and the role of the Crafty Threads Quilt Shop as an Under Our
Wings location.
She was followed by Debbie W. our current Leader
who spoke about this year’s plans and the quilters/volunteers and
donations. Linda Fentriss followed with
a description of her duties as the Florida Regional Coordinator for the QOVF
and all that entails. And Diana wrapped
up with our special thank you for the Veterans’ service and their sacrifices
for the Freedoms we have today.
So now for the awards/presentations of quilts!
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| Bob L - US Navy |
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| Carroll W - US Army |
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| Dean S - US Navy |
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| Dick S - US Army |
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| Ed L - US Navy |
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| George M - US Air Force |
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| James P - US Army Veterinary Corp - took care of our War Dogs! |
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| Jerry O - US Army |
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| Joan S - US Air Force |
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| John P - US Navy |
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| Our own CT Quilter and QOVF FL Coordinator, Linda F - US Navy! |
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| Marianne accepting for her father Fred B - US Army |
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| Nick F - US Navy |
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| Norman M - US Army Air Corp |
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| Ralph B - US Air Force |
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| Raphae - US Army |
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| Robert H - US Army |
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| Robert R - US Army Air Force |
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| Ruben Z - US Marine Corp and US Army |
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| William H - US Navy |
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| William W - US Coast Guard |
We’ll close today’s post with our group photo – the
CT Quilters that were able to attend today’s presentations and our gracious
host, Bill W.:
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| Debbie, Janet, Loretta, Diana, Linda, Patricia, Jadene, Joanne, Pat and Kathy with Bill W. |
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Once again, allow us to thank the Veteran’s of Aston
Gardens –
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
