Fall of 2025 Quilts of Valor recipients (L-R) Jim Swenson (Army), Earl Steinke (Army), Scott Anderson (Army), Daniel Haugen (Marine), Bennett Spenst (Army), Bob Tapson (Army), Roger Kram (Navy), and Benjamin Bim Perius (Army). Photo by Gael Balsdon.
The backs of the beautiful Quilts of Valor. Photo by Gael Balsdon.
The Friendship Star Quilting Guild (L-R) Gael Balsdon, Karen Bimler, Linda Olson, Heidi Veit , Joanne Fewell, Mindy Balsdon, Karen Boe, Barb Boesl, Elaine Haugen, Carol Girodat, PJ Rime, and Darby Hart. Not photographed: Linda Timian, Denise Ratzlaff, Peggy Davis, JoAnn Mueller, Janelle Bata, Sue Anderson, Ann Thompson, and Pam Luhmann.
Eight area veterans received Quilts of Valor, presented last Sunday, June 8, with a ceremony held at the American Legion Post 98 to honor them.
The Quilts of Valor program is a national initiative that awards handmade quilts to service members and veterans who have been “touched by war.” Founded in 2003 by Catherine Roberts, the organization’s mission is to provide a tangible token of appreciation …