Quilt of Valor

Five local veterans were awarded their Quilt of Valor during last week’s Veterans Day program at Aurora High School. They were wrapped in their quilts by members of their family. These individuals included, from left: Scott Springer, John Springer, Dick Phillips, Pat Nuss and Leon Cederlind.

Five local veterans were awarded their Quilt of Valor during last week’s Veterans Day program at Aurora High School. They were wrapped in their quilts by members of their family. These individuals included, from left: Scott Springer, John Springer, Dick Phillips, Pat Nuss and Leon Cederlind.

Five local veterans earn distinguished Quilts of Valor

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Friday’s Veterans Day program was highlighted, as is tradition, with the presentation of Quilts of Valor to local veterans in celebration of their service. This year’s group included Hamilton County veterans Leon Cederlind, Pat Nuss, Dick Phillips, John Springer and Scott Springer.
Local veterans receiving their Quilt of Valor during Thursday’s opening ceremonies at the Hamilton County Fair included, from left: Tom Collingham, Glenn Rauert, Jim Anderson, Richard Schaffert and Mike Fletcher.

Local veterans receiving their Quilt of Valor during Thursday’s opening ceremonies at the Hamilton County Fair included, from left: Tom Collingham, Glenn Rauert, Jim Anderson, Richard Schaffert and Mike Fletcher.

Five area veterans awarded Quilts of Valor during fair

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
As is tradition and in the spirit of honoring those who have served the United States in the military, Jeanette Friesen and the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild was back at it again during the Thursday opening ceremonies of the 2022 Hamilton County Fair to present five veterans with their very own Quilt...
Those given Quilts of Valor include from left: Curt Carlson, James William Kaura, Bryon “Butch” Lewin, Gary E. Ross and Marlin Seeman.

Those given Quilts of Valor include from left: Curt Carlson, James William Kaura, Bryon “Butch” Lewin, Gary E. Ross and Marlin Seeman.

Local veterans celebrated with Quilts of Valor at Plainsman

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Family, friends and community members gathered inside the Plainsman Museum Saturday morning to honor and celebrate five veterans. The Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild presented the guests of honor with quilts created by their members as Janette Friesen shared each of their stories.
Art Van Luchene (left) is wrapped in his Quilt of Valor during the ceremony held up by Jim Willis and Claire Frevert. Jeanette Friesen gives an explanation of the meaning of the quilt.

Art Van Luchene (left) is wrapped in his Quilt of Valor during the ceremony held up by Jim Willis and Claire Frevert. Jeanette Friesen gives an explanation of the meaning of the quilt.

Local veteran Art Van Luchene presented his Quilt of Valor

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Art Van Luchene found himself wrapped up in a quilt during the VFW meeting on Dec. 1, but not just any ordinary quilt -- a Quilt of Valor. Jeanette Friesen spoke on behalf of the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild as she and Claire Frevert presented the quilt to the honoree.