The local Quilts of Valor group has developed a special relationship with the mother and widow of one of our servicemen, Jeremy McQueary. As we near the first anniversary of his death, we held a special ceremony during which two quilts were given to Jeremy's son and niece. The quilt for his son, Hadley, was primarily blue and white while the quilt for his niece, Olivia, was red and white. Both quilts incorporated pictures of Jeremy and other family members.
At a brief ceremony on Monday, the quilts were given to Hadley and Olivia. During the ceremony, it was mentioned that Jeremy had received the quilt made for him after being injured while in Iraq. We had even received a note from Jeremy thanking us for the quilt and letting us know how much it meant to him.
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| Hadley (left) and Olivia (right, holding her sister) with their quilts. |
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| QOV members enjoyed the antics of the kids after they received their quilts. |
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| A brief reception following the ceremony during which QOV members talked with family members. |
Jeremy's sacrifice, and the efforts and sacrifices of all members of the services, will never be forgotten. We are so appreciative of all they do for our country and citizens in the countries they serve. May Hadley and Olivia always know how much Jeremy means to our nation.
Margaret
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