Nebraska
Heartland Nebraska group presents Quilts of Valor to six veterans
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Six veterans were honored Saturday, June 27, as Heartland Nebraska Quilts of Valor presented handmade quilts to service members “touched by war.”
Organizers said the Quilts of Valor National Foundation has awarded 447,658 quilts to active-duty military members and veterans since it began.
The Heartland Nebraska Quilts of Valor group has presented 204 quilts since starting its local chapter in 2019.
Saturday’s recipients were:
- Kevin F. Donohue, U.S. Navy, 1973-1976
- Michael Chipps, U.S. Army Reserve, 1974-1996
- Wayne Hildebrand, U.S. Air Force, 1969-1973
- Robert D. Caudillo, U.S. Navy, 1970-1974
- Mac Trujillo Jr., U.S. Marine Corps, 1966-1969
- Salvador Munoz, U.S. Navy, 1964-1968
The Heartland Nebraska group said the quilts are presented to recognize veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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