Golden Plains Quilts of Valor awarded four Quilts of Valor on April 26, 2024.

Darrell Shanteau

United States Army veteran Sergeant First Class Darrell Shanteau was awarded a Quilt of Valor on April 26, 2024, from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. Shanteau served from 1960 to 1980. The quilt was made by Millie HIll; quilting by Amy Schartz Mellor. Pictured, from left: David Krallman, Darrell Shanteau, Chris Krueger and Judy Burnette.

Elmer Burgardt

United States Navy veteran Petty Officer Third Class Elmer Burgardt was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor on April 26, 2024, at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. The quilt top was made by LaWanna Krestine; quilting by Amy Schartz Mellor. Pictured, from left: Poncho Hitchmann, Elmer Burgardt, Judy Burnette, Rick Munsch.

Robert Levingston

United States Army veteran Specialist Robert Levingston was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor on April 26, 2024, at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. Levingston served from 1992 to 2004. The quilt top was made by Phyllis Manhart; quilting by Amy Schartz Mellor. Pictured, from left: Rick Munsch, Robert Levingston, Judy Burnette, Boe Levingston.

Heather Ruble

United States Army veteran Sergeant Heather Ruble was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor on April 26, 2024, at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. Ruble served from 1999 to 2021. The quilt top was made by Linda Bittel; quilting by Amy Schartz Mellor. Pictured, from left: Chris Krueger, Heather Ruble, Judy Burnette, David Krallman.