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Quilts of Valor November 2021 presentations
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The Golden Plains Quilts of Valor group presented quilts to area veterans on Nov. 26, 2021, at the Great Bend American Legion Post 180. Quilts of Valor Foundation rules prohibit QOV groups or members from supplying the last names of the veterans. The names of veterans are published here at the request of the individuals and with their permission. Shown here is Don Witte.

The Golden Plains Quilts of Valor group presented quilts to area veterans on Nov. 26, 2021, at the Great Bend American Legion Post 180. Quilts of Valor Foundation rules prohibit QOV groups or members from supplying the last names of the veterans. The names of veterans are published here at the request of the individuals and with their permission.

Don Witte


United States Navy veteran Don Witte was awarded a Quilt of Valor on November 26, 2021, from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor. Don served from 1955 to 1963. The quilt top was made by Mary Lou Weiser and quilted by Amy Schartz Mellor. Pictured are, from left: Mary Lou Weiser, Don Witte, Amy Schartz Mellor.



 Edward Chapman


United States Navy veteran Edward Chapman was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor on November 26, 2021, at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. Edward served from 1965 to 1969. The quilt top was made by Millie Hill, quilting by Amy Schartz Mellor. From left: Caylon Munsch, Millie Hill, Edward Chapman, Rick Munsch, Amy Schartz Mellor.


Longino “Lonnie” Falcon


United States Navy veteran Longino (Lonnie) Falcon was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor on November 26, 2021 at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. Lonnie served from 1967 to 1973. The quilt top was made by Balinda Ochs, quilting by Amy Schartz Mellor. From left: Darrin Munsch, Balinda Ochs, Lonnie Falcon, Amy Schartz Mellor, Bob Jarmer.


 Robert Walker


United States Air Force veteran Robert Walker was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor on November 26, 2021, at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend. Robert served from 1972 to 1987. The quilt top was made by Linda Bittel and quilted by Amy Schartz Mellor. Walker is shown with Mellor.