On Monday, March 14, 2022, two Quilts of Valor were awarded at the American Legion on Apperson in Salem, Virginia after their monthly meeting. Roanoke Quilts of Valor Stitchers members Sally Madden and Nancy Karnes held up the quilts, Gisela O’Connor awarded two Vietnam commemorative pins, and photographs were taken by Kathleen Ledger. The award ceremony was attended by American Legion members and their spouses.
One of the beautiful Quilts of Valor being awarded 
Gisela O’Connor awarding Vietnam commemorative pins 
Another beautiful Quilt of Valor which was awarded 
A Vietnam veteran is shown the Quilt of Valor he is being awarded at American Legion in Salem, VA 
Gisela shaking hands with veteran after presenting Vietnam commemorative pin 
Quilt of Valor being awarded to Vietnam veteran at American Legion in Salem, VA 
Two Vietnam veterans with the Quilts of Valor they were awarded at the American Legion in Salem, VA
A good many of the members of the Roanoke Quilts of Valor Stitchers are also members of Blue Ridge Quilters. This local chapter of QOV was started in the recent past by BRQ member Carolyn Zaleski; she is an enthusiastic supporter of Quilts of Valor and is doing a super job of getting the word out to local organizations who know of veterans who could/should be awarded quilts. It is a privilege to be associated with the Roanoke Quilts of Valor Stitchers.
Blue Ridge Quilters 