This just in from Carolyn Zaleski, head of the Roanoke Quilts of Valor Stitchers:
Here are a few pictures from yesterday’s award ceremony and final award of the year unless we have an emergency come up. Gary S served in the Marines and is a Vietnam Veteran. A beautiful family and many friends came to celebrate and thank Gary for his service. This was our 93rd award and I wanted to be sure, even if you don’t have Facebook, that you can see what our group is all about.
Marine veteran Gary S, having been awarded a Quilt of Valor which represents warmth and comfort to veterans who served this nation during a time of conflict 
Gary S with members of Roanoke QOV Stitchers who made the award, displaying the quilt 
And, of course, Gary S collected a lot of hugs other than the warm, comforting hug from his Quilt of Valor 
A hug is another warm way to thank a veteran for his service 
Family and friends who came to share the QOV award 
More family and friends 
Oh, and here is another warm thank you for your service hug 
A good picture of family and friends here to celebrate with Gary S 
Mr. and Mrs. Gary S
Be sure to check out our Facebook page, Roanoke QOV Stitchers, as well as the page for Blue Ridge Quilters to keep abreast of the awards made by Roanoke QOV Stitchers. Thank you.
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