December 2024

December 11

Letty awarded Marion Preston his Quilt of Valor today.

December 9, 2024

Letty C., Maureen W., Karen B. and Linda B. had the honor of awarding 16 veterans their Quilts of Valor today at the Sinai Residence.

December 7, 2024

A QOV was presented on Sat. Dec. 7 at 3pm in John Knox Village to General Bernard (Burn) Loeffke by Pat Lynes and Sarah Crew.

Burn is a Vietnam vet and was the first Army attache to China under Nixon. His accomplishments are too numerous to mention. Google Bernard Loeffke. Burn is 90 and a resident of John Knox, and Sarah is happy to call him a friend. The world needs more people like him.

This was at a special meeting between Burn and the current Chinese military attache in Washington who requested a meeting with Burn.

The Chinese delegation was impressed with our presentation and the quilt. They took picture after picture of the quilt, even closeups of the label. The fact that we honored our heroes in this personal way really impressed them. I think it gave them an insight into the American people that totally stunned them.

It was a wonderful experience

Kristi, Sheila, and Linda B. Had the honor of presenting James, Tracy, Steven and Robert their Quilts of Valor today.

December 5, 2024

Linda B had the privilege of awarding Claudia her Quilt of Valor today

November 2024

November 21, 2024

The United States Marine Corps recently celebrated their 249th birthday. The Miami-Dade Police Department Homicide Bureau has traditionally celebrated the birthday by cutting a birthday cake. In addition, a Quilt of Valor was awarded on behalf of Quilt Guild by the Sea to Hugh O., USMC retired GySgt, after 22 years of service. He served during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, with deployments to Okinawa, Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Afghanistan. He was thanked for his service and sacrifice while serving his country, and his continued service to his community. Welcome home!

November 13, 2024

Kristi and Linda had the privilege of presenting a Quilt of Valor to Robert Butler today. Several of his Delray Medical Center security guard friends were there to support him.

November 11, 2024

Letty did the presentation honoring 15 veterans today at the Sinai residence. Pat Lynes, Maureen Walsh, Ellen Birnbaum and Linda Bouvier had the privilege or wrapping the veterans with their Quilts of Valor

Debbie DeJessie presented William Braxton his Quilt of Valor on November 11th

On Veteran’s Day Kristi, Rochelle, Jane, Lee, and Sheila had the honor to award David M., Henry P., Francis L., & Paul R. with Quilts of Valor at the City of Boynton Beach Veteran’s Day celebration.

November 10, 2024

Grace had the honor of awarding Quilts of Valor on Nov 10 on behalf of Quilt Guild by the Sea, Boca Raton, to brothers Ryan R. and Jonathan R. Both served in the United States Air Force.

Ryan’s service began in 2003, serving during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom through numerous locations around the world until his retirement this year. Jonathan’s service began in 2001, also serving during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom through numerous locations around the world until his retirement in 2023.

On this Veterans’ Day weekend, we are reminded of their service, sacrifice, and valor in service to our nation. Welcome home, gentlemen!

November 7

October 2024

Marlys Cordes and her granddaughter, Kate Marler worked on a QOV at our workshops. She presented the QOV to her friend. She did a fantastic job explaining the Quilts Of Valor and her interest in sewing. I was there only to help hold the quilt and wrap him.

Grace had the honor of awarding a Quilt of Valor to 96 year old Rosita C. today (Oct 24) on behalf of Quilt Guild by the Sea. Rosita served in the Air Force from 1959 to 1982 and was stationed in many different countries. Thank you for your service, Rosita!

QOV Workshop - Oct 16

Sixteen wonderful quilters attended our QOV workshop today. Thanks to all who spent a day of quilting and friendship together.

Kristi and Linda had the privilege of awarding Walter Tempesta his Quilt of Valor 10-13-2024.

SEPTEMBER 2024

Jane Gavlick and Linda B awarded Leonard Borkowski WWII, Larry Borkowski Vietnam, Regina Reedy Cold War, and Matthew D’Agostinis Vietnam their Quilts of Valor on 9/27/24

Linda B had the honor of awarding Leroy Temple Jr his Quilt of Valor 9/14/24

Kristi and Linda B had the honor of awarding Jack his Quilt of Valor 9/9/24

August 2024

Pat Lynes presented Martha her quilt today. Martha is a wonderful young woman. What a pleasure to present her with a quilt.

July 2024

Pat Lynes presented Harry Sherer his QOV today.

Grace had the great honor of awarding two Quilts of Valor today on behalf of Quilt Guild by the Sea to Carol L. And Aileen M. Carol’s career includes thirty years as an Active Duty Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service (PHS) She served on the U.S. Navy Comfort Hospital Ship during Operation Continuing Promise and in numerous other assignments around the world. Aileen served in the U.S. Navy for over 25 years with assignments all over the world, including Latin America and Africa and during Operation Enduring Freedom. They were thanked for their service to their country and their community and welcomed home.

June 2024

Kathryn Welday and Trevian Hoalt are both in the Navy and stationed in Bahrain. They are here visiting Kathryn’s grandmother. Both were awarded their Quilts of Valor.

Grace had the honor of awarding a Quilt of Valor on behalf of Quilt Guild by the Sea, Boca Raton, to Timothy K. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Fallujah, Iraq from 2001 to 2010, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was thanked for his service to our country and his continuing service to our community.

May 2024

Grace had the honor of awarding a Quilt of Valor to Ronnie M. today, 5/18/24. He served in the Army from 1977 to 1997, serving during Desert Storm. He was surrounded by friends and family as he was thanked for his service and welcomed home.

April 2024

Linda B had the honor of presenting Jeffery-Air Force , Anthony-Army, Brian Demers-Army, and Joseph- Army their Quilts of Valor at the America Legion today (4-28).

Pat Lynes presented QOV quilts on April 26 to Jose Testa and James Sloan

Jane and Linda B. had the pleasure of awarding Eugene his Quilt of Valor this morning (4/14).

Kristi and Linda B. had the privilege of presenting William Franco, George Leonard, Richard McClaren, and Dennis Rodriquez their Quilts of Valor today.

Grace had the great honor of awarding a Quilt of Valor today to 99 years young Navy veteran Edward K. He served as a Navy pilot and told us stories about learning to fly from his tough women pilot instructors. He was thanked for his service to our country and welcomed home.

Grace had the honor of awarding Quilts of Valor today to four veterans on behalf of Quilt Guild by the Sea. Kermain K. served in the Army in Iraq. Jesus M. served in the Army in Haiti, the Sinai Penninsula, and Egypt. Alexis R. served in the Navy on the Harry S. Truman Aircraft Carrier in Saudi Arabia, Greece, Gulf Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Slovenia, and Dubai. Luis O. ( not pictured) served in the Army in Kuwait and Iraq. They were thanked for their service to our country and our community and welcomed home

February 2024

Linda just presented Robert Pedraza, Navy, his Quilt of Valor today.

Jane, Kristi, Letty and Linda had the privilege of honoring 9 veterans Feb. 3 at the four chaplain’s event in Boynton Beach.

January 2024

Kristi, Letty and Linda presented 8 veterans with their Quilts of Valor today at the Song Fest event January 25.

Kristi and Linda awarded Peter Midboe his Quilt of Valor January 23.

Linda had the honor of awarding Robert Wilt and Victore Melendez their Quilts of Valor this evening, January 21.

Kristi and Linda presented William Morse, Bob Sablo and Joel Davidson their Quilts of Valor quilts at the Kiwanis meeting January 17.

QOV Mystery Quilt 2023

December 2023

Sue Glasnapp presented a QOV to Robert Bledsoe at Banyan Place on Dec. 27. He was very grateful and appreciated all the work put into his quilt.

Kristi and I awarded Alan Schain his Quilt of Valor this evening

Pat Lynes, Sarah Crew, and Linda Eddy presented Dennis Carhart and Joshua Hong their Quilts of Valor at our guild meeting this morning.

Pat Lynes presented Lawrence Sablotny a Quilt of Valor on Dec 2.

November 2023

Sue Glasnapp awarded John Stein his Quilt of Valor at Banyan Place yesterday.

Sue, Marlys, Kristi and Linda had the honor of awarding 10 veterans their Quilts of Valor November 10th at Banyan Place.

Kristi and Linda had the honor of awarding Paul Kalkstein, Air Force and James Sanders, Army their Quilts of Valor November 10th at Banyan Place.

Grace had the honor of awarding Quilts of Valor November 10th to two veterans on behalf of Quilt Guild by the Sea during a Veterans Appreciation Luncheon. Robert E. served in numerous deployments while in the U.S. Army for a total of 33 years. Marco C. also served in the U.S. Army during Iraqi Freedom. They were thanked for their service to our country and our community and welcomed home.

Kristi and Linda presented Lawrence Straus his Quilt of Valor at Vizcaya this November 10th

Grace had the honor of awarding a Quilt of Valor to Kenneth O. on behalf of Quilt Guild by the Sea today during a cake cutting celebration of the U.S. Marines Corps 248th birthday. He served in the U.S. Marines for a total of 32 years during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and in Bosnia, Kosovo, Haiti, and Africa. He was thanked for his service to our country and our community and welcomed home.

October 2023

Edward, Air Force and Thomas, Army their Quilts of Valor with Quilts of Valor at Veterans Memorial Park today. Both veterans were joined by several family members and friends.

Kristi awarded Greg and Laura their Quilts of Valor.

Kristi and Linda had the honor of awarding Leon, Marine and Ted, Army their Quilts of Valor. Both served during Vietnam.

SEPTEMBER 2023

September 29 Presentation to David

September 22 Presentation

**Jane awarded Skip his Quilt of Valor.**

Sept 14 Group Presentation

Here are a few pictures of Bill Giroux who was in hospital when we did our event on September 14th. We visited him in our nursing area & they require we wear masks.

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Additional photos from the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor event on December 7th.

DECEMBER 2021

The 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor was on December 7th. Pat Lynes and Marie Christine Leavitt joined in the ceremony honoring WWII veterans with Quilts of Valor. They presented 14 quilts with the help of ROTC Cadets.

The group that put on the program honors not only the men that served in the military but also the families that kept the home fires burning. There was also entertainment by the Victory Dolls; they performed music from the 40's and made a big fuss over the Vets.

November 2021

Two presentations of Quilts of Valor were made to veterans of the Vietnam War. The first gentleman is Jim from Ft Lauderdale (army). Second is Bud from Boca Raton (army).

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Fifty-one (51) veterans were awarded Quilts of Valor at a ceremony on March 5, 2020. Quilt Guild by the Sea members joined Gold Coast Quilters Guild and the Palm Beach Patriotic Quilters as the South Florida Coalition of Quilts of Valor Quilters. The Patriotic Guard Riders also assisted during the ceremony held at the Sunrise Civic Center.

FEBRUARY 2020

QOV IN THE NEWS: Members from Gold Coast Quilters Guild and Quilt Guild by the Sea participated in this event. It is quite an honor to have been chosen as one of the best pictures of the year nationally.

JANUARY 2020

QOV CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO DIANE PROVOST

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On March 21, 2019 members of Quilt Guild by the Sea joined members of the Gold Coast Quilters Guild as the South Florida Coalition of Quilts of Valor Quilters to award Quilts of Valor to fifty-seven (57) veterans from all branches of the military. The ceremony was held at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center and was presented in partnership with the United Way of Broward County’s Mission United. The veterans served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, Kosovo, Gulf War, Africa, Iraq, and Afghanistan. They were welcomed home and thanked for their service.