Eight local veterans were honored with quilts Wednesday for their service in the military. Kathy Snell, Liberty Sewing Circle founder, Warsaw, and Quilts Of Valor National Foundation representatives Darlene Seufert and Pam Camren presented quilts made by sewing club members and foundation volunteers to the veterans. A free meal was provided by Grace Village following the presentation at Kosciusko Community Senior Services Activities Center. “Memorial Day is coming up and we wanted to make sure our veterans in the community are treasured and are loved and remembered,” Snell said. “They are the pillars of our country and community.” Along with the quilts, the veterans received certificates of appreciation for their service. Sherman Coy, who was a personal bodyguard for Gen. Douglas MacArthur, was happy to receive the quilt. “I am excited to receive the quilt and very much honored for people wanting to meet me,” Coy said. Claude Shepherd, Army veteran who served from 1944 to 1946, was happy to get the quilt. “This is a great honor to receive the quilt, and I feel honored to be here and it was an honor to serve our country,” Shepherd said. Robert Allen served in the U.S. Army in 1966 and 1967. “It’s so nice to be honored and I’m proud to be a veteran,” Allen said. Von Frieden served in Afghanistan and his father, James Friedman, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. “It’s great to have a son follow in my military footsteps,” Von said. Tom Anglin served in Korea in the Navy from 1952 to 1956. “This in unbelievable to have this quilt,” Anglin said. Max Miller served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in Korea from 1948 to 1954. “It’s unbelievable to get this quilt. It’s nice to be remembered,” Miller said. Nicole Shorter served in the U.S. Marines from 1998 to 2002. “Having this quilt is great. This is something I will keep forever,” Shorter said.
