from L-R standing: Mike O'Brien, Ron Sharr and Ron Adams; seated L-R Melvin Sams, Carla Huebler and Loren DeZwarte

Six veterans were honored last week in a Quilt of Valor ceremony at the Knoxville VFW. Ron Adams, Loren DeZwarte, Carla Huebler, Mike O’Brien, Melvin Sams and Ron Sharr were presented with quilts and certificates. Marcia Grimm is a volunteer with the Quilts of Valor organization, and explains that these quilts are given in honor of veterans and their service.

“It’s a formal expression of appreciation to the veterans. After what they’ve gone through and been through, a lot of people just kind of forget it. It brings their memory to the forefront again, and shows our appreciation as a society for their service. They set time aside to serve our country, so we’re appreciative of that.”

All veterans are eligible to receive a Quilt of Valor.