February 25, 2025
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Quilts of Valor honors veterans

Front row, l-r: Ron VanWyngarden, Russell Lowman, Michael Hummel, Margaret Garrett, Tim Beard, Robert Johnson, Bob Marshall; Back row, l-r: Stuart Rexroat, Jim Tangeman, Verlan VanGorp, Wayne Sliger, Rob Wickett, Larry Garrett, Phil Clark, Jim Kingery, Dwight Miller, Rex Millage

Front row, l-r: Ron VanWyngarden, Russell Lowman, Michael Hummel, Margaret Garrett, Tim Beard, Robert Johnson, Bob Marshall; Back row, l-r: Stuart Rexroat, Jim Tangeman, Verlan VanGorp, Wayne Sliger, Rob Wickett, Larry Garrett, Phil Clark, Jim Kingery, Dwight Miller, Rex Millage (Jeanne Van Genderen)

The Monroe Honor Guild presented 17 Quilts of Valor to veterans on Oct. 1 at the Monroe Town Square Park. Two veterans could not be in attendance, and they will be presented their quilts at a later time. Also, present that day were the American Legion Honor Guard, Sons of the American Legion, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

The Monroe Honor Guild was formed in January 2020. As of October 2023 the guild has awarded 144 quilts to service men and women from the Monroe and Reasnor area. If you are a veteran whether active or retired and are from the Monroe and Reasnor area contact guild member Ada Beth Hume at 641-259-2555.

The Monroe Honor Guild is made up of approximately 20 women who work together to recognize and award the veterans of the Monroe and Reasnor area with patriotic quilts for their service to their country.

The Quilt of Valor Foundation organization was established in 2003 and has awarded more than 357,000 quilts nationwide. The quilts have a three-part message: Honoring veterans for their willingness to lay down their lives for their country and for their service and sacrifice. They hope the quilt provides healing, peace and comfort.