Stories

July 23, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors spouses for their service – Richard & Wanda Cooley, U.S. Navy

We had the privilege of honoring two heroes! Husband and wife, Richard & Wanda Cooley, both U.S. Navy Veterans, were each presented with a Quilt of Valor. These are handmade, one-of-a-kind quilts honoring their service to our country. Richard enlisted in the Navy in 1969 after graduation from high school. As he says, “I didn’t know […]
July 17, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors Robert Poole, U.S. Army & U.S. Merchant Marines

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. Robert Poole, US Army & US Merchant MarineVeteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor his service to our country. We were honored to present Robert with a Quilt of Valor while surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Robert! Quilts of Valor (QOV) is an […]
July 17, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors William Balfour, U.S. Navy

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. William Balfour, U.S. Navy Veteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor his service to our country. We were honored to present William with a Quilt of Valor while surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, William! Quilts of Valor (QOV) is an organization that honors service members […]
April 23, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors Julie Varady, U.S. Air Force

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. Julie Varady, US Air Force Veteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor her service to our country. Julie is a Blue Water Hospice Home volunteer! We were honored to present her with a Quilt of Valor at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Thank […]
April 10, 2024

Thumbcoast.tv highlights VNA & BWH’s annual River Run

Angela DeLaere chatted with Thumbcoast.tv host Josh Chapman about the annual River Run. The run is always the first Saturday in June at Marysville Park. Funds raised from the run provides funding for those who need care, regardless of their financial situation.
February 24, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors John William Cox, U.S. Air Force

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. John Cox, US Air Force Veteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor his service to our country.John was an Aircraft Electrician and reached the rank of Master Sergeant. He served a total of 35 years including four years active duty (April 1962 […]
February 23, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors Robert Carrier, U.S. Navy

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. Robert Carrier, US Navy Veteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor his service to our country.Robert was aboard the U.S.S. Houston when it was attacked by a Japanese torpedo directly amidship, just below the turn of the starboard bilge and severely damaged […]
January 26, 2024

Quilts of Valor honors David Sullivan, U.S. Army

We had the privilege of honoring a hero. David Sullivan, U.S. Army Veteran, was presented with a handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt to honor his service to our country. As veterans come under our care, we are honored to give them a Quilt of Valor. Quilts of Valor (QOV) is an organization that honors […]