Larry Musgrave
Ken Nale
Doug Clark
Darrell Merrit
Four area veterans were presented with handmade quilts Saturday, November 7th, during the 10th Annual Veterans Quilt Giveaway held in conjunction with the Veterans Breakfast at St. Edwards Catholic Church.
The annual tradition is organized by Sharon and Amanda White, who make and donate the quilts each year in memory of Sharon’s father, World War II veteran Clifford Shreve.
Veterans attending Saturday’s breakfast had the opportunity to register for one of four quilts, with the winners announced following the meal.
This year’s quilt recipients were Larry Musgrave, Ken Nale, Doug Clark, and Darrell Merrit.
The annual giveaway honors Shreve’s military service while recognizing the sacrifices made by veterans throughout the community.
Shreve served in the United States Army during World War II from January 16, 1942, until October 23, 1945. He completed his military service as a Technician Fourth Grade with Headquarters Company, 129th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion, 7th Armored Division.
During his military career, Shreve served in Northern France, the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with four bronze battle stars, along with two overseas service bars.
Shreve also participated in the Normandy campaign, arriving on the beaches of Normandy just two days after the initial Allied landing in June 1944.
The quilting work for this year’s giveaway was completed by Sara Wilson of Foxville Quilting in Kell.
For the past decade, the Veterans Quilt Giveaway has provided a meaningful way for the White family to preserve Shreve’s legacy while expressing appreciation to area veterans for their service to the country.
Saturday’s presentation continued that tradition, recognizing four more veterans with handmade quilts as a lasting reminder of the community’s gratitude for their military service.