Quilt of Valor moves veteran to tears
Susan McMinimy and Giannine O’Connor drape a quilt of valor over Kenneth Siirila's shoulders to commemorate his Army service Monday at the Idaho State Veterans Home Post Falls.
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Susan McMinimy and Giannine O’Connor present Duaine Johnson with a quilt for his Air Force service Monday at the Idaho State Veterans Home Post Falls. Johnson took off his Korea veteran hat to thank the quilters.
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Henry "Pat" Patrick expresses that his quilt is beautiful to Giannine O’Connor,
Quilts of Valor North Idaho coordinator as she and Susan McMinimy place his new quilt around his shoulders.
Kayla Main read out the list of military achievements each veteran received during the presentation Monday.
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Kayla Main reads Kelcie Devitt's Navy service achievements as Susan McMinimy and Giannine O’Connor place a quilt around her shoulders.
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POST FALLS — Duaine Johnson was overcome with emotions Monday morning as he was given a Quilt of Valor for his 20 years in the Air Force.
The words didn’t come quickly, so he doffed his Korea veteran hat to the quilters and audience applauding for him.
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