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Joel Walker's son-in-law, Michael Hinz, retired USAF describes the meaning behind his father-in-law's medals and military honors during a Quilt of Valor presentation Friday at the Walker residence in Post Falls.

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'I matter'
March 24, 2024 1:08 a.m.

'I matter'

Quilt of Valor honors 'the boy who went to war'

At his Quilt of Valor ceremony, the empty table in the corner was first and foremost on Joel Walker’s mind. It was a place set for his fallen friend, Romey Earl Hughart Jr., who was killed in action August 11, 1966. “That’s going to be a tough one, he was a good friend,” Walker said.