Quilts for Vets

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Please do not use the word “happy” with memorial day. Memorial Day is remembering the veterans who never made it home. It isn’t about those who survived and came home or served. There is NOTHING happy about losing a veteran.

05/23/2026

It was a pleasure to give a challenge coin to this Marine this morning! Semper fi

05/19/2026

Veterans of Foreign Wars is calling on all Veterans, Patriots, and Americans in the Cleveland area to join us Wedensday morning in honoring the return home of U.S. Army Cpl. Orestus Marion Stewart, a Korean War hero who was missing in action for more than 75 years.

We will gather at 0815 hours on the overpass near Love’s and QT in Cleveland as the procession escorting Cpl. Stewart passes underneath at approximately 0830 hours Wedensday morning.

Bring your flags, stand proudly, and help us render the respect and honor this fallen American hero has long deserved.

After decades away from home, it is our duty to ensure Corporal Stewart’s return is met with dignity, patriotism, and gratitude.

Cpl. Stewart, who entered the Army from Texas, served with the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War. He was killed in action on August 11, 1950, near Pohang, South Korea, while defending Yonil Airfield from enemy attack.

His remains were recovered in 1954 but could not be identified at the time. Through the work of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, they have now been identified, and Cpl. Stewart will return home this week.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church in Magnolia Springs. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery with full military honors, under the direction of Coleman’s Mortuary in Jasper.

Though his parents and many loved ones are no longer here to witness his return, Cpl. Stewart will finally receive the honor and homecoming he earned.

Welcome home, Corporal Stewart. You are not forgotten.

05/11/2026

Even in a field getting greens n squash with blowing hair - challenge coin Viet Nam Viet USArmy. Thanked him for was service. He was tickled to get the coin!

05/07/2026

We are collecting beanie hats/caps for Veterans. We distribute 250 annually! Homemade/bought -whatever you can do! Ive learned several of the veterans who receive these wear them year-round in the assisted living centers. We start distributing in November through December so we ask ahead of time so that folks can get busy. You may mail them to 239 Bradley Rd. 954 Hermitage, AR 71647.

As always, thank you from the bottom of our heart for your participation!

03/01/2026

The retreat center is probably 59% completed. Its purpose is to generate funds to purchase fabrics to make quilts for our Veterans. By week’s end, I will share some photos. The retreat center will sleep 8. Great quiet place for business, craft, quilting/sewing, Bible Study, friends get-away retreat We can furnish a brunch/supper or you can do your own cooking. Prices vary. Minimum 6 at a time. Individual work tables for 8 We will start taking reservations by Fall. Located 20 miles south of a town of 302 in south central Arkansas, 40 miles from a grocery store, 80 acre lake in the front, woods behind us on a dead end private road. Antique shops in nearby towns for excursions Absolutely NO va**ng or to***co smoking on property and especially not in the retreat center. More details to follow. We are super excited to get this accomplished! Will we be seeing you??

02/20/2026

Welcome Home, Sir. Thank you for your service.

02/16/2026

Love giving a challenge coin!

02/16/2026

Happy 102 William Howard!!