Red River Quilters, Quilts of Valor Foundation

Red River Quilters, Quilts of Valor Foundation The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to honor service members & veterans who have been touched by war with comforting and healing quilts.

We were privileged to honor a father and son duo Quilts of Valor on Thursday, April 23rd, in Wahpeton.Warren P entered t...
04/24/2026

We were privileged to honor a father and son duo Quilts of Valor on Thursday, April 23rd, in Wahpeton.
Warren P entered the US Army in 1951. This was during the Korean War. After passing the physical exam he got on a train heading to Fort Riley, Kansas, where his basic training was to learn how to use heavy weapons such as machine guns, bazookas, and mortars. After his training he was sent to Big Delta, Alaska where he was stationed for 2 years. At that time Alaska wasn’t a state so he was able to say he served overseas.
He became a Chaplain’s assistant with duties of driving the Chaplain and preparing the setup for church services.
He also had the privilege of escorting actress and singer Ann Blith around their camp when she came to Big Delta to entertain the troops…and he has pictures to prove it!
Warren was honorably discharged in 1953. He is a lifetime member of the International War Veteran’s Alliance, a 60-year member of the American Legion, and a 50-year member of the AmVets. He was privileged to have been on an Honor Flight to Washington DC.
Welcome home Warren, we thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending our country.

Dennis P entered the Army National Guard in 1996. He was a member of the Engineer Battalion in Wahpeton where his duty was to construct buildings.
Dennis was deployed to Kosovo in 2000 for a 9 month tour reconstructing some of the damage the area had sustained.
Dennis was honorably discharged in 2004. He is a member of the VFW. Welcome home Dennis, we thank you for your service and sacrifice in defending our country.

On Thursday, March 5th, the Red River Quilters had the honor to award a Quilt of Valor to Donald V in Breckenridge. Don...
03/16/2026

On Thursday, March 5th, the Red River Quilters had the honor to award a Quilt of Valor to Donald V in Breckenridge. Donald entered the US Army in 1967 and attended basic training at Fort Lewis in Washington. He also attended leadership school at Fort Wachuca in Arizona and then went on to advanced training at Fort Knox in Kentucky where he was stationed for a few months before being assigned to Army Security Agency (ASA) Europe serving in Frankfurt, Germany for the rest of his enlistment.
Don served as company clerk there where his primary duty was to report daily the whereabouts of all 500 enlisted soldiers and 200 officers on the duty rosters.
Don was honorably discharged in 1970.
Don, we thank you for your service and sacrifice while defending our country.

On February 20, 2026, at the Roughrider Conference Center in Fargo, the Red River Quilters had the honor of awarding Maj...
03/16/2026

On February 20, 2026, at the Roughrider Conference Center in Fargo, the Red River Quilters had the honor of awarding Major General Michael H a Quilt of Valor.
Mike served in the Air Force from 1967-2006 with his last years serving as North Dakota’s Adjutant General.
He served in the Vietnam War, the Cold War, Operation Iraq Freedom, and the Gulf War Desert Shield. During his service Mike logged more than 11,000 hours of flight time.
Thank you, Mike, for your service.

Patrica Ann entered the United States Air Force in 1985 and received her basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Sa...
08/05/2025

Patrica Ann entered the United States Air Force in 1985 and received her basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonia, Texas.

Her training was as an Accounting and Finance Specialist. Stationed in England, Patricia was in charge of all service members to be registered on the computer for service pay.

During her time in the Air Force, Patrica was given the honor of flying with a pilot on an F-15 or F-16, she was not sure which one. She had to go through training sessions on what the flight would be like and what was expected of her. Patricia said it was the highlight of her military service.

After spending a year serving in Tennessee, Patricia was honorable discharged as an E4 Sargent in 1989.

Patricia (Sister Madonna), we thank you for your service.

James entered the US Air Force in 1966. After basic training as a Medical Service Technician, he was stationed in Englan...
08/05/2025

James entered the US Air Force in 1966. After basic training as a Medical Service Technician, he was stationed in England about 60 miles north of London at Lakenheath, Royal Air Force Base, where he worked on the internal medicine floor. He stated they treated injured pilots from Vietnam.

The most memorable thing during his time in England was meeting and marrying his wife of now 55 years and the eight children who have come from that union.

James was honorable discharged in 1970 as an E5.

James, we thank you for your service and sacrifice for our nation.

Robert from Breckenridge, MN, entered the United States Marines on December 1973, enlisting while still in high school. ...
08/05/2025

Robert from Breckenridge, MN, entered the United States Marines on December 1973, enlisting while still in high school. Bob did his basic training in Camp Pendleton, San Diego for 12 weeks. Rob also attended infantry training in 1974. His primary duty was 0351, which is an anti-tank assault section. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam War.

In March 1975 as Saigon was overtaken, Bob was deployed twice to recover equipment that was left behind. Bob was promoted 2 times by the General in Japan.

His primary location while in the Marines was in Okinawa, Japan. He served from 1973-1979. Bob was honorable discharged as an E4 Corporal. Bob is a member of the American Legion.

Thank you, Bob, for your service to our country.

Karen entered the US Air Force in 1975 and attended basic training at Tyndall AFB in Florida.She was stationed at Vanden...
08/05/2025

Karen entered the US Air Force in 1975 and
attended basic training at Tyndall AFB in Florida.

She was stationed at Vandenberg AF Base in CA, which is
now the Space Force Base. Karen was also stationed at
Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio.

Her duties included logistics and equipment supply chain.
Karen also logged plans and programs as a staff officer, and she answered to the General.

Some awards she received were the Commendation
Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.

Worthy of noting, Karen was the 1st female to graduate from
ROTC at NDSU.

Karen was honorably discharged in 1982 as a O4 Major.

Karen, we thank you for your service and sacrifice for our
country.

Henry (Hank) entered the US Air Force in 1974 as anofficer, and went to Wright-Patterson AFB andVandenberg AFB along wit...
08/05/2025

Henry (Hank) entered the US Air Force in 1974 as an
officer, and went to Wright-Patterson AFB and
Vandenberg AFB along with other bases for specialized
training school.

Some of his duties were, Acquistion Management, Scientist,
Developmental Engineer and Mechanical Engineer.

His last duty assignment and major command was Air
Force Defense Mapping Agencey at the Pentagon and after 20 years he was honorable discharged as an O5 Lieutenant Colonel.

During his service, he attended many schools of specialty
and received many medals, some are, Outstanding Unit
Award, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, 2 Oak
Leafs, Defense Service Award, and Longevity Service Award.

He served from 1990-1994 in support of Operation Desert
Shield/Storm and was subject to be recalled to active duty.

One of the notable duties was monitoring the launching
of the Minute Man Missiles.

Hank was honorably discharged in 1994 after 20 years of
service.

Hank, we thank you for your service and sacrifice
for our country.

James entered the US Air Force in 1962. After basictraining, he attended technology school in Mississippi to betrained...
08/05/2025

James entered the US Air Force in 1962. After basic
training, he attended technology school in Mississippi to be
trained as a Radio Operator. Jim’s primary duty location
was Clark Airfield in the Philippines, but was sent to
many locations such as Thailand, Tiawan, Korea, and
locations in the US.

Jim was also involved during the time of the Cuban
Missile Crisis, and stationed in Elkhorn, Nebraska at the
Strategic Command Center.

Jim was told if he volunteered to go to Vietnam,
they would shorten the amount of time he would need
to serve. He served for 3 years and 4 months. He was
honorably discharged in 1965 as an E4.

Jim is also a longtime member of the VFW.

Welcome home Jim, we thank you for your service and
sacrifice to our country.

William entered the US Navy in 1959. His basic training was at the naval base in San Diego.Bill served 2 years in Naple...
08/05/2025

William entered the US Navy in 1959. His
basic training was at the naval base in San Diego.
Bill served 2 years in Naples, Italy where he worked as a
maintenance mechanic on airplanes. He also worked
with the communications on the ships bringing the mail
between ships along with other important
communications. The Fire Department was another part
of his job
Bill was stationed at Quantum Point, RI during his
reserve time.

Bill was honorably discharged in 1965 as an E5 Sergeant.

Bill, we honor you and thank you for your service and
sacrifice for our country.

Henry entered the US Air Force in 1966 and attended basic training at Lackland Air force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Thi...
08/05/2025

Henry entered the US Air Force in 1966 and attended basic training at Lackland Air force Base in San Antonio, Texas. This is now called Joint Base, a large complex encompassing Lackland, Randolph, and Fort Sam Houston, and is known for basic training, pilot training and other operations.

During Henry’s time in Vietnam, he was stationed at several locations one of which was Ben WA. He stated that occasionally there would be a rocket attacks in his area, which of course was chaotic.

While Henry was serving his MOS or primary duty was as painter. He painted planes, jeeps, trucks, and most anything that needed painting. The planes were painted camouflage and were used to drop Agent Orange in the jungle.

Henry was honorably discharged in 1970 as an E4 Sergeant. He is also a member of the American Legion.

Henry, we thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. Welcome home.

Red River Quilters had the privilege of awarding a QOV at the Military Appreciation Night before the Redhawks game in Fa...
06/08/2025

Red River Quilters had the privilege of awarding a QOV at the Military Appreciation Night before the Redhawks game in Fargo.

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Darwin served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enlisted in 1963 and was honorably discharged as a Specialist E4 in 1966.

Darwin entered the Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, on the historic and tragic day of President John F. Kennedy assassination.

He then served at Fort Huachuca located at Sierra Vista, Arizona. Fort Huachuca's primary function was for Army Intelligence and Communications. While there Darwin cooked for MPs and prisoners.

From Fort Huachuca, Darwin moved to the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, a desert training and testing facility for various military equipment and material, including drones used for surveillance. Drones looked much different in the 1960's than they do today!

For two years, Darwin served in Okinawa, Japan. He served as a cook for the 7th Psychological Operations Group which was activated in Okinawa in 1965. This group provided psychological operations support to major commanders throughout the Pacific Command; including radio broadcasting, leaflet disseminations, loudspeaker operations, printing and propaganda evaluation.

Darwin earned an Expert Rifle Badge and the Good Conduct Ribbon for demonstrating exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity.

Darwin remembers the Honor Flight of 2022 out of Fargo as an extremely cherished memory of his military service.

Darwin, may this Quilt of Valor provide you with comfort and healing as a small token of our immense gratitude for your dedicated service and sacrifice.

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