WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - Several veterans were honored here in Wichita Saturday, but not with medals -- with quilts.

Quilts of Valor honored 14 veterans this afternoon with quilts.

It's a national foundation that started in 2003 that honors thousands of veterans across the country each year.

The quilts are a tangible representation of veterans returning from war.

"We want them to feel the warmth, the thank you, the compassion, the sense of family that we feel for them," said Jessica Vaughn, Greater Wichita Quilts of Valor. 

The year is less than two weeks old but so far the Wichita chapter of Quilts of Valor have made 101 quilts and nationally they've made over 200,000.

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Good Afternoon

here is what is going on for the 4th of July 

On the 3rd at 6 p.m. we will be meeting at MJB to work on the float. Everyone is welcome to come help get it ready.

 

Then on the 4th we will be starting the line up at 9 a.m. at the powerhouse area at Derby ave. and Market.  Your place in line will be as you arrive.  Parade starts at 10 a.m. sharp it will go out onto Georgie and head North to Madison then East on Madison to Panther Stadium where we will disperse.  

 

We will be serving a meal at the VFW Post 7253 following the Parade.  The cost is by Donation so please come join us for dinner. 

 

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy 4th of July. 

 

Suzi

Canteen Manager.