https://www.midriversnewsmagazine.com/lifestyles/veterans-honored-with-patriotic-quilts-in-o-fallon/article_bda76820-33d4-11ef-a41f-fbc3011b4fe1.html

I was so happy to cover this event.

I’ll always have a soft spot for veterans and am grateful to get to hear and share their stories.

My grandfather fought in WWII and had a few crazy tales. His brother, my great Uncle Johnny is a WWII vet who will turn 94 in October.

When I took on this event, it struck me how the face of the veteran population is changing. I grew up with WWII vets and those who fought in Vietnam, but time marches on.

There aren’t so many WWII vets anymore, and our Vietnam veterans and those who fought in the Korean War are following them out of this life into the hereafter.

Being able to support and spread joy along their journey is a gift we can all share.

This quits for vets event was so fun. They had photo ops (that were just too silly to pass up) and instead of hosting somber speeches, there was a lot of laughter to go round.

I think that’s my favorite thing about veterans. So many of the soldiers I have known and met have a great ability to take a frustrating situation and turn it into a good joke.

Now that’s one hell of a way to enjoy life.

So take a read:

https://www.midriversnewsmagazine.com/lifestyles/veterans-honored-with-patriotic-quilts-in-o-fallon/article_bda76820-33d4-11ef-a41f-fbc3011b4fe1.html