McVille Unit 135
Quilts of Valor® recipients Richard (Rick) Urvand (left) and Mark Olson.
McVille Post 135 Veterans Honored with Quilts of Valor®
Three members of Ole Semling Post 135 McVille were honored recently with beautiful Quilts of Valor®.
Richard (Rick) Urvand who is currently residing at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo was back for a few days for the celebration of ‘McVille Days.’ Rick served in the US Army (1966-1968). Although Rick spent the weekend in the Nelson County Hospital, Mark Olson arrived at the hospital to visit and was presented with a quilt as well. Mark served in the US Army (1969-1970).
Judy Sateren, Commander of Post 135, was the recipient of the third quilt. The presentation to Commander Sateren took place at McVille Park during the Community Dinner. Commander Sateren served for 35 years starting in 1967 in the active duty Army and Guard Reserve.
The ‘Homebound Quilters’ from area communities create the quilts with love and dedication. These quilts are machine or handmade and presented to Service Members or Veterans who have been touched by war. The Quilts of Valor® Foundation is located in Iowa, but there are many volunteer quilters in many states who volunteer their time and material to make these special quilts.
The Quilts of Valor® ladies from the area who create the quilts are appreciated for their generosity, dedication, and the love that goes into each of the beautiful quilts. To help defray costs to make these masterpieces, Post 135 of McVille made a generous donation to the Quilts of Valor® organization. A big ‘thank you’ to all involved in this loving project.
Editors note: Quilts of Valor® Foundation is not a program of nor affiliated with the American Legion Auxiliary.
Article and photo submitted by: Unit 135 President Judy Twete
Judy Twete, President Unit 135 McVille and Past NW Division National Vice President, is shown with local school children at the April 15 Military Kids Appreciation Day event.