Local veterans honored with ‘Quilts of Valor’

  • Army veteran Henry Bigge is shown wrapped in his Quilt of Valor. Placing the quilt around him were Beth Sonderup (left) and Melinda Pickrel, who together sewed the quilt.
    Army veteran Henry Bigge is shown wrapped in his Quilt of Valor. Placing the quilt around him were Beth Sonderup (left) and Melinda Pickrel, who together sewed the quilt.
  • Navy veteran Fred Koziol is shown with his Quilt of Valor. To his left are Josie Williams and at the right is Neva Umstead, who together sewed the quilt. Photos courtesy of Laura Sabata
    Navy veteran Fred Koziol is shown with his Quilt of Valor. To his left are Josie Williams and at the right is Neva Umstead, who together sewed the quilt. Photos courtesy of Laura Sabata

    At the Veterans Day Program held on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Fullerton School gym, the event began with the school choir singing the “Star Spangled Banner,” followed by the band performing “America on Parade.” Carter Meysenburg and Torrie Harris played Taps. Speaker was Dennis Gabriel, and Paul Ulferts and Trey Swertzic demonstrated the folding of the flag.

    Two veterans – Henry Bigge and Fred Koziol…