The following is from a press release.
In celebration of our veterans, Table Rock Quilts of Honor will be presenting veterans with special quilts at several different area locations in the next few weeks. The mission of Quilts of Honor is to bestow a universal symbol of thanks and remembrance to those who have served to protect and defend our lives freedoms. The Quilts are made by the loving hands of countless volunteers who wish to thank those who have served and to honor their service and sacrifice. The Table Rock group of volunteers have presented over 750 veterans with “Quilted Hugs of Gratitude” since their inception. This year the group anticipates reaching their goal of 800 quilts presented to deserving veteran.
Presentation times and locations:
Saturday, Oct. 16 @ 2pm, Veterans of the Ozarks (VOTO) group at Stone Castle off of Green Mountain Road in Branson.
Friday, Oct. 22 at a private presentation in Monet, MO.
Thursday, Oct. 25 @ 6pm at the Kimberling City Baptist Church, East Campus.
Thursday, Oct. 25 @ 7pm, Branson Veterans of America (BVA) group at the Golden Chaparral in Branson.
Monday, Nov. 4 @ 9am at the Mid-Town Café in Reeds Spring. This will be 7th time Jeff Barnhart, café owner, has hosted a Quilt of Honor presentation at his location.
Thursday, Nov. 11 @ 9am at the start of the Veteran’s Day Parade in downtown Branson
Our hope is that these quilts will provide comfort, love and healing to those who have given so much. Please join us for these presentations.