May 27, 2025

Monroe Honor Guild recognizes veterans

Quilts of Valor recipients honored Oct. 2 include: from left, Ron Timmins, Rich Pendroy, Paul Masters, Terry Ulrich, Marvin Mick, Dennis Kane, Bart Clark, James Buwalda, Don Van Vark, Mike Standley, Don Teeple, Butch Williams, Chuck Routon, Tom Mouw, Greg Gildersleeve, Dennis Munson, Robert Gildersleeve, Harold VanWyk and Dave Warrick. (Submitted )

The Monroe Honor Guild presented 19 Quilts of Valor to veterans on Oct. 2 at the Monroe Town Square Park. Also, present that day were the American Legion Honor Guard, the American Legion Riders, Sons of the American Legion, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

The Monroe Honor Guild was formed in January 2020. As of October 2022 the guild has awarded 102 quilts to servicemen from the Monroe and Reasnor area. If you are a veteran, whether active or retired and are from the Monroe and Reasnor area, contact guild member Ada Beth Hume at 641-259-2555.

The Monroe Honor Guild is made up of approximately 20 women who meet monthly to work on quilts for veterans.

The Quilt of Valor Foundation was established in 2003 and has awarded more than 323,000 quilts nationwide. The quilts have a three-part message: Honoring veterans for their willingness to lay down their lives for their country and for their service and sacrifice. Guild members hope the quilt provides healing, peace and comfort.