Quilts = Healing: Frank on the Quilts of Valor Mission

Posted on by Louise Summey

In this episode of Life Mosaic, we’re wrapping gratitude in every stitch.
Frank from Old Glory Quilters (QOV Group #13471) joins Weezy to share how the Quilts of Valor Foundation honors service members and veterans—one handmade quilt at a time.

What began as a dream from founder Catherine Roberts—“Quilts = Healing”—has become a national mission, with over 400,000 quilts awarded across the country.

Frank and his wife, Denise, are now carrying that mission forward locally, serving veterans in York, Lancaster, Chester, and Cherokee counties.

Together, they share the heart behind every ceremony, from the symbolic starfield “flag bags” to the Vietnam War Commemorative Lapel Pins, and the emotional moments that remind us why these presentations matter so deeply.

💜 In This Episode

  • The inspiring origin of the Quilts of Valor Foundation
  • How local groups like Old Glory Quilters keep the mission alive
  • The nomination process for veterans and service members
  • Why each quilt and ceremony is completely unique
  • The story behind the flag bags made from authentic starfield fabric
  • Honoring Vietnam veterans with long-overdue appreciation

✨ Guest Spotlight

Frank & Denise — Leaders of Old Glory Quilters, a chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, dedicated to recognizing veterans through handcrafted quilts of comfort and gratitude.

🎧 Listen & Learn More

👉 Listen to the full episode: [Podbean] *or search on your favorite podcast platform
👉 Learn about Quilts of Valor: Learn more or submit a nomination for a veteran
👉 Watch the interview: [Watch on YouTube]

🧵 About Quilts of Valor

Founded in 2003, the Quilts of Valor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor—a tangible expression of gratitude from a grateful nation.

Women who created this quilt for Quilts of Valor wrapping a veteran recipient.

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