Top Story Community Lockport quilters guild wraps veterans in handmade tributes, warmth Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Mar 26, 2022 Mar 26, 2022 Updated Oct 19, 2024 0 1 of 6 Dan Ehart accepts a quilt from the Heritage Quilt Guild Feb. 26 in Lockport. Jeff Vorva, The Times Romeoville veteran Tom Jost said receiving the quilt from Judy Gaines, left, and Judy Grandys was a tonic for old slights. Jeff Vorva, The Times The honored veterans were able to selected their quilts at Lockport VFW Post 5788. Jeff Vorva, The Times Olivia Macejak, from left, Julie Hoffman, Armando and Hannah Macejak pose with their quilts. Jeff Vorva, The Times Judy Gaines of the Heritage Quilters Guild offers remarks during the Quilts of Valor program in Lockport. Jeff Vorva, The Times Area veterans pose with the quilts the received from the Heritage Quilters Guild in Lockport. Jeff Vorva, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! 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Jeff Vorva, The Times Lockport quilters guild wraps veterans in handmade tributes, warmth Dan Ehart accepts a quilt from the Heritage Quilt Guild Feb. 26 in Lockport. Jeff Vorva, The Times Lockport quilters guild wraps veterans in handmade tributes, warmth Frankfort’s Dustin Fritschel, who was awarded a Purple Heart during his tour in Iraq, tries on his quilt. Jeff Vorva, The Times Lockport quilters guild wraps veterans in handmade tributes, warmth Area veterans pose with the quilts the received from the Heritage Quilters Guild in Lockport. Jeff Vorva, The Times Lockport quilters guild wraps veterans in handmade tributes, warmth Judy Gaines of the Heritage Quilters Guild offers remarks during the Quilts of Valor program in Lockport. Jeff Vorva, The Times Lockport quilters guild wraps veterans in handmade tributes, warmth Lockport VFW 5788 Auxiliary President Karen Szynkowski speaks at the Quilts of Valor event.. Jeff Vorva, The Times Lockport quilters guild wraps veterans in handmade tributes, warmth Each quilt for the veterans features a message from the Heritage Quilters Guild. Jeff Vorva, The Times Lockport quilters guild wraps veterans in handmade tributes, warmth Olivia Macejak, from left, Julie Hoffman, Armando and Hannah Macejak pose with their quilts. Jeff Vorva, The Times Lockport quilters guild wraps veterans in handmade tributes, warmth The honored veterans were able to selected their quilts at Lockport VFW Post 5788. Jeff Vorva, The Times Lockport quilters guild wraps veterans in handmade tributes, warmth Romeoville veteran Tom Jost said receiving the quilt from Judy Gaines, left, and Judy Grandys was a tonic for old slights. Jeff Vorva, The Times 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! 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