Quilts of Valor
A Quilt of Valor (QOV) is an award to Service Members and Veterans who have been touched by war. It says, “thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” Quilts of Valor reflect the best possible workmanship and use of quality materials.
Quilts of Valor must be a specific size (click here for standards), must have a label with required information (click here), it must be awarded (it is not a gift) and it must be recorded (click here to nominate someone).
Click HERE to see past recipients of Quilts of Valor awarded by Brandywine Valley Quilters.
Quilts of Valor must be a specific size (click here for standards), must have a label with required information (click here), it must be awarded (it is not a gift) and it must be recorded (click here to nominate someone).
Click HERE to see past recipients of Quilts of Valor awarded by Brandywine Valley Quilters.
Quilt of Valor recipients must have:
Information needed for donation to an edigible veteran:
If someone you know is eligible and a Quilt of Valor is available please contact Heather Smalley. They will receive a call from the Commander Larry Smalley of American Legion Post 65 Albert Clinton Wunderlich. If you have any question or concerns please feel free to contact Heather at 610.399.4926.
- Served in the military during wartime (combat)
- Been honorably discharged from service
Information needed for donation to an edigible veteran:
- Name
- Branch of Service
- Rank
- Dates of service
- Address
- Phone number to arrange presentation
If someone you know is eligible and a Quilt of Valor is available please contact Heather Smalley. They will receive a call from the Commander Larry Smalley of American Legion Post 65 Albert Clinton Wunderlich. If you have any question or concerns please feel free to contact Heather at 610.399.4926.
Another quilt was given to his son Captain Matt Speers, Marines, for his service during the Iraq Afghanistan Conflict. The quilt was made jointly by Janice Sheehan and Heather Smalley, both BVQ members.
On October 12, 2019 Commander Larry Smalley and Past Legion Commander Bill Jilson presented a Quilt of Valor to Leading Aircraft Man, Gerald Cavanagh Towe for his outstanding service in the Royal Canadian Airforce during World War II. Mr. Towe is 99 years old. This quilt was made by Deb Kelly.
On Oct 19, 2019 American Legion Post 65 presented a Quilt of Valor to 1st Class Angelo Frank Marsella for his outstanding service in the United States Navy during World War II. Including his participation during the Normandy Beach Landings on D-day June 6th, 1944. Legion Members present Bill Jillson, Richard Smalley, Mike Bair and Larry Smalley. The quilt was made by Sharon Olszewsky.
This quilt was given to Commander Thomas Speers, Navy, (left) for
his service during the Vietnam War. The quilt was made by
Marcia Bickley of BVQ, pictured on the right.
his service during the Vietnam War. The quilt was made by
Marcia Bickley of BVQ, pictured on the right.
On February 22, 2020 The Lansdowne American Post 65 presented a Quilt of Valor to Second Class Radarman John Clinton Fowler, Jr. for his outstanding service in the United States Navy from September 24th 1960 to August 1966, serving on the U.S.S. Stickell DD-888.
Pictured right to left: Recipient John Clinton Fowler, Jr., Larry Smalley, Commander, Bill Jillson, Mike Bair, Tom Speers. The quilt was made by Sharon L. Olszesky.
On February 22, 2020 The Lansdowne American Post 65 presented a Quilt of Valor to Second Class Radarman John Clinton Fowler, Jr. for his outstanding service in the United States Navy from September 24th 1960 to August 1966, serving on the U.S.S. Stickell DD-888.
Pictured right to left: Recipient John Clinton Fowler, Jr., Larry Smalley, Commander, Bill Jillson, Mike Bair, Tom Speers. The quilt was made by Sharon L. Olszesky.
