Appreciation

Nov. 15, Putnam Lodge of Elks 574 held its Veterans Appreciation dinner. The hall was overflowing with Veterans from all branches of the military and their families. The lodge cooked up a nice dinner which was served by The Young Marines. This year Jan Roberta from Quilts of Valor was there to also show appreciation. The mission of The Quilts of Valor is to cover service members and veterans touched by war. The quilts are for comforting and healing. Nine veterans/service members were chosen and each covered with a beautiful handmade quilt of valor. Courtesy photo.