"Hello, I cannot thank you girls enough for the love you have shown a stranger. Sometimes, here at the hospital, times can get tough, and it brightens my heart to know there are people out there that care about us. Your gifts where beautiful and I shall cherish them. Anyhow, I just wrote to say thank you and you will not be forgotten. I can only hope there are other soldiers that receive the love and encouragement that I have. God bless."

"I cannot adequately express in words how gratefully our Mighty Warriors and their families received your gift of kindess as they undergo such difficult times in their lives. It's a blessing to be a part of your caring, compassionate acts of service. I hope you know the positive impact your acts of kindness and rememberence has had on our Soldiers and staff." ~ Chaplain Kallerson, Walter Reed Army Medical Center

"My son was injured in Iraq on April 19th and was flown to Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he spent almost 21 days in ICU. He will not walk again and also had a skull fracture. But he is fainlly going home to the VA Hospital in Chicago. I just wanted to thank you for the quilt that was given to him today. I read your letter to him and also showed him the picture from little Kelly and he smiled. I want to thank you so much. Brian is the youngest of four and his sister and brothers are having a hard time with this, and so are we. But there has been such warm help and friendly people to help and love these brave soldiers that come back home broken and hurt. Again, thank you so much for your love and caring of these guys. PS. Tell Kelly that Brian is wearing the bandaid she sent."

"I am a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army. I was wounded while conducting combat operations in Iraq. Ma'am, I received a quilt from your organization while I was visiting the hospital in Balad. I would like to extend my gratitude to you and Ms. Connie Leavitt for everything you have done for us as serviceman and women. In a time when I was feeling a bit uncomfortable, I would never have thought that a quilt would make me feel at ease. Once again please pass along my appreciation to Ms. Leavitt and your organization for the quilt, and to your daughter, please let her know that the band-aid could not have come at a better time. My daughter gave me one before I left home, I gave it to a member on our team because he got hurt, so thank you very much for replacing my band-aid. Thanks again for everything."

"I want to THANK YOU all for the "Quilt of Valor". In forty-one (41) years, I now have a True Treasure,which I can hand down through my Daughters!!! THANK YOU AGAIN for Your Thoughtfulness. GOD's Speed!!!"

"I wish you could all be here to watch each of the recipients as they carefully examine and admire the workmanship in your quilts. I have to say that I was surprised when I saw the level of interest and enjoyment expressed by some of these combat veterans as they have received their quilts. They talk about the fabric patterns that have special meaning and clearly appreciate the effort that went into making them. They fill practical needs as well. One patient with severe leg injuries was particularly grateful to have his quilt because he said the brown Army issue blanket he had was so itchy it was driving him crazy! We often have relatives come to Andrews to greet their returning warriors, and your quilts are a great comfort to them as well. We send special thanks to all of you who provided pillowcases to hold your quilts. They make them easier to handle by some whose injuries make a loose quilt harder to carry, and make for a welcome rest for heads, arms and legs during a long flight." ~Tim Sumner, Aeromedical Staging Facility at Andrews AFB.

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