Gary Scudder, Vietnam veteran and American hero, wrapped in his Quilt of Valor, from ALA Unit 376 President Terrill Sutton, in honor of his military service. 
(Photo by Kurt Knoll)

 Robbie Fairchild-Sutton, veteran WAC and American hero, receiving her comforting Quilt of Valor to honor her military service from ALA officers Terrill Sutton and Louise Spicer. 
(Photo by Jeanie Petersen)

OXFORD – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 376 received two very patriotic “Quilts of Valor” from a member in CT. These extraordinary quilts have strict guidelines for the creators to follow before being allowed to carry the name, “Quilts of Valor.”

The intent of the QOV is to cover the veterans touched by war with comfort and healing. New Unit 376 President Terrill Sutton and her officers voted, and two Vietnam-era Army veterans were awarded the quilts. Some significant guests were in attendance making the two events very memorable.

 

Gary W. Scudder, life member of the American Legion Fort Hill Post 376, and US Army veteran of Vietnam, is now a resident of the Bida Home. On August 3, ALA President Sutton, Past-Presidents Louise Spicer and Roberta Knoll, and some special family held a celebration to award Gary his Quilt of Valor.

Gary’s sister, Joy Lawrence and her husband, Tim, came to the Bida Home for this momentous event. Joy is also a past president of the Chenango County American Legion Auxiliary.

 

Unit 376 President Sutton said, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation” and then she awarded Gary the quilt.