There were a lot of “oohs,” “ahhs” and “wows” during Saturday’s Quilts of Gratitude presentation.
Quilts of Gratitude has certainly grown over time, and the event once again had standing-room-only attendance at the American Legion Post No. 5.
Among the veterans receiving quilts were the husband-wife duo of Bill and Sarah McKernan. Bill McKernan started in the Air Force in 1987, working up from the enlisted ranks to lieutenant colonel during a 30-year career that also included time in the Army. He says he’s grateful to be an Emporia native as the city continually reinvents the annual All Veterans Tribute.
Sarah McKernan enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1988.
Fifty quilts were handed to veterans and family members.
Veterans Tribute activities continue Sunday with Freedom Fest, which begins at 8 am at Sodens Grove, and the annual Student Essay and Poster Contest, beginning at 2 pm at Emporia Middle School.
Related: Veterans Artist Exhibit Reception starts core portion of All Veterans Tribute
Remaining All Veterans Tribute schedule
Nov. 7: Emporia Company “L” in World War I, 7 pm, ESU Sauder Alumni Center
Nov. 8: Free Veterans Breakfast, 8 am, Emporia Senior Center
Emporia Company “L” in World War I, 3 pm, ESU William Allen White Library commons
All Veterans Tribute Military Roundtable, 7 pm, ESU Memorial Union Preston Family Room
Nov. 9: All Veterans Tribute Show, 7 pm, Albert Taylor Hall
Nov. 10: Free Veterans Breakfast, 7 am, Presbyterian Manor
Banner Walk, all day, Commercial Street
Parade, 9:30 am, Commercial Street
Memorial Service, 11 am, All Veterans Memorial
Ham and Bean Feed, Noon, American Legion Post No. 5 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1980
All Veterans Honor Crawl, 6:30 pm
Photos by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
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