I totally agree Bless Our Troops. They give so much

Thanks for the link! I appreciated being reminded of what our men are doing for us and the high price they pay to do it!

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

WOW! Yes -- that brought me to tears...but the quilts are wonderful!!!!

I do know that if an injured soldier does not survive his injuries, his family is given the quilt that was use to keep him/her warm on that long flight home.

Ah bearlea, no one can take away any of your pain but please know that I am holding you tight in my heart and wrapping you in my love. We can never adequately thank you for the terrible and ultimate sacrifice that your family has made for each one of us.

Does anyone have the address for which to send quilts or home made items for the men in service who've been injured? I have no place locally to contact, much less donate to - so if anyone has an address - it would be so helpful. Thanks!

PM me if you care to...

So sorry for your loss, bearlea. Your Son is a Hero in our hearts.

Thank you for the link to the photos in the Washington Post. I sew for Operation Quiet Comfort, making "litter qults" as well as larger quilts for our wounded. Please join us at the website.

Susan

My son is heading to Afghanistan with his combat engineer group in a couple of weeks to perform route clearance operations. That means roadside bomb detection, etc, first in, clearing the way. The only thing I can do is to send a quilt and pillowcases that will hopefully bring warm hugs from home, until he can return to us by Christmas of 2011.

Ah but we know how you feel, those of us who have had children in harms way at any time. My son was in Desert Storm. All we can do is love them and make sure they know, every day, how much. Your quilt will tell him that each time he sees it or wraps it around himself. Thanks to your family also for what you are doing for me and my family.

What she said (through my tears). Thank you!

My heart goes out to you along with a huge hug and prayers for your family.

sending hugs and prayers to your family. may your son stay safe

My quilting group and I send quilts twice a year for Wounded Warriors. I do this because I have a grandson and grandson-in-law serving. One has done two tours overseas and one is in the navy. There is no better way to thank those that have gone to serve for us.

could never find what you describe above :(

Suebee, I just checked, and the link is still working. It won't last too much longer. There is a 4 page article and 16 photos.

bearlea,

I know that words are very small comfort to you and your family, but I'm sending lots of love to wrap around you. Because of what you and your son have given, we have the freedom to live as we please. God's richest blessings as you continue to mourn for your son. We have NOT forgotten your sacrifice.

Bearlea - I am so sorry for your loss, words can not say. I cant imagine your pain. Thank YOU and your family for the ultimate sacrafice. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR SON

I got it! Thank you...very moving indeed.

One of the groups that makes quilts especially for these medical evacuation trips is:
http://www.operationquietcomfort.com/index.html

Click on the Heading "projects" to see the following:

OQC provides small quilts (3’ x 5’ finished) to comfort our Wounded Warriors who are medically
evacuated to a higher level of care, as well as for those troops who are sick or injured and recovering
in place. We have specific project requirements and ask that you follow them closely.

If you have time, please check out this worthwhile group.

God Bless our Service Personnel.

I cried when I viewed these pictures. To see our brave men injured. This is all close to my heart, we are a military family from grandfather to grandson. Our grandson returned from Afghanistan back in June, safe and sound, thank God.

Okay, I wiped away the tears from seeing so many soldiers injured and some covered in quilts made with love from so many of you here at home. And yes, God Bless our soldiers and God bless those quilters! Thank you for sharing this story.

God bless you for sharing that site with us all.
Our daughter served in the Army as a Medic close to the DMZ for almost 2 years. I would occasionally send off care packages filled with home baked goodies, treasures from home and a few finished quilts. I was disappointed at first when she returned home without any of the quilts with her until she told us her thoughts on the quilts. She used them in her visits to hospitals, field sites and in the maneuvers via helicopters to keep those seeking medical assistance warm. Many of those she helped commented on the "touch of home" it brought them while she took care of their needs. She was coming home and knew there would be other quilts for her that I could and would make for her but the ones left behind were to help remind others of the many at home that were always thinking about them.
I am proud to say that our local guild gave a number of pillowcases and lap quilts to our local veteran's hospital - it's a small price to give to those that give so much more.
For all of you that have and will give to our veterans - this proud mother of a veteran thanks you.

Thanks for sharing the link.

It makes me want to cry for them yet so glad to see their are those willing to put so much time and energy in for them.

These soldiers are our husbands, brothers, uncles, or sons. They are doing a job that very few are willing to do. Thank God there are those of us that stand behind these guys/gals in doing little things that cheer them up being so far away from home. Thanks to all who support our troops even God.

The blessings we get because of these men and women is unrepayable. So to see these small tokens of thanks from all of you is a great heart warmer.

Thank you for the link and ditto to the thanks to all of the quilters who have supported our boys.

You touched my heart with this article. I will be making a quilt and finding out how to send it.

A friend of mine just asked me if I had put my name and address or email address on my quilts or packages. I never thought to do that. Just knowing I sent 13 large boxes of goodies and supplies for someone's Christmas over there is enough. The news say it will continue over there for two or three more years.......I ache with sorrow. Our kids need all the contact with home and friends. I'm going to start collecting and having my friends to do so as well. I got a late start this year, but I plan to try to make a better effort next year. Contact your National Guard Armory and see if they have lists of local soldiers. You'll be amazed at the lists. God Bless you all and God Bless America

Ruth

I love helping our service men. Jan in Va is sending quilts to Afganistan to her SIL's men. She is still about 30 quilts short. She is asking for quilt tops approx 45" X 66". If you can quilt them, great, if not just send them to her and she will have them backed and quilted. You can PM her for more details. I would like to see her meet the goal before we start on another. Wounded Warriors ( that is where these quilts came from) and Quilts of Valor (a quilt is given to wounded men, I think after they arrive home) are both excellent programs to check into. But first please help Jan in Va with this worthy cause, she is so close..

All I can say is that my eldest son, 20 y.o., is in Marine boot camp at this time. He loves blankies! He will pack a warm quilt b/f food, water, etc...

So this is truly a great mission, and THANK YOU to all that quilt for our servicemen!

I didn't realize Jan was still needing help. I will get to work on something to send to her asap. Thanks for the reminder. Hugggggs and smiless, wildlinda

Hi Ladies, You can join Soldiers Angels.com to help. They have many links for all kind of crafters. You can do just about anything and they have a link for it. I am a member and I send lots of stuff to the troops. Any thing you can do will help. Our troops are grateful and you will feel great too. They are losing upwards of 20lbs while they are in the field. So evert one can help in some way, if it's just sending food or money. Thanks, Dottie/irishd

Thank you so much for the link. It is a very vivid reminder to keep our soldiers in our prayers. How wonderful to see that they have received the quilts that have been sent. It's good to see them wrapped in a hug from home. Hope to see a picture of them with their Christmas stockings too. :-)

Good for you, adamsallekat! I have never made a quilt for the soldiers, but I am seriously thinking about. I have only completed 2 quilts in my life, but I think I can tackle a lap quilt for one of our young heros.

I am so glad that many of you have posted info about organizations and individuals who sponsor these quilt projects. Can't think of anything I'd rather do with my time.

My sister and I mailed 14 blankets to the hospital at Bagram last week. We had to hurry as the request was urgent. We wound up serging fleece blankets just so we could get them into the mail quickly. It felt good to get that package off. It also included socks, tee shirts, boxers and a travel pillow. Thank you for this post.

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING QUILTS IN USE BY OUR MILITARY.


THANKS TO ALL THE QUILTERS WHO GAVE THESE SO

FREELY.

WE SALUTE THE MILITARY,AND THE QUILTERS !!!

GOD BLESS THEM ALL. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

How heartwarming these clips are !!!!! Accolades to all those who send quilts over for our dear men and women wounded helping to keep us free.