Home of the Brave - Minnesota
(a quilt project to honor Minnesota soldiers who have died while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan)

 

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Families

Here are photos from some of our presentations to the families.
 

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The parents and sisters of Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel Olson of Eagan, with the quilt made by Dan's high school staff after it was presented on June 13, 2008.

Quilt maker Joanne Soyett presenting a quilt to Kathy Miller of Bird Island, mother of Spec. Kyle Miller. His grave sits to the left in Fairview Cemetery,  Willmar.

Kim Schmit of Willmar, with her daughter Jessica, and granddaughter, Amelia, receive a quilt honoring Sgt. Joshua Schmit in Willmar.

Former State Sen. Becky Lourey was given  this quilt in honor of her son,  Army CWO Matt Lourey, on July 19, 2007.

Jim and Betsy Doring outside their home  with the quilt which honors their son,  Marine Capt. Nathanael Doring.

Presentation of Sgt. Major Michael C. Mettille's quilt to his wife, Pam, and son, Tom,  in  Tom's class in West St. Paul .

Presentation of Jim Herrgott's quilt to his mother, Marcia (right), at Eagle Creek Quilt Shop in Shakopee by Jean Loken (left)..