![]() ![]() ![]() Schneiter has been involved with QOV for about 15 years, making two or three quilts a year. If you are interested in joining these intrepid, fun volunteers, give her a call at (707) 972-6363 and leave a voice message and phone number. Williams became involved in 2015, in a desire to “honor all branches of our military.” She is the leader in organizing the quilts to be presented to local veterans. The three dedicated quilters have a love for what they do. He and his wife, Debbie, reside in Potter Valley. Following graduation, he entered his professional career as a Real Estate Appraiser for the Mendocino County Assessor’s Office. Upon returning home, Rensen continued his education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in math from Cal State Hayward. They served in a number of locations right along the DMZ between North and South Viet Nam, spending 13 months in what were known as ‘HOT’ Locations (often under enemy fire).Īfter deployment, Rensen was honorably discharged in July 1968, awarded the Viet Nam Service ribbon, and he and his unit received a Presidential Unit Citation. Upon completion of training, his unit was immediately deployed to Vietnam and sent to a front-line position. He was assigned to K Company, 3rd Battalion, 26th Infantry Division. He went through Basic Training at San Diego Marine Corps Depot, volowed by Infantry training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He grew up in the Bay Area and in July 1966, enlisted in the Marine Corps. Rensen, born in the Netherlands, came to the US with his family at a young age. He and his wife, Perrine, reside in Ukiah. Upon completion of four years duty, Kirchen was honorably discharged in 200e, awarded the Good Conduct Medal and Overseas Service Medals. He sustained a back injury in the line of duty, and still has some disability as a result. After basic training, he subsequently served tours of duty at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif Okinawa and several bases in South Korea, including the De-militarized Zone on the border between North and South Korea. In 1999, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Kirchen, reared in Ukiah, graduated from Ukiah High School. (l-r) Quilters Linda McCallum, JoAnn Schneiter and Judy Williams presenting Marine Veteran Josh Kirchen with his very Marine décor Quilt of Valor.(photo by Carole Hester) You must receive written permission to use any of these items. QOV must reflect the best possible workmanship and use of quality materials. This is consistent with the Foundation’s core value of promoting excellence.Ī QOV may be awarded to a Service Member or Veteran known to you who has been touched by war. Quilts of Valor name, trademarks, registered marks and logos belong to the Foundation. It says, “thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” ![]() The Mission of the Quilts of Valor® Foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.Īccording to the Foundation, a Quilt of Valor® is an award to Service Members and Veterans who have been touched by war. (l-r) Linda McCallum, Marine Veteran John Rensen, JoAnn Schneiter and John’s wife, Debbie Rensen, with his Quilt of Valor.(photo by Carole Hester) American Legion Lewis White Post 76-Ukiah recently helped honor two Veterans.Ī trio of dedicated women quilters donated two Quilts of Valor (QOV) to two local Veterans, Josh Kirchen and John Rensen. ![]()
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