On June 3, 2026, US Army Vietnam War Veteran, Theodore “Ted” Olson, was presented with a Quilt of Valor. The quilt was given in honor, appreciation and thanks for his service; and to bring comfort, peace and healing. Kerry Cassens of the Patriotic Piecers QOV group of Pipestone, presented his quilt.
Ted served in the US Army from 1968-1970. He completed basic training at Ft. Lewis, WA. He spent 1 year and 45 days in Vietnam assigned as a helicopter crew chief. For his service he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the Air Medal with V device and the Good Conduct Medal. Thank you, Ted, for your service.
Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF), was established in 2003 by Catherine Roberts to “cover Service Members and living Veterans with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor”. Since 2003 more than 447,658 quilts have been created and awarded to American veterans and active military service members.
Anyone can submit a QOV nomination for a veteran or active military service member to receive a QOV quilt. If you have questions or would like assistance with a nomination, or would like to help sew or quilt, please contact Kerry Cassens at kerrycassens@yahoo.com, phone 480-2050746 or Paula Domena at 952836-4596. Monetary donations are always welcome, and are used to purchase fabric, batting and other supplies to make the quilts. Mail donations to Patriotic Piecers QOV, 321 7th St SW Pipestone, MN 56164.
