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Air Force Vietnam Veteran, Charles “Chuck” Lursen, Fulda, was presented a Quilt of Valor on Friday, April 24, 2026. -
US Army Vietnam Veteran, Wayne Carter, Currie, was presented a Quilt of Valor on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Two local veterans were recently presented with Quilts of Valor, given in honor, appreciation and thanks for their service; and to bring them comfort, peace and healing.
The quilts were presented to Chuck Lursen, Fulda, MN, and Wayne Carter, Currie, MN, by Kerry Cassens, Paula Domena, and Jill Defries of the Patriotic Piecers QCV group of Pipestone.
Lursen received his Quilt of Valor on April 24, 2026. US Air Force Vietnam Veteran, Charles “Chuck” Lursen began his military service in 1954. During his 23 years of service, he served at several bases including: Bunker Hill, Pearl Indiana, Saigon, Thailand, England, France, San Antonio, Lackland, Kelly, and Vandenburg. He received the: National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1977, at the rank of E-6, Technical Sergeant.
Carter received his Quilt of Valor on April 25, 2026, at the American Legion Post 322, Currie, MN.
US Army Vietnam Veteran, Wayne Carter, began his military service in January 1959, completing basic training at Ft. Benning, GA. Following training he was deployed to Germany, and was stationed in Cold War West Germany, 3rd Infantry Division, Headquarters Company (one of America’s front-line Cold War units). There he participated in NATO field exercises, trained for rapid mobilization against a potential Warsaw Pact Invasion, and maintained a constant readiness posture. Wayne was honorably discharged from active duty at rank of E-3 in December 1960. He served an additional 2 years in the reserves. He received the Good Conduct Medal.
Dennis Johnson, welcomed family and friends, and shared information about Wayne and his service.
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 at kerrycassens@ yahoo.com or phone 480-205-0746 or Paula Domena at 952-836-4596. 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.
