![]() Wrapped in their very own Quilt of Valor, veterans across the nation have been receiving tangible gifts of love and appreciation from quilters since this nationwide grassroots program started in 2003. And all carry the Quilts of Valor label.īut these quilts are most remembered for the combat veterans they honor. Many feature patriotic images, such as a Bald Eagle, U.S. They often showcase a traditional pattern - Ohio Star, Fence Rail, Churn Dash and Log Cabin, to name a few. They reflect the nation's patriotic colors. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. They are, from left, Edward Erb, a retired Ranger who deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom four times as a contractor World War II veteran Bill Amberson and Vietnam War vet. Three veterans received Quilts of Valor at the Lakeside Quilters quilt show. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – “I’ll always remember this day.1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Zeigler said he will forever cherish this generous gift. Thank you so much for what you have done for all of us,” said Egger. This is an expression of gratitude from a grateful nation. “It’s really important certainly to recognize all of our veterans, but we’re starting to lose our World War II veterans quite quickly, it’s really good to give them the recognition even after all of these years.”Įgger along with fellow Hot Toppers Sandra Johnson and Ruth Cheslock, presented the quilt to Zeigler at a ceremony at Country Meadows of York-West earlier this year. Pat Egger from the Mason-Dixon Hot Toppers, a local extension of Quilts of Valor, says it is important to acknowledge World War II veterans while they’re still here. ![]() “She said, ‘You’re gonna be alright you need some work done on your leg.’” “I asked a nurse that came there, ‘am I going to lose my leg?’” shares Zeigler. He recalls a medic picking him up and taking him to a MASH unit where he was terrified he may lose his leg. When his tank was hit, Ziegler managed to climb out of the vehicle before Nazi forces threw grenades inside the tank. “I have survivor’s guilt you wouldn’t believe,” he says through tears, adding, “I was never that good of a person, I didn’t pray every day. Zeigler was the only survivor, sustaining severe injuries to his right leg. He was severely injured near Julich, Germany when, just before the Battle of the Bulge, a tank containing him, his captain, and two other soldiers was bombed. Zeigler was 18 years old when he served in the Army during World War II as part of the 821 st Tank Destroyer Battalion. The organization’s mission is to wrap service members and veterans affected by war with comfort and warmth by presenting handmade quilts to honor veterans’ service and sacrifice. Ziegler, 96, was presented with a handmade quilt from the Quilts of Valor Foundation. ![]() Narrowly escaping death and possible capture by Nazi forces, Zeigler, who lives at Country Meadows of York-West, tearfully shared his story at an event honoring his military service. Allen Ziegler never shared details about his service during World War II with his friends or family members.
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