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Quilts of Honor

Three awarded Quilts of Honor during Vietnam-erapinning in Oroville.

By Gazette-Tribune • May 30, 2024 8:30 am

North Central Quilts of Valor group awarded three quilts on Sunday, May 26 at Oroville American Legion Post Hodges 84. This occurred along with the Vietnam-era pinning. Pictured are l-r, Terry Rampley and Dean Brazle (seated) and U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse (standing to the right behind the table). Brazle is a WW II veteran and the other two served during the Vietnam era. Nominations of active military and veterans are being accepted to receive a quilt. Contact Patti 509-429-2983 for further information. Submitted Photo/Patti Hill

Three awarded Quilts of Honor during Vietnam-erapinning in Oroville.

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