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Quilts of Valor presented to veterans

Shown are (l-r) Charity Paul, quilter Sheri Clemmer, Luchi Paul, Amara Paul, Kenneth Paul, Roger Cain, Jar’mere Cain and quilter Carol Pack. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Deny Howeth
March 4, 2026

Members of local quilting group Piecemakers awarded two Quilts of Valor to recipient veterans Feb. 21, at Open Arms Seventh-day Adventist Church in Milton.

A Quilt of Valor is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a service member or veteran who has been touched by war.

Quilts of Valor is a grassroots group of volunteer quilters. Their three-part message is honor, freedom and comfort. The top of the quilt represents the many individuals making up the community, the batting or filler represents warmth, and the backing is the strength that supports the recipients. Each stitch represents love, gratitude and tears of the maker.

The awarded quilt says, unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” 

Kenneth Paul served in the U.S. Navy for seven years, beginning in 2007. Roger Maurice Cain served in the U.S. Army for nine years, beginning in 1983, and served in the Army Reserve for six years in Seaford.

The Piecemakers invite those interested in Quilts of Valor to attend their circle the first Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. at Open Arms Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 116 Federal St., Milton.

Jar’mere Cain, right, has a moment of heartfelt love for his uncle Roger Cain during the ceremony, as Brian Litzenberger, left, helps with the wrap.
Sisters Charity, Amara and Luchi Paul wrap their father Kenneth Paul in his Quilt of Valor.
Sheri Clemmer, a quilter with Quilts of Valor, talks about the layers of a quilt and how they relate to support of veterans.
Brian Litzenberger, left, with help from Jar’mere Cain, right, wraps Roger Cain in his personal Quilt of Valor.
Veterans Kenneth Paul and Roger Cain pose with certificates and quilts after the ceremony.
Roger and Jar’mere Cain pose for a photo.
Jar’mere Cain leads the congregation in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Kenneth Paul listens to his military accomplishments.

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