Terry Whitaker received a Quilt of Valor, made by members of the Missouri Freedom Quilters, at a ceremony held Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Tarkio.

Kody Kemerling received a Quilt of Valor, made by members of the Missouri Freedom Quilters, Monday, April 21, 2025, in St. Joseph. Also pictured is Kody’s son, Noah. (Submitted photos)

The Missouri Freedom Quilters presented two Quilts of Valor last week.

Kody Kemerling received a Quilt of Valor in a ceremony held Monday, April 21, 2025, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Kody L. Kemerling served in the United States Army Reserve from 2003 to 2024. He was a Major, and served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait.

Terry Whitaker received a Quilt of Valor Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Tarkio, Missouri. Terry L. Whitaker served in the United States Navy from 1973 to 1975  at Great Lakes.

The Missouri Freedom Quilters have made over 150 Quilts of Valor for veterans in Atchison County. These quilts are registered to Quilts of Valor with the recipient’s name. The group operates solely on donations to their project. They have been able to do this through the generous donations of businesses and individuals in and around our community. If you know of a local veteran who has not yet received a Quilt of Valor, call Sharon Groff at 660-744-2544 or Jean Mensen at 660-744-2085.