Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor

04/24/2026

The Stitching Hearts QOV group from Abercrombie awarded five Quilts of Valor on April 21. We owe extreme thanks to these veterans for their service, sacrifice, and valor in serving our country during the Korean and Vietnam wars.

04/24/2026

The Stitching Hearts QOV group recently had the privilege to award six veterans with Quilts of Valor. We owe sincere thanks to these veterans for their service, sacrifice, and valor in serving our country.

11/26/2025

The Stitching Hearts QOV group were honored to award Quilts of Valor to two veterans recently as part of the Veterans week celebrations.

11/10/2025

The Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor group from Abercrombie were honored to be able to award nine Quilts of Valor to veterans and a servicemember at an evening celebrating an early Veterans Day at a local Veterans of Foreign Wars event.
The evening started with an opening prayer prior to a wonderful meal, the pledge of allegiance, followed by the solemn and symbolic POW/MIA ceremony that honors prisoners of war and those missing in action. The nine veterans were then recognized individually when receiving their Quilts of Valor.
On behalf of the Quilts of Valor Foundation and a very grateful nation, we thank these veterans and the current service member for their service, sacrifice, and valor in serving our country.
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11/10/2025

The Stitching Hearts QOV group were honored to be able to award a Quilt of Valor to a young man who has already given many years of service to our country.
Jason M. joined the Army National Guard in October 2012 during his junior year of high school, two weeks after he turned 17 years old. Jason went to Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, during the summer of 2013, and then he returned home for his senior year of high school.
After graduation, Jason went to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for his advanced individual training. After his Advanced training, he served with the 188th Engineer Company out of Wahpeton, North Dakota, from 2014 until 2016 as an electrician.
In 2016, Jason transferred to the Minnesota Army National Guard and served in the 851st Engineer Company.
Jason deployed in April 2018 in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, the name used by the government for the mission succeeding Operation Enduring Freedom, in continuation of the War in Afghanistan. During deployment, he spent most of his time with a small construction squad building a Forward Operating Base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Jason returned home in March 2019 and then transferred back to the North Dakota Army National Guard, returning to the 188th Engineer Company in Wahpeton. In July of 2020 during the pandemic, Jason was activated for 3 months to assist the Department of Health with COVID testing sites.
Jason’s occupation was that of electrician up until 2022, when it was changed to construction supervisor. In August of 2023, during the border crisis, Jason was mobilized to Eagle Pass, Texas, for one month to assist the State of Texas in stopping illegal immigration.
Jason has received the following medals: Afghanistan Campaign medal, Army achievement medal, Global war on terrorism medal, air assault badge, Armed Forces Proficiency badge, Overseas service ribbon, Emergency service ribbon, and Texas Border Security & Service Ribbon.
Jason continues to serve with the Army National Guard at the rank of E-6.
On behalf of the Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor, the Quilts of Valor Foundation, and a very grateful nation, THANK YOU for your many years of service!

08/30/2025

The Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor group from Abercrombie recently awarded a Quilt of Valor to Army Veteran Keith M.
Keith M. entered into the service of the Untied States Army in 1966. Keith had his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington.
Keith had his advanced individual training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
In March 1967, Keith was sent to Vietnam. During his time in Vietnam, he was located near Mộ Đức; Chu Lai; and Đức Phổ Base Camp.
Keith’s military occupation was Artillery. They had 155 Howitzers, a towed howitzer, used by the Army during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was also a gunner or assistant gunner.
Keith was in Vietnam until March 1968. After his time in Vietnam, Keith went to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, until he was discharged in September 1968.

Keith, on behalf of the Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor group from Abercrombie, the Quilts of Valor Foundation, and a very grateful nation, thank you for your service during the Vietnam War.

08/30/2025

The Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor group recently had the privilege of awarding a Quilt of Valor to Robert M.
Robert M. served in the United States Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam Era. At the age of 16, he began his basic training at the Great Lakes Training Center near Chicago. He continued his training in Meridian, Mississippi, where he learned to use all of the heavy equipment. During his service career, he was a member of Company 420 as a Public Works Equipment Operator.
Robert was sent to Puerto Rico during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and as he was the only one in his group to operate a crane, he was put in charge of loading torpedoes on submarines.
Robert was also the leader on a mission to build roads to the mountain tops where “microwave units” were being built. So named because of the delicacy of the units that were need for the cooperation of the Atlantic Fleets Weapon Range. This system was used to detect the presence of foreign submarines in the area and was integral to national safety.
Robert was honorably discharged with the rank of E-5 in 1967.
On behalf of the Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor group, the Quilts of Valor Foundation, and a very grateful nation, thank you, Robert, for your service to our country.

08/30/2025

The Stitching Hearts QOV group were recently honored to be asked to attend the Operation Zero event in Wahpeton. Operation Zero's mission is to prevent Veteran su***de and support those who served. The Stitching Hearts QOV group awarded four Quilts of Valor during the event

08/18/2025

The Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor group recently had the privilege to be able to award a Quilt of Valor to Andrew T., better known as Andy, who enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2008.
Andy had his basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depo in San Diego, California. Andy then had his Marine Corps Combat Training at Camp Pendelton, California, followed by his military occupation training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Andy’s military occupation was Engineer Equipment Operator (Heavy Equipment), where he performed route clearance and anti-IED route operations.
Andy did two tours in Afghanistan in the Helmand Province, during Operation Enduring Freedom. Andy participated in the Battle of Marjah. The Battle of Marjah aimed to eliminate the Taliban and establish Afghan government control. The offensive involved around 15,000 troops. This included forces from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, Estonia and the Afghan National Army. Andy’s call sign was “BearMan.”
Andy earned the Combat Meritorious Sergeant medal. Andy was discharged in 2012 at the rank of Sergeant, E-5.
On behalf of the Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor group, the Quilts of Valor Foundation, and a very grateful nation, thank you Andy for your service, sacrifice, and valor in serving our country in the Marines.

07/22/2025

The Stitching Hearts QOV group from Abercrombie was recently honored to award a Quilt of Valor to Lieutenant Colonel Crystal N.
Crystal N. enlisted in the ND Army National Guard in July 2000 as a heavy construction equipment operator with the 142nd Engineer Combat Battalion out of Lisbon, North Dakota. Crystal had training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Crystal deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2003 to May 2004. She rose from the rank of E-2 to E-5 during her enlisted service and enlisted in the medical unit in 2009.
Crystal accepted her commission into the Army Nurse Corps in October of 2010 with the ND Medical Readiness Detachment. She served as the Unit Commander from October 2013 to October 2015. She also served as the Chief Case Manager from October 2021 to September 2022. In September 2022, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Crystal moved to her current position as the Deputy Commander for the ND Medical Readiness Detachment.
LTC Crystal maintains a specialty nursing certification as a Certified Nurse Manager and Leader. She has worked for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in Fargo since January of 2005. She has served as the Nurse Manager for the Intensive Care Unit and Dialysis Department since May of 2011. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Basic Officer Leader Course, Captain’s Career Course, and the US Army Command and General Staff School Intermediate Level Education, Common Core Course.
She has received several awards and decorations including: Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal (2); Army Good Conduct Medal; Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (3); National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Armed Forces Service Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device; Army Service Ribbon; Army Overseas Service Ribbon; and Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon.
LTC is a lifetime member of the West Fargo Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Fargo AMVETS. Crystal was nominated to receive her Quilt of Valor by husband who is very proud to have nominated her and created a very special private event at their home with their family.
On behalf of the Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor group, the Quilts of Valor Foundation, and a very grateful nation, thank you Crystal for your 25 years of service to this country!

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07/22/2025