veterans

Card of Thanks - Areta Blooding-Laird

I am so humbled to have been given a "Quilt of Valor", made by Gloria Peck, Shawn Geist & Marilyn Hagans. This is a prestigious honor and deserving for all veterans.

I feel as if my name was moved to the top of a list to have received such an honor.

The people who put in hours of labor and love to construct these master pieces should be praised. Their time & effort to cut, piece and sew take dedicated commitment. I am sure they would accept any donations as there is always material, thread, etc. needed.

The Tri-State 9/11 Tribute, honoring active military, first responders, and veterans, will take place September 11, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the parade and then from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Prowers County Fairgrounds in Lamar.

The event is the brainchild of Doug Harbour, a Vietnam War veteran and longtime medical technician, who launched it in 2010 to recognize the efforts of first responders and the sacrifices of veterans.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free entrance to state parks throughout August for active duty military, veterans and the National Guard.

If you've lost a loved one serving in the US military, they may be eligible for a military funeral that honors their service and sacrifice. Because of the specifics of this type of service, however, it may be difficult to know how to plan or who to turn to when putting your veteran's funeral together. Here are some guiding details on preparing for a veteran's funeral.

Kiowa County Veterans

Veterans from Kiowa County, please call me to have your military service put on a Veterans Display Board.

I want to recognize all who have served from this area.

Relatives and others you might know.

Trying to get this project off my desk.

Areta Blooding-Larid

(H) 719-438-2249 or (c) 719-688-1108 

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs has released a new app to help prevent suicide.

Tuesday, March 2, Orville Mousel, a very fine, World War II Veteran, will turn 100 years young.

 Orville and his wife, Rita, moved to the Kiowa Creek Estates south of Eads several years ago.

I know Orville would enjoy receiving cards. His address is Orville Mousel, PO Box 164, Eads, CO 81036.

Almost a year into the pandemic, supply shortages remain so severe that nurse Kristen Cline reuses her N95 for several shifts while her hospital buckles, patients suffer and folks nearby socialize maskless as if the pandemic were already over.

Attached below is the 2020 Quilts of Valor special section from the December 25, 2020, edition of the Kiowa County Press. Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader (available free online at Adobe.com) or similar compatible software is required to view the special section.

Quilters from the immediate area got together in early October 2020 to make plans to see how many quilts could be made to be awarded to veterans at the November 11, 2020, American Legion Post #125 Veterans dinner. 

Individuals worked franticly to get 10 quilts done.  Sadly, because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the dinner was cancelled at the last minute.