WINNSBORO – Quilts of Valor were presented to two Winnsboro veterans last week: brothers Eddie and Rusty Branham. The quilts were presented to them by Fairfield County Office of Veterans Affairs Director Albertha Woodard.
The quilts were made by Winnsboro quilter Lee Weed who stitched the following quote into the quilts: “Quilting to honor and comfort those touched by war.” Weed read the quote to the men as the quilts were wrapped around them.
The Quilts of Valor Foundation was organized in 2003, with the mission of covering service members and veterans with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.
Lee, who is friends with the brothers and their families, has previously created quilts of valor for other veterans. She said she wanted to make quilts for Eddie and Rusty to honor their service to America, and for their dedication, sacrifice and love for their country…