Robert Bridges awarded Quilt of Valor

August 28, 2024 at 1:15 p.m.
Pictured is Quilt of Valor presenter Patty Caudil and U.S. Veteran Robert Bridges
Pictured is Quilt of Valor presenter Patty Caudil and U.S. Veteran Robert Bridges (Photo Provided)


At the Aug. 6 city council meeting, the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented a Quilt of Valor to U.S. Army Veteran, city councilman, school resource officer and cherished community member Robert Bridges in recognition of his service and contributions. The certificate presented to Bridges along with the quilt stated, “The Quilts of Valor Foundation wishes to recognize you for your service to our nation. We consider it our privilege to do so. Though we may never know the extent of  your sacrifice to protect the United States of America, we award you this Quilt of Valor as an expression of gratitude from a grateful nation.”

The Quilts of Valor Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to cover service members and veterans who have been touched by war with comforting and healing quilts. These quilts are a symbol of gratitude and appreciation for their service and sacrifice. The foundation aims to provide tangible reminders of the nation’s support and appreciation for the military community. To learn more about the Quilts of Valor Foundation, you can visit their website at www.qovf.org.

The Rushville Police Department shared, “Congratulations and thank you for your service.”

At the Aug. 6 city council meeting, the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented a Quilt of Valor to U.S. Army Veteran, city councilman, school resource officer and cherished community member Robert Bridges in recognition of his service and contributions. The certificate presented to Bridges along with the quilt stated, “The Quilts of Valor Foundation wishes to recognize you for your service to our nation. We consider it our privilege to do so. Though we may never know the extent of  your sacrifice to protect the United States of America, we award you this Quilt of Valor as an expression of gratitude from a grateful nation.”

The Quilts of Valor Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to cover service members and veterans who have been touched by war with comforting and healing quilts. These quilts are a symbol of gratitude and appreciation for their service and sacrifice. The foundation aims to provide tangible reminders of the nation’s support and appreciation for the military community. To learn more about the Quilts of Valor Foundation, you can visit their website at www.qovf.org.

The Rushville Police Department shared, “Congratulations and thank you for your service.”

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