CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Service members and veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor this weekend in a ceremony recognizing their sacrifices.
A Quilt of Valor is a quality, homemade quilt that is machine or hand quilted and is awarded to a service member or veteran who has been touched by war. The quilt serves as a big "thank you for your service" to veterans and their families.
KRIS 6 talked to one veteran who was honored to receive the Quilt of Valor.
"You're not here just to be a person but you're here to serve your country if you're willing, you sacrifice your time and life," said Raul Ramirez, a U.S. Marine Vietnam veteran.
To use the term Quilt of Valor, the quilt must have a specific size, must be labeled with required information, and it must be awarded and recorded.
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