Sangre de Cristo Community Care Honors Vietnam Veterans with Quilts of Valor Ceremony in La Junta

Description: Sangre de Cristo Community Care honored Vietnam veterans with a Quilts of Valor ceremony and luncheon in La Junta, recognizing service members with handmade quilts and community support.

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Sangre de Cristo Community Care Welcomed Vietnam Veterans Home at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Hall on March 20, 2026, with a Luncheon and Quilts of Valor Ceremony...

With 154 attendees, this special event brought together veterans, families, community members, and leaders to honor those who served our country with courage and sacrifice. It was truly a beautiful reflection of gratitude, respect, and community.

2026 Quilt of Valor Recipients:
Nash Aguilar
Edward Archuleta
Tim Erickson
Larry Frazier
Mike Rains
Tim (Radar) Snyder
John (Stu) Stuart
Larry D. Warren
John. A Wilson

Special Thanks to Our Quilters:
Colorado Prairie Quilters - Danelle Berg, Carole Spady, Shawn Geist, Michelle Nelson, Cathy Moore, Marilyn Hagans, and Sara Ackerman.
Sangre volunteers - Jean McFarland and Deb
Smith.

Posting of the Colors: American Legion Post 9

National Anthem: Maranatha Hoyt

Prayer for our service members: Ernie Coca, Sangre de Cristo Hospice Veteran Volunteer

Emcee: Michael Brodeur

Community Thanks: Melinda Egging CEO, Sangre de Cristo Community Care

Invocation: Jim Ridgewell

Taps: Dan Molina

Special Remarks with:
Brad Roe, Veteran Outreach
Elaine Witman, Wreaths Across America Sandra Lazaroff Quilts of Valor
Quilt of Valor Presentations Danielle Berg

Thank you to our supporters:
Sangre de Cristo Community Care
Flying "M" Photography
Promenade Floral & Design
PepsiCo
SECO News - Adrian Hart

Thank you to everyone who came out to support this event and stand alongside our Vietnam veterans. From the presentation of the Colors to the moving ceremony, every moment was made special because of the people who showed up with grateful hearts.

As a Level 5 We Honor Veterans partner, the highest level of recognition for a hospice, Sangre de Cristo Community Care is deeply committed to honoring and serving those who have served our country.

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