A World War II veteran who turned 100 this summer received a Quilt of Valor from the Coral Springs Quilt Guild during a ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7, ahead of Veterans Day.
Herbert Schwartz served in the U.S. Army as a tail gunner aboard a B-17 bomber, one of the most dangerous jobs for aircrew during the war. His father also served, in World War I. Jean Nevin nominated Schwartz for the honor. He attended the ceremony with his son and Jean McManus, a former Marine who took him on an Honor Flight in 2025.
The Quilts of Valor Foundation, a national program, requires each quilt to meet set standards for size, labeling and construction. Unlike a typical gift, the quilt is formally awarded to the veteran, and the foundation records the presentation in its national files.
Guild members spend the year making quilts from red, white and blue fabric. The guild plans to present more quilts to veterans at its February meeting. Veterans or families who want to learn more can contact Natasha Itkina, chair of the guild’s Quilts of Valor Committee, at 786-239-5316.
