Loren Reiswig enlisted as an 18-year-old to serve in the Vietnam War. As a bonus at the ceremony, he was also honored as the recipient of the Vietnam Veterans Lapel Pin for dignified service, as  part of the Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. During his active duty time, Loren was wounded by shrapnel and still carries a piece of metal that could not be removed as reminder of this injury.  In recognition for his meritorious service, John has been awarded three Purple Hearts. His QOV was made by Dona Koster.

Job Allred is currently active duty serving at Fort Riley.  He serves as an engineer with heavy equipment both domestic and abroad. Job was joined by his family to witness his QOV recognition, and his quilt was made by members of the KPQG.

Dr. John Ball served several tours of duty overseas,  but Col. Ball was in the Surgeon General's Office  on September 11, 2001 (9/11), when American Airlines 77 was hijacked by Islamic terrorists as part of the four-pronged attack on America and crashed into the Pentagon. While serving in Iraq, Dr. Ball coordinated medical evacuations for civilians, then re-established health care infrastructure and worked with children injured by cluster bombs. John's quilt was draped by his wife and quilter, Vickie Greenwood.