Kathryn Bates of North Olympic Peninsula Quilts of Valor, at the podium, helps present a quilt to U.S. Marine Corps veteran Wyatt Ranson on Friday. Ranson was one of 11 local veterans who received the honor on Friday at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend.
The Quilts of Valor volunteers make and present quilts to veterans of all branches of service in both Clallam and Jefferson counties. To request a quilt for a veteran, visit www.qovf.org or email 1katheybates@gmail.com.