Cane River Stitchers pay tribute to veterans with patriotic quilts

  • Donna Masson presented a quilt to Wayne Halm, Vietnam, 1970-1971 Delta Region.
    Donna Masson presented a quilt to Wayne Halm, Vietnam, 1970-1971 Delta Region.
  • Accepting his quilt is L.J. Melder, World War II veteran who served in the US. Navy 1945-47. At right is his son, Tommy Melder.
    Accepting his quilt is L.J. Melder, World War II veteran who served in the US. Navy 1945-47. At right is his son, Tommy Melder.

    Six local veterans were recently honored at the Veterans Day Program in Natchitoches Veterans Park. The Cane River Stitchers presented six local veterans with handmade patriotic quilts to recognizing them for their valor and service. Those receiving quilts were Dee Fowler, US Army, Vietnam Era; Commander of the American Legion L. J. Melder, US Navy, 1945-1947, US Major Destroyer Escort #796; Jerem…