On Tuesday, Nov. 2, and on Friday, Nov. 5, the Accord Adult Day Center hosted an emotional ceremony to award the Quilt of Valor to thirteen veterans of all branches of the military. Accord is a beautiful, clean and homey environment where those with health or mental needs can spend the day in order to give caregivers some respite. It allows family members to remain working without fear that their loved ones are not able to care for their needs. I personally witnessed much happiness and many activities being enjoyed by the elders.

  Massachusetts State Senator Ryan Fattman attended with his young son and Massachusetts State Representative Joseph McKenna attended the ceremony as well and presented Certificates of Appreciation for their military service from both the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Several members of the VFW came to show their appreciation and many family members and friends of the veterans who received the Quilts of Valor from the Quilts of Valor Foundation came as well.

  The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. The presentation of the Quilt was done by Foundation representative, Theresa Perreault and Stephen Rogerson, Veterans’ Services Officer for the Town of Dudley. Thank you for your service one and all.

Stephen P. Rogerson

Director of Veterans’ Services