Remembering

I have finally started thinking about my Cherrywood Challenge….which is due VERY soon!!

YIKES….

Just to remind you, the challenge is Poppies….and uses these wonderful fabrics…..

When I think of Poppies, I remember the lapel flowers that everyone in any British country wears during November….the month of remembrance…..

I kept trying to come up with another idea but my mind would not leave this one alone!!

Then I started remembering….

Remembering my Dad and his service during World War II…..

Wasn’t he handsome!!

Remembering his Service Record that I found when I cleaned out Mom’s house….

Inside I found his decorations…..

….and his Insignia…

He was a Medic and proudly wore the Caduceus.

I started researching his record and found that he had been awarded…..

• Asiatic Pacific Campaign Military ribbon with 2 stars
• World War II Victory Military ribbon
• American Campaign Military Ribbon
• Army Good Conduct Military Ribbon
• Good Conduct Medal

It made me so proud of his service and I started wondering exactly how I could use this challenge to honor him!

I am excited about this idea and especially that I can make a quilt that will have a personal meaning and not just a challenge entry!!

Over the next week, I will keep you updated on the decisions that I make and the progress on the challenge.

Thanks for sticking with me as…..

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