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Sacrifice: The Heart of the Military

A powerful quilt exhibit honoring the service and sacrifice of military members.

Mary Monroy, Neighbor
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Sacrifice FB Post - 1 (Patriots Heart Inc.)
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Based on the iconic poem "In Flanders Fields," this quilt uses elaborate hand-applique and pixilation to portray the American WWI cemetery in Flanders, Belgium. The blood red patches amid the crosses represent poppies. (Patriots Heart Inc.)
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The appliqued dove carries a memorial poppy with a ribbon that reads "lest we forget." (Patriots Heart Inc.)
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The physical sacrifices of veterans are brought to light in this quilt. Inside sterile hospital walls, a wheelchair sits empty before a window that reveals the vibrancy of life outside. Perhaps its owner is out in the sun or has returned home. (Patriots Heart Inc.)
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This quilt honors the resilient Americans held as prisoners of war and those who never made it home. The central image features a hot air balloon, flown by the nonprofit Freedom Flight to raise awareness of the POW/MIA issue. (Patriots Heart Inc.)

The Sgt. John W. Powers American Legion Auxiliary Unit #59 and the Massachusetts Medal of Liberty are collaborating with the Patriots Heart, Inc., to present Sacrifice: The Heart of the Military, a powerful quilt exhibit honoring the service and sacrifice of military members.

The exhibit will be displayed at the Milford Town Library, 80 Spruce Street, Milford, MA during library hours November 1-28, 2025.

There will be a special reception on November 10th, at 7:00P.M. that we are inviting you to attend. Please RSVP by November 1st to Mary-Elizabeth Monroy, Auxiliary President at cougarmem@yahoo.com with number of attendees.

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