Reed Honored with 90th Birthday Celebration
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ames "Jim" Reed is shown with all six of his children. They are L-R: Kris Tiegs of Henderson, Minnesota, Craig Reed of Great Falls, Jim Reed, Donna Christensen of Rapid City, South Dakota, Jim Reed, Jr., David Reed of Billings, and Steve Reed of Turner. They, along with their families, hosted the party.
Family and friends honored James Reed of Turner at an open house party on his 90th birthday this past Saturday. The Legion Hall in downtown Turner was abuzz with a luncheon and cake in his honor. All six of his children made it home to help their Dad celebrate his special day and honor the many accomplishments of his life.
A surprise presentation was made to Reed by Elissa Zellmer with a Quilt of Valor. What an amazing surprise and honor! To top off the party a wagon ride was given to guests wishing to go for an old fashioned tractor ride. A good time was had by all and happy birthday wishes continue to Jim for many more memorable birthdays to come!
Elissa Zellmer of Hogeland presented Reed with a Quilt of Valor. This was a surprise to everyone and such a heartfelt honor to Jim by receiving it. Elissa explained the meaning of the gift as she presented the quilt to Jim.
Quilts of Valor Foundation is a grassroots group of quilters from all across the United States. In 2003, a quilter named Catherine Roberts had the idea of comforting Veterans with quilts during the time her son was deployed in Iraq. Since then, over 160,000 Quilts of Valor have been awarded here in the United States, Germany, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The mission of the group is to honor their service members and Veterans who have been touched by war with Quilts of Valor.
A Quilt of Valor is not a charity quilt.
A Quilt of Valor is not a blanket.
Shown is Elissa Zellmer of Hogeland and James Reed, Sr. of Turner. Elissa put much love and gratitude into the quilt and was very proud to present it to Jim on his 90th birthday. Congratulations, Jim, on receiving this gift!! Blessings on your special day and for many birthdays to come.
If you are a quilter, you know a quilt consists of three layers held together by its quilting stitches. The layers are thought of in this way:
The top of the quilt with its many colors, shapes, and fabrics, represent the communities and the many individuals that we are. The batting (the filler), is the center of the quilt, its warmth. It represents the hope that this quilt will bring warmth, comfort, peace, and healing to the individual who receives it. The backing is the strength that supports the other layers. It represents the strength of the recipient, the support of his or her family, our communities, and our nation. Each stitch that holds the layers together represents love, gratitude, and sometimes the tears of the maker.
On behalf of the Quilts of Valor Foundation and a grateful nation, with deepest appreciation, Jim is thanked for his service to this great country with this quilt of Valor award.
Thanks, Jim, for your service and God Bless America!
