AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Five veterans at Brandon Wilde received Quilts of Valor during a special award ceremony recognizing their military service.

Each quilt serves as a symbol of gratitude thanking the veterans for their service and sacrifice. The Quilts of Valor Foundation started in 2003 when Catherine Roberts’ son was deployed in Iraq.

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One veteran receiving a quilt said he was surprised by the honor.

“I was quite surprised. I was very fortunate and very honored to be honored, I guess you can say quilted,” said Lewis Bandy, veteran. “I’ve not heard of the

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