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Quilts of Valor presented to two local veterans

November 28, 2018 11:01 pm • Last Updated: November 28, 2018 11:05 pm

photo courtesy of Rene Lavallee

Bill Smith of New London, left, and Dave Ishiswood of Montville, vice president of the local Retired Armed Forces Association of New London, are wrapped in Quilts of Valor presented to them on Veterans Day, Nov. 12. The handmade quilts were presented by Jan Roberta.

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