One of the highlights of the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner was the presentation of a Quilt of Valor to Brian Coleman. He served 21 years in the Army, including 12 years at Fort Riley.
When she announced that Coleman would the quilt, the presenter Phyllis Fitzgerald said the goal of the Quilt of Valor Foundation is to honor veterans that have been touched by war, "with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. "
"Brian, it is our honor to provide a tangible reminder of our gratitude and appreciation of your service to the United States of America," said Fitzgerald.