Jonas Cruz, right, has his quilt placed around his shoulders by Sherry Martin Thursday during a Quilts of Valor ceremony at the Senior Center of Finney County. Eight veterans were honored for their service during the event from three families. Those honored with personalized, handmade quilts included Marvin Richmeier, Francis Richmeier, Gerald Richmeier, Greg Newberry, Godfried “Bud” Newberry, Gene Newberry, Cruz and his father, Henry Cruz. BRAD NADING/GARDEN CITY TELEGRAM