• Quilt of Dignity

During the 2017-2018 Service Year, the VFW Auxiliary Post 1508 (located on Waite St in Wildomar) created a Quilt of Dignity, to be used when a Veteran passes away, as a dignified covering, until further arrangements can be made.

Billy Reyman, Post Commander Steve Regalado, VFW Auxiliary President Cari Gardner, (standing on chair) Chuck Rankin,  VFW Auxiliary Conductor Isabella (Ina) Schiffer and Tim Underdown.  

Irene Trovato, one of the key figures behind the quilt, estimated that 27 people participated in its making. Between Irene, two "long-armers" and the embroidery person, it was estimated that it took about 120 hours to complete.

Post Commander Steve Regalado and VFW Auxiliary President Cari Gardner look on as VFW Auxiliary Treasurer Bridgette Moore adds her name to the back of the quilt.

All signed, now waiting to be sealed and delivered.

One of the many squares on the quilt.

For easy transport, it's stored in its own, personalized duffel bag. 

Below is a five minute narrated video giving more detail of what went into the making of the quilt.

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"A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood."
– General George S. Patton

Wildomar Rap honors all those that put in the long hours of sweat, and often blood, protecting the freedoms of this land. Thank you.

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