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Broadwater American Legion Auxiliary Unit 312 hosts veteran Quilts of Valor

Broadwater American Legion Auxiliary Unit 312 hosts veteran Quilts of Valor
From left: Danny Stefka, State Director, American Legion Riders, Larry Ziegler and Mike Amateis. COURTESY PHOTO

Two Broadwater Veterans were honored recently during a Quilts of Valor Ceremony, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 312 of Broadwater. This event took place at the Broadwater Village Hall on October 27, 2024.

The two honorees were Larry Ziegler and Michael Amateis.

Larry Ziegler served in the Army (including activated Army National Guard/Reservists), with dates of service from 1967-1969 and 1987-1993. He served during theVietnam era (1961-1975), Persian Gulf War (1990-1991), including Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and the ColdWar (1947-1991). Ziegler was active in farming and cattle feedlot operation in the Broadwater area and has since retired.

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