Rita Pennington, Illinois State Coordinator for the Quilts of Valor Foundation, visits the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club to bestow, and wrap the Club’s veterans in a Quilt of Valor. Left, is Ray Gonzalez, an Army veteran wrapped in his Quilt that Rita Pennington, right, gave to him December 7 at Mother’s Restaurant in Aurora. There are two other veterans in the Club, Curtis Spivey, Navy, and Charles Schmalz, IL National Guard, who did not attend the meeting. At Rita’s request and instructions, Ray Gonzalez will wrap the two men in their Quilts. Visitors, especially veterans, are welcome to watch the wrapping, and share breakfast with the Club’s members. Contact Tom at 630-584-3447. Meetings are 7 a.m. each Wednesday at Mother’s Restaurant, 2290 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. Tom Clark photo
