(L to R) Grover Nicely, Melvin "Buddy" Burks, Gary Bishop, and Joey Scott Jr.

VFW Honors Four Veterans With Quilts of Valor By Jennifer Bailey Staff Writer   Covington, VA (Nov. 7, 2026)— On Saturday morning at approximately 11:15 a.m., Brenda Martin and a few other Roanoke associates, presented four veterans with Quilts of Valor in recognition of their service to our country. The Quilts of Valor Project in Virginia is part of a national project called the Quilts of Valor Foundation. It is organized and run by volunteers from all around the country whose mission is to wrap service members in handmade quilts, representing comfort and healing. Today, Grover Nicely (from Clifton Forge), Joey Scott Jr. (from Ronceverte, WV), and Melvin "Buddy" Burks and Gary Bishop (both from Covington), were all honored with their own Quilts of Valor. The Journal was on-hand to capture the special presentation, which is now availabe for viewing on our Facebook page.

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