Melvin Shinn 93 year old WWll Veteran was presented with a Quilt from the NW Indiana Quilts of Valor Group. The Quilt was made by Gayle Orlando. Melvin spent June 6, 1944 on a LST. He was supposed to land on Omaha Beach on the 6th but they were unable to land. On June 7, 1944 they were finally able to land. Melvin marched with the Color Guard to post the Colors at the ceremony. He is fit and able and with a clear mind. He had lunch with the Legion Members and told us a lot about himself. I am posting some of the photos of the ceremony. These were taken on November 5, 2016. The ceremony was at American Legion Post 403 Wanatah, Indiana.

 

 

Color Guard Post 403 with Melvin Shinn.

 

Color Guard Post 403.

 

Melvin with the NW Indiana Quilts of Valor Group members.

 

Quilt of Valor.

 

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