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Reardan Councilman Raymond "Rocky" Kidder is draped in a Quilt of Valor honoring his Vietnam service, flanked by presenters Cheryl Moriarty, left, and Glenda Haddican from the greater Spokane chapter, last Thursday.
REARDAN - In a touching moment that evoked tears of gratitude amid a routine City Council meeting, a Vietnam veteran and local leader was surprised with a handmade quilt last week, honoring his wartime sacrifices and lifelong community service.
The emotional presentation unfolded Thursday when Councilman Raymond "Rocky" Kidder received the tribute from the greater Spokane chapter of Quilts of Valor.
Presenters Cheryl Moriarty and Glenda Haddican, representing the national foundation that has gifted over 300,000 quilts to veterans since 2003, draped the patriotic creation over Kidder as he wipe...
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