Members of the American Legion Post 28 in Farmington on Monday present World War II veteran Kenneth Jones Sr., 95, of Temple a Quilt of Valor, which was made by Legion Auxiliary members and a quilting group, at the Sandy River Center in Farmington where he resides. Jones was a U.S. Army Ranger who was wounded and held as a prisoner of war, and served in the South Africa and Italy campaigns. From left, Legion members Gordon Webber, service officer; post Commander Matt Smith; James Wilson, finance officer; Jones; Ron Smith who is tucking the quilt around Jones; and Vice Commander Stephan Bunker. Bunker told Jones and other veterans at the center, “Our post will never forget you.” Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal

Members of the American Legion Post 28 in Farmington present World War II veteran Kenneth Jones Sr., 95, center seated, of Temple a Quilt of Valor on Monday at the Sandy River Center in Farmington, where he lives. The quilt was made by Legion Auxiliary members and a quilting group, President Rita Smith said. Jones was a U.S. Army Ranger who was wounded and held as a prisoner of war, and served in the South Africa and Italy campaigns. From left, Legion members Gordon Webber, service officer; post Commander Matt Smith; James Wilson, finance officer; Jones; Ron Smith; and Vice Commander Stephan Bunker. Bunker told Jones and other veterans at the center, “Our post will never forget you.” Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal

World War II veteran Kenneth Jones Sr., 95, of Temple, seated, is presented a Quilt of Valor by members of the American Legion Post 28 in Farmington on Monday at the Sandy River Center, where Jones lives. Jones was a U.S. Army Ranger who was wounded and held as a prisoner of war, and served in the South Africa and Italy campaigns. From left, Legion members Gordon Webber, service officer; post Commander Matt Smith (back); James Wilson, finance officer; Jones; Vice Commander Stephan Bunker; and Ron Smith. Bunker told Jones and other veterans at the center, “Our post will never forget you.” The quilt was made by members of the Legion Auxiliary and a quilting group. Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal