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RUSewing 09-20-2011 12:11 PM

A friend asked me what to write on the label for a very special comfort quilt. I guess we are all at a loss of words. Thankfully, it doesn't stop our fingers.

Please, what would be apppropriate wording for a comfort quilt going to the wife and young children of a serviceman killed in Afghanistan?

Thanks for helping with this writer's block.

quiltlonger 09-20-2011 12:19 PM

May the God of all comfort bring you peace and healing.

mytwopals 09-20-2011 12:20 PM

Remembering a fallen hero and freedom fighter.

QM 09-20-2011 12:24 PM

I don't think there are any words that really help. I might say something like:
Your loss is also a loss for all of America. We grieve with you. Please accept this quilt for a small comfort in your great loss.

dunster 09-20-2011 12:41 PM

With gratitude, and sorrow, we remember.

QM 09-20-2011 01:02 PM


Originally Posted by dunster
With gratitude, and sorrow, we remember.

Short, simple and very good.

marymm 09-20-2011 01:04 PM

In loving memory of a hero.
John Doe was a husband, a father, a son.
He died a man of courage, a brave American
who loved his country and who fought
to make the world a better place.

maine ladybug 09-20-2011 01:29 PM


Originally Posted by dunster
With gratitude, and sorrow, we remember.

I would go with this one. It says it all.

jaciqltznok 09-20-2011 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by dunster
With gratitude, and sorrow, we remember.

I LOVE this one!

ChrisB 09-20-2011 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by dunster
With gratitude, and sorrow, we remember.

I agree, this says it all.

valleyquiltermo 09-20-2011 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by ChrisB

Originally Posted by dunster
With gratitude, and sorrow, we remember.

I agree, this says it all.

ditto :thumbup:

wartime jane 09-20-2011 06:21 PM

I would want a mention of loving husband and father with the children's names. More about them and their loss and less about everyone else.

brushandthimble 09-20-2011 06:33 PM

no words here, just sadness and prayers.

Willa 09-20-2011 08:40 PM

his name
Husband to, wife's name
Father to, children's name(s)
Hero to all
19xx-2011

trif 09-20-2011 09:32 PM


Originally Posted by Willa
his name
Husband to, wife's name
Father to, children's name(s)
Hero to all
19xx-2011

This one is perfect.

RUSewing 09-23-2011 10:52 AM

Bless each of you for your thoughtful replies. I'll take them with me Tuesday.

MadQuilter 09-23-2011 11:00 AM

"A quilt hug for [...] from [...] in memory of [...]"


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