Within a week of the great celebration for America’s 250th birthday, the Madison County 4-H program gathered people together for a more somber occasion to pay tribute to four veterans who fought to secure our freedom.

The Quilt of Valor (QOV) presentation was held July 9 at the Madison County Fair and Rodeo prior to the rodeo that evening.

The four veterans receiving a QOV were Bob Buckendahl of Bat…