Yukon, Oklahoma – On Wednesday morning, retired Air Force emergency actions controller Libby Smith will be presented with a handmade Quilt of Valor at the Canadian Valley Christian Academy’s Veterans Day ceremony. The quilt, crafted by local volunteers, serves as a tangible expression of gratitude and comfort for service members who have endured the hardships of war.
Family and Faith at the Heart of the Event
Smith’s connection to the academy runs deep: her husband teaches at the school and her daughter is a student there. The ceremony, scheduled for 8:10 a.m. in the school’s auditorium, will be open to the public, inviting community members to join in honoring veterans.
“We just praise God that we live in a country that is so fortunate to be able to serve our Lord whenever and wherever we want to,” said Melinda Myers, head of Canadian Valley Christian Academy. Her remarks underscore the shared Christian values that bind the school and the broader Yukon community.
Remembering the Fallen
The program will also feature a missing‑man table, a solemn tribute to service members who never returned home. Smith, who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq, reflected on the significance of the table: “The missing man or the fallen comrade table is to honor those who will never be able to come back home or prisoners. I lost many of my comrades, and when I see that table, I take that time to reflect and honor them, the friends we lost.”
About the Quilt of Valor
The Quilt of Valor is a volunteer‑made honor that has been presented to veterans across the nation. Each quilt is stitched with care, symbolizing the nation’s appreciation for those who have answered the call to serve. Smith expressed her excitement, noting, “I’m probably going to turn beet red. I actually know a Vietnam veteran that received one, and just to be in the ranks with him is so exciting.”
Community Invitation
All residents are welcome to attend the ceremony and show support for veterans and their families. The event highlights Yukon’s commitment to honoring those who have sacrificed for the nation, while also reinforcing the community’s Christian heritage and family values.
For more information about the ceremony or to volunteer for future Quilt of Valor projects, please contact Canadian Valley Christian Academy.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
