STOCKTON — Frank Chavis doesn’t get too emotional, but on Tuesday, when Gail Belmont and Flora Brooks presented him with a Quilt of Honor in tribute to his service in the Army during World War II, the 92-year-old almost shed some tears.“Oh, my goodness. Holy cow. Look at that,” Chavis said as Belmont thanked him for his service and presented a quilt featuring an image of eagles surrounded by a border of colorful squares.“Frank doesn’t [...]
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Lori Gilbert, The Record (Stockton)
Tue, 07/17/2018 - 5:37pm
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