Jean Gordon
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 1:42 pm

In the comfort of his home and surrounded by his wife and family, Mike Chapa received the Quilt of Valor recently. PMaria Chapa Davis Photo.

Miguel (Mike) Chapa of Forest City was honored recently with a "Quilt of Valor" by the WNCQG Blue Ridge Chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Quilts are awarded to those who have served in the Armed Services of the USA. Chapa served in the US Air Force that included two tours of duty in Southeast Asia. Among those present for the presentation were his wife Frieda, his children and grandchildren. "I am honored and very pleased to receive this Quilt of Valor," Chapa said.