The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild saw its Quilts of Valour project take centre stage at its monthly meeting last week.
The quilts, which have been made by members of the guild, are given to members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have suffered either physical or emotional harm as a result of serving in Afghanistan.
This year, members of the guild have donated 24 Quilts of Valour and, since 2009, 97 quilts have been donated.
Brigadier-General Rob Roy MacKenzie, deputy commander of the 3rd Canadian Division, was the guest speaker at the guild's meeting.
Having served two tours, MacKenzie spoke of his time in Afghanistan and about the positive difference Canadian men and women have made to the citizens of Afghanistan, and ultimately the world.
MacKenzie said he believes the legacy of the mission is that young people are now able to go to university. In 2001, there were zero high school graduates, but 90,000 graduated in 2010. He said young citizens with an education augurs well for the future.
