On October 23, 2007 Freedom Quilts, Inc. presented the September 11th Memorial Museum with one of our five original quilts that started this project. Former Governor George Pataki from New York City traveled to Iowa for the event and thanked all those who helped to bring comfort to the 9/11 families. To date, Freedom Quilts has given over 5,70 quilts to families of 9/11 and fallen soldiers families.
The first photo is of Betty Nielsen Founder of Freedom Quilts and Lee Ielpi, President of the Sept 11th Families Association. Lee lost his son, Jonathan L. Ielpi. In the second photo are some of our Freedom Quilters: Wes, Helen, Beulah, Jan Ramirez Curator of the Museum, Betty founder of Freedom Quilts, Jan, Lolly, Linda, and Betty's two granddaughters.
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Betty, I was working in the Pentagon on 9/11/01. I survived but received second and third degree burns over 45% of my body. My fingers on my left hand was amputated. I had good and bad days, many pains and cried many tears but with God by my side I'm still being blessed.
You and your Husband came to Washington DC to give quilts to many families. I received one and have it in my bedroom. I want you and your helpers to know that I appreciate my quilt and the work that you all are doing. It has been six years since the attack and I still have days of pain. I wrap the quilt around me and that helps a lot.
Keep up the good work because I'm sure there has been many lives you have touched with your quilts besides mine.
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