Ron and Nancy Kreinbring, who live part-time in Fountain Hills, have made a mission for themselves to support Vietnam veterans. As part of their efforts, they work locally and in Minnesota with the Honor Quilt organization, which gifts veterans with handmade quilts for their life of service. The duo recently presented its 28th Honor Quilt to Vincent (Vinny) Brennan, a local U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and share his story below.
Vinny grew up in a typical family neighborhood in Queens, N.Y., and attended Newtown High School. He met his high school sweetheart, Kathy, who later became his wife, in biology class. With God and Country being his prime motivation, he immediately enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966. His basic training was in Paris Island, S.C. He received additional infantry training at Camp Geiger, N.C.
Students at Ridgeview Elementary School in Gray recently created an âHonor Quiltâ to document the COVID-19 pandemic and to honor frontline workers and those lost during the pandemic. School media specialist Lori Nash said âthe project was a collaborative effort between art and library classes and has given students an opportunity to express emotions and thoughts regarding this challenging and unprecedented time.â