Local Vietnam Vet Honored With Quilt Of Valor

By Travis Thayer Dave receiving his quilt from Brett Bondurant with Marty Sizemore and Ed Shannon. Photo provided. (Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – A local Vietnam Veteran has been presented with a Quilt of Valor for his many sacrifices and continued support and dedication in recognizing those who serve or have served in the military. Lawrenceburg native Dave Teke was presented with a Quilt of Valor in his home on Christmas Eve. The quilt is meant to comfort and heal service members and veterans touched by war. A number of friends and family attended the presentation including: Linda McCrory Williams and her husband, Rick, the Lary D. Fogle Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 71, Army Veteran Brett Bondurant, and Dave’s wife, Linda, daughter, Shana and granddaughter, Abby. Dave receiving his quilt from Jerry Bondurant, Walt Bryant, Rick & Linda Williams, Marty Sizemore, Ed Shannon. Photo provided. Teke, a 1965 graduate from Lawrenceburg High School, served with the 1st Infantry in Vietnam with “B” Battery of the 1/7 Artillery. Aside from Teke’s sacrifices in Vietnam, he has spent many years recognizing others who serve or have served in the military. Teke was instrumental in bringing the Moving Wall to Lawrenceburg, which is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. He also helped with the Veterans Tower on the riverfront in Rising Sun, as well as the project for the memorial at the Dearborn County Courthouse. On several occasions, Teke was the man who brought Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy Davis to the local area to help with special dedications, programs, and to talk with students. To cap off the Quilt of Valor presentation, Teke was surprised with a phone call from Sammy Davis and his wife, Dixie. Valor with fellow members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 71 members PG Gentrup, Walt Bryant, Jerry Bondurant, Marty Sizemore and Ed Shannon. Photo provided.