Jean McManus and Herb Schwartz. {Stacy Sherman}
A World War II veteran who celebrated his 100th birthday this summer received a special tribute ahead of Veterans Day when the Coral Springs Quilt Guild presented him with a handmade Quilt of Valor.
Herbert Schwartz, who turned 100 in July, was honored during a ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7, recognizing his military service and sacrifice.
Schwartz served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a tail gunner aboard a B-17 bomber, one of the most dangerous assignments for aircrew members during the war. His military service followed in the footsteps of his father, who served during World War I.
Nominated for the honor by Jean Nevin, Schwartz attended the ceremony with his son and Jean McManus, a former Marine who accompanied him on an Honor Flight in 2025.
The Quilt of Valor is part of a national program that recognizes service members and veterans affected by war.
According to the Quilts of Valor Foundation, each quilt is handmade and must meet specific requirements for size, labeling and construction. Unlike a traditional gift, a Quilt of Valor is formally awarded to a veteran, and the foundation records the presentation.
Herb Schwartz being wrapped in his Quilt of Valor. {Stacy Sherman}
The foundation will enter Schwartz’s name and recognition into its national records.
Members of the Coral Springs Quilt Guild spend the year creating quilts for veterans, using red, white and blue fabrics to make individual blocks that are sewn together and quilted according to the foundation’s standards.
The guild plans to present additional Quilts of Valor to veterans during its February meeting.
Established in 1986, the Coral Springs Quilt Guild is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting quiltmaking, sharing educational opportunities and encouraging high standards of design and craftsmanship while contributing to the community.
For Schwartz, the recognition comes more than eight decades after his wartime service and just months after reaching his 100th birthday.
For more information about the Quilts of Valor program, contact Natasha Itkina, chair of the guild’s Quilts of Valor Committee, at 786-239-5316 or favorite_stuff@hotmail.com.
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