Honor Stitches recently presented a Quilt of Valor to resident William B. Ashton. Honor Stitches, a Marion County quilting group that is a member of Quilts of Valor Foundation, honors distinguished veterans. The gorgeous quilts they provide are made by the loving hands of countless volunteers.
At Canterfield of Ocala, Terry Miller presented the Quilt of Valor to Lieutenant Commander William B. Ashton, U.S. Navy (Ret.). Bill served for 23 years, much of it in the submarine force, along with prestigious assignments in the Pentagon.
After his military service, Bill held executive positions at several companies. In 2004, he accepted a key position as a government contractor for the Navy. He also served on the Navy’s Retiree Council for several years.
He subsequently served as the security director for the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters and as a liaison for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Since moving to our community, he has been very active in helping veterans here and nationwide. Bill is an expert on the VA healthcare system and has given briefings to flag rank officers. He continues to selflessly volunteer his time to assist veterans and their spouses with benefits.
Bill’s dedication to helping his brothers and sisters in arms is evident from his personal motto, “Veterans don’t know what veterans don’t know, and it’s not their fault.”
We congratulate Commander Ashton for his dedication and service, and for this distinguished award. The Quilts of Valor Foundation has provided over 400,000 quilts nationwide. To learn more, visit qovf.org
