Matthew Morgan served in the United States Army June 1999 through September 2018. He served in Iraq from 2003 to 2005 and again from 2009 to 2011. He enlisted as a machinic, he exited at the rank of Specialist. He served as a gunner in both tours.
Matthew Morgan served in the United States Army June 1999 through September 2018. He served in Iraq from 2003 to 2005 and again from 2009 to 2011. He enlisted as a machinic, he exited at the rank of Specialist. He served as a gunner in both tours.

Five local veterans were recognized and thanked for their service to their country last Thursday at the Holbrook Public Library. Those in attendance included the veterans, family, friends and members of the Dusty Desert Quilt Guild in Holbrook. The members of the guild worked throughout the year hand crafting these stunning quilts to honor the men. Quilt recipients included Matthew Morgan, Michael Henninger, John Hyson, Rodney Fountain and John R. Scott.

Michael Henninger served in the United States Army 1989 through 1991. He served in the Army Artillery 13E10 1st Persian War Stationed with the 25th Infantry Scofield Barracks Hawaii. Photos by Linda Kor
Michael Henninger served in the United States Army 1989 through 1991. He served in the Army Artillery 13E10 1st Persian War Stationed with the 25th Infantry Scofield Barracks Hawaii. Photos by Linda Kor
John Hyson served as a United States Marine 1968 through 1972. He served two years in the Vietnam War where he was a tank commander. His is a Purple Heart recipient.
John Hyson served as a United States Marine 1968 through 1972. He served two years in the Vietnam War where he was a tank commander. His is a Purple Heart recipient.
Rodney Fountain served as a United States Marine 1968 through 1972. As a 1st Marine Rifleman. He was in Vietnam 1969 through 1970, where his job was to clear out enemy caves and villages. He was injured while in Vietnam, and received a Combat Action Ribbon.
Rodney Fountain served as a United States Marine 1968 through 1972. As a 1st Marine Rifleman. He was in Vietnam 1969 through 1970, where his job was to clear out enemy caves and villages. He was injured while in Vietnam, and received a Combat Action Ribbon.
A quilt was accepted by Mary Scott (left) on behalf of John R. Scott who was unable to attend. He made the Army his career, focusing on helicopter repair. He became a flight engineer and flight engine instructor, and was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1988 for Desert Storm. After retirement Scott returned to teaching Army helicopter instructors.
A quilt was accepted by Mary Scott (left) on behalf of John R. Scott who was unable to attend. He made the Army his career, focusing on helicopter repair. He became a flight engineer and flight engine instructor, and was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1988 for Desert Storm. After retirement Scott returned to teaching Army helicopter instructors.
Holbrook Mayor Kathleen Smith attended the Honor Quilts ceremony as a representative of the community and expressed her gratitude to the veterans honored. Those pictured include (left to right) Judee McCauley with the Dusty Desert Quilt Guild, veterans Rodney Fountain, Matthew Morgan, John Hyson, Mayor Smith, Mary Scott who is the mother of John R. Scott, and veteran Michael Henninger.
Holbrook Mayor Kathleen Smith attended the Honor Quilts ceremony as a representative of the community and expressed her gratitude to the veterans honored. Those pictured include (left to right) Judee McCauley with the Dusty Desert Quilt Guild, veterans Rodney Fountain, Matthew Morgan, John Hyson, Mayor Smith, Mary Scott who is the mother of John R. Scott, and veteran Michael Henninger.