North Dakota family receives Purple Heart, Quilt of Valor

  • U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, Donald DuFrame and granddaughter, Breeanna DuFrame.
    U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, Donald DuFrame and granddaughter, Breeanna DuFrame.
  • The replacement Purple Heart presented to DuFrame’s son.
    The replacement Purple Heart presented to DuFrame’s son.
  • DuFrame was also presented with this Quilt of Valor. A handmade quilt awarded to a service member or veteran who has been “touched by war.”
    DuFrame was also presented with this Quilt of Valor. A handmade quilt awarded to a service member or veteran who has been “touched by war.”
    The Missouri River Quilts of Valor (MRQV) hosted a ceremony on Nov. 3 to recognize a North Dakota family for its military service.U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer presented a replacement Purple Heart medal to honor the sacrifice of the family’s father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, Private Franklin Joseph DuFrame, who gave his life in service to the nation in World War II. This replaces ...

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