St. Stephen parishioner, Louis Barretta, is presented Aug. 22, with a Quilt of Valor for his service in World War II. From left: Melissa Mathews of the Central Florida Quilts of Valor-who created Barretta’s quilt, son-in-law George Chandler, Barbara Barretta Duquette, Jason (grandson), Karen Chandler, son-in-law Jim Duquette, Louis Barretta, and Father John Bluett. Parishioners and friends joined in the celebration of the 98-year-old veteran who said, “I still don’t get why they want to recognize me.” (GLENDA MEEKINS)