100-Year-Old World War II Veteran Honored with Quilt of Valor in Coral Springs

Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp 7Shares 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