World War II veterans receive handmade surprise

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CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Some World War II veterans got a heartwarming surprise Tuesday.

The local non-profit group “Cape Coral for the Children” donated hand-knit American flag blankets to nearly a dozen vets at the Southwest Florida Military Museum.

The group had already donated blankets to two veterans and they were so great, the museum asked if they could make them for the remaining World War II vets who didn’t get one.

“Such a pleasant surprise, you know I’ve been around a few years and it’s just very, very nice I’m very appreciative,” said veteran Leo Selvey

“Because of them, we have what we have here, we’re free, we don’t have to worry and they need to be honored,” said Donna Davis.

The blankets were such a hit that the group will be knitting more, this time for Korean War veterans.

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