The City of Starkville got a head start on celebrating Veterans’ Day

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)-

The City of Starkville got a head start on celebrating Veterans’ Day.

KMG Creations and the city held a “Salute to Our Veterans” Friday evening at The Starkville Sportsplex.

The evening featured a Presentation of the Colors by MSU’s Air Force ROTC, patriotic music, including a number by recording artist John Carter Ballard, and the recognition of the veterans in attendance.

Organizer Kayla Gilmore says it’s important to recognize veterans for all they have done in service to the country.

“It means a lot to me, because my brother is a veteran as well, and then also it’s our freedom. It’s our freedom to do a lot, do what we can in America, freedom to vote, and to this life that we have, so we need to pay honor and thanks to our veterans.”

Gilmore was also recognized by the City of Starkville for her service to the community..