Eight-month-old Colin Gibson waves his American Flag from the arms of his mother Katie Gibson. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Desert Storm veteran Arthur Gibson listens as Trinity Miller of Cathedral School sings the National Anthem. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Cathedral Elementary third graders sing a medley of patriotic songs during the program. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Local leaders and veterans pose for a photo after the ceremony Monday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Director of Public Affairs for the Mississippi Military Department Lt.Col. Christian Patterson was the guest speaker. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Mayor Darryl Grennell offers a few comments. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

The Natchez High School AFJROTC Color guard. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)