Mississippi Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement.
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson invites the public to the Mississippi State Fairgrounds on Sunday, December 5, for the Standing for American Freedom event to recognize of the 80th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which will be observed nationwide on December 7.
The event will kick-off with an exposition in the upper concourse of the Coliseum from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The expo will include 18 information booths with representatives from various military and veterans programs, services and resources, as well as recruitment opportunities for military branches, law enforcement departments and other first responder organizations. There is no admission fee to attend the expo.
Military equipment, including a helicopter and Humvees, will be on display in front of the Coliseum beginning at 2:00 p.m. Operators will be on hand to provide information about the equipment. This is a great opportunity for kids and adults to see the equipment up close.
The main event, the Standing for American Freedom concert, headlined by country music artist Travis Tritt with a special appearance by Lee Greenwood, will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Coliseum. During the concert, veterans and active military personnel and first responders will be honored with a special tribute.
All active-duty military personnel and military veterans will be eligible to receive one (1) complimentary admission ticket to the concert. The complimentary military tickets must be picked up in person at the Coliseum Box Office. A valid military ID will be required. In addition, all church groups, schools or established organizations purchasing 20 or more tickets, will receive $5.00 off each ticket. In order to receive the discounted group rate, admission must be purchased at the Coliseum Box Office. Tickets start at $25.00 and can be purchased online at www.Ticketmaster.com or at the Mississippi Coliseum Box Office. The Box Office will open at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Standing for American Freedom is being held in partnership with the Friends of Mississippi Veterans. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will benefit the construction and improvements of Mississippi Veterans Homes. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase Christmas ornaments and flags in various sizes at the event with all proceeds benefitting the Friends of Mississippi Veterans.
For more information on this event, visit www.mdac.ms.gov. To contact the Mississippi State Fairgrounds Coliseum Box Office, call 601-359-1133 or email mfc@mdac.ms.gov
24 comments:
What the heck does this have to do with agriculture? I was thinking he might have been giving away hams or turkeys or a side of beef to military members, but not so. It's a concert. Andy is narcissistically grandstanding to promote himself to higher office.
More Mississippi tax dollars down the toilet.
Great idea and great time to teach your kids how fantastic this country truly is!
Will they keep JPD away from the handicapped/loading zones?
As the son of a WWII vet, now sadly deceased, I appreciate this commemoration of the start of the war in which the Greatest Generation saved not only this country, but Europe and much of the Pacific Basin as well.
It'a about damn time we remember when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor. Thank God for Cowboy Andy and Senator Blutarsky for this day!
If I wear a 10-gallon hat do I get in for free?
I guess it is okay for fiscal Republican conservatives like Fitch and Gibson to waste taxpayers' money to promote themselves. Politicians have no shame.
How dare they celebrate our freedom and heroes! I am triggered and my ❄️ is damaged
@ 11.26 and 11:33, I hope you are able to look a WWII veteran in the eyes and say that. As a son of a WWII veteran of the Navy who fought in the South Pacific I am taking your comments as an insult as bad a kneeling during the National Anthem. The Ag Commissioner is taking upon his own to commemorate an event that shaped our Great Nation. At the time of the Pearl Harbor attack the US had the 9th largest Navy in the world. The attack propelled the Nation into being the greatest in the Works in many different ways. In just a few years the US was defeating the Axis powers on two fronts. The Battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest Naval Battle in History and it was all because our great men and women pulled together. I for one am glad the commissioner is doing this.
You do realize the fairgrounds is under his department. He has the right to do this. When was the last time someone else did?
Thank you Commissioner. Ignore the cynicism.
Why are taxpayers paying for another expensive political rally like this? Why isn't Shad doing something about it?
What's the connection between 'law enforcement and first responder organizations' and Pearly Harbor 80 years ago?
Will Tater be handing out vaccination propaganda? Will Lynn's girls be there promoting adoption?
This Gibson guy is nothing more than a topwater politician. Has he ever taken a serious stand on a matter of true significance related to his agency? What a farking grand-stander. Let us not forget the screwing we got from Feel Bryant when he gave this guy the job.
How many people showed, anybody know?
I expect Andy to mandate the 2000 ag & commerce workers to attend.
Hey, 5:04. I'm 11:26. My grandfather and great grandfather served in WWI, the same grandfather and my father served in WWII. I come from a family with strong and proud military ties and I am positive that all my military ancestors would be appalled at the waste of taxpayer money and blatant pandering for attention that we see Andy doing every time he has a chance.
Now, go gaslight someone else. Loser.
you must not be vaccinated to gain admission to this god bless America event
I'm proud Commissioner Gipson & others have taken on this activity to recognize & support our Veterans & current Military personnel.. This Country is and should be Proud of our Soldiers from all Branches of the Military. Seeing some of the above comments is what is-has happened to our Country the last few Years, divide, cause conflict, gripe & complain. It's time we move forward together, support each other bring America as a United front to Lead the World again --
Please explain your source that if/ how much taxpayer money was spent… I’ll wait
Leave him alone. 1:32 is on a roll.
My family & I attended this event last night. It was a beautiful tribute to our veterans! The only WW2 vet in attendance was celebrating his 100th birthday. He walked the stairs, and led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. My family had the opportunity to meet this American hero, and it was an honor to shake his hand. Lee Greenwood & Travis Tritt didn't disappoint! It was a fun event, and we'd attend again if given the chance.
My Dad spoke Of seeing the Arizona as his troop ship steamed out of Pearl Harbor to his assignment onboard as a replacement on a “Tin Can” Destroyer. 2,335 men died on 12/7/41 in a sneak attack that was later listed as a War Crime in the Tokyo Trials because the formal declaration of war against the US was not made until 12/8/41. May we all thank them and all others for their sacrifice. Many young men never got to come home to see their families again. It makes you think. I’ve heard it’s a very moving experience to visit the Arizona Memorial. Thank you Commissioner for your event.
I am a strong supporter of this country and our veterans. But make no mistake this was just Cowboy Andy grandstanding again under the guise of an event for our veterans. This event as well as the rodeo, the failed attempt at an outdoor show, the ice rink, and every other event down there has lost money. For whatever reason that Bozo thinks he’s better at promoting and producing these events than the people that have traditionally put them on. Unfortunately he made the mistake of thinking it would be an easy opportunity to take someone else’s event and tell everyone he’s “Andy Gipson”!😂😂😂 What a joke!
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