Holly, born in Richmond, Kentucky, adopted Mississippi as her home in 1961 when her father became employed at Ingalls Shipyard, helping build US Navy destroyers and Landing Helicopter Assault Ships. Holly, married to a now-retired federal investigator, is a mother to three children and grandmother to six. Holly is the daughter-in-law of an US Army Air Corp/US Air Force WWII and Korean Conflict veteran, a Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient. Holly’s mother-in-law, Florence, was a US Navy (WAVE) WWII veteran, as well. Florence spent her last days in the Collins Veterans Home. While visiting Florence, Holly became attached to the other residents of the Home. Here, Holly met Brother Jake and Sister Shirley and learned of the Veterans Outreach. And the rest, as they say, is history. Holly volunteers her time to better serve the Veterans and help raise awareness to the Veterans’ needs. She is a passionate Veterans advocate and currently serves as President & Chairman of the Board for Veterans Outreach.

I’m a graduate of Mississippi State University. Church organist, Sunday School teacher and Deacon. Member of the Gideons International. Retired from USDA, Rural Development after over 30 years. My Wife Zetta and I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren We own and operate a cattle and vegetable farm near Seminary, MS.

Kim was born and raised in Biloxi but has resided in the St. Martin community for many years. Kim’s father was a WW ll 100% service connected veteran. Kim graduated from Biloxi High School and later graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College-Jefferson Davis Campus. Kim and her late husband, David, raised two children. Chris and Sara. Kim has two grandchildren, Conlan and Caiya Ashton.

Dr. Monica Webber is an active board member and volunteer for the Veterans OutReach. In the past she has administered Restorative Therapy to veteran residents at the Attala County Veterans Home. This included helping the veterans learn to walk and eat on their own again. This day in time, Dr. Webber still meets the needs of many veterans. She owns and operates a Faith Based Counseling Practice (Anew Counseling & Wellness) where veterans and the public can seek counseling for PTSD and emotional support. Dr. Webber has family who has served in the Navy and Army. Her uncle Neal Wammack was a Vietnam Purple Heart Recipient. She takes pride in honoring and serving with Veterans OutReach. She is married and has two children who also serve as Veterans OutReach Youth Volunteers. Her children enjoy placing flags at Veteran Soldier’s gravesites and assist with events hosted by Veterans OutReach. She is dedicated to serving and honoring our United States Service Men & Women.

I was raised in Wayne County, MS and I reside in Collins, MS. I graduated from Jones County Junior College with a Liberal Arts degree then went on to the University of Southern Mississippi to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I retired from teaching Elementary Education after 25 years and then went on to retire from working in medical records of two hospitals after 16 years. I have two brothers who served in the military, Navy and Army. My daughter, Vicki, works with claims in nursing homes across the country. Her husband, Zach, serves as a CPO in the US Navy (Seabee), and currently is deployed to Morocco. I have two grandsons (Colby and Triston), one granddaughter (Morgan) and one great granddaughter (Ella). When I am not with my daughter, I like to read, work puzzles and get bossed around by my dog Lady Bug.

Vince Thornton is the son of a WWII veteran who served in the U.S. 8th Air Force in the European theater.  Vince was raised in Simpson County and now lives outside Collins, Mississippi, is married to Karen Ruegger, has four (4) adult children and three (3)  grand-children.  He works as an accountant for a construction company and serves as an elder at McDonald Presbyterian Church.  He attended Mississippi State University, Delta State University and the University of Southern Mississippi.