Lincoln community celebrates Veteran’s Day with walk, donations, speeches

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln community came together during multiple events to celebrate Veteran’s Day.

This morning, friends and family of veterans participated in a memorial walk. They carried different flags as they walked from Memorial Stadium to Veteran’s Memorial Garden.

Once there, a ceremony took place. Speeches of respect from veterans and local leaders were featured.

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird spoke about the service and sacrifice of veterans.

Along with the walk and ceremony, Nebraska Athletics paid tribute to veterans by releasing a collaboration called Operation Hat Trick.

The new merchandise will help fund rehabilitation for veterans and service members.