TEMPLE (KCEN)- Miss Texas made a special Valentine's Day stop in Central Texas.
Kendall Morris stopped by the Temple V.A. Tuesday to honor veterans hospitalized there.
February 14th is recognized as National Salute to Veterans Day, a day to say thank you to our nation's heroes.
Community leaders, soldiers from Fort Hood and area students were also there.
"I just have been so excited to share the love that I have for this country and the love I have for the veterans... because they deserve every ounce of my respect and love on this Valentine's Day," Morris said.
All of the groups handed out thousands of Valentines made by school children and organizations, along with refreshments.
