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MEDIA ADVISORY May 25, 2011

Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal, along with Georgia National Guard Brig. Gen. Phil Browning and others, will honor fallen services members and their families at the annual State Memorial Day Ceremony. Gov. Deal will pay special tribute to the 22 Georgia soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past year.

WHEN: Thursday, May 26, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: North Wing, State Capitol

Schedule of Events: Master of Ceremonies

Col. William Cain Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee

Pledge of Allegiance

Brig. Gen. Phil Browning Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee

"The Star Spangled Banner"

The 3rd Infantry Division Brass Quintet Fort Stewart

Invocation

Chaplain Blair Davis Georgia National Guard

Greetings

Gov. Deal

Key Note Address

Lt. Col. Kevin Jarrard Riverside Military Academy

Tribute to Fallen Heroes

Chaplain Blair Davis

"Taps"
Benediction Conclusion
CONTACT: Brian Robinson, brobinson@georgia.gov Stephanie Mayfield smayfield@georgia.gov (404) 561-5376

SPC Matt Hansen The 3rd Infantry Division Brass Quintet
Chaplain Blair Davis
Col. William Cain