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