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