Governor Perdue Hosts Memorial Day Ceremony, Orders Flags to Half-Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
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Joining the Governor at the ceremony were the families of
“These brave men and women who answer our nation’s call are heroes,” said Governor Perdue. “Words fail to comprehend a gratefulness that transcends expression.”
The Governor also issued an Executive Order lowering the flags on state buildings and ground to half staff from sunrise Saturday, May 23, to noon Monday, May 25. A copy of the Executive Order is included at the end of this release.
The Memorial Day Ceremony included music by the
Rank |
Name |
Theater |
Date of Death |
Home of Record |
Master Sergeant |
David N. Weaver* |
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18-May-08 |
Barnesville |
Sergeant |
Steve A. McCoy |
TX ( |
10-Jun-08 |
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Corporal |
Matthew B. Phillips |
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13-Jul-08 |
Jasper |
Corporal |
Jonathan R. Ayers |
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13-Jul-08 |
Snellville |
Master Sergeant |
Mitchell W. Young |
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13-Jul-08 |
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Private First Class |
Theron V. Hobbs |
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6-Nov-08 |
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First Lieutenant |
William K. Jernigan |
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24-Nov-08 |
Doraville |
Private |
Colman J. Meadows, III |
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16-Dec-08 |
Senoia |
Command Sergeant Major |
Benjamin Moore, Jr. |
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24-Apr-09 |
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Specialist |
Ryan C. King |
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1-May-09 |
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Flags on
Ordered Lowered to Half Staff
Whereas: In the words of Thucydides, “The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom, courage.” For over 230 years, this great country has depended on the courage of the men and women who unselfishly offered their lives to defend the freedoms we enjoy each and everyday; and
Whereas: On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, we join together to pay tribute to the servicemen and women who honorably and bravely fought to protect our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and
Whereas: On this patriotic occasion, in addition to honoring the heroes of our country’s past, it is also necessary and fitting to pay special tribute to our fellow Georgian’s who courageously served and laid down their lives in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom; and
Whereas: We are a nation of thankful citizens, forever indebted to our country’s military, and to each of those who have been called to wear the uniform of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard.
Now, therefore, in honor and as a mark of respect for the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Georgia, it is hereby
Ordered: That during the weekend immediately preceding Memorial Day, (May 23 and 24) the flag of the
It is further
Ordered: That on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009, in conjunction with the Proclamation of the President of the
This 21st day of May, 2009.
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