2018 Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony
The City of Smyrna will be holding the Memorial Day ceremony at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial on May 28, 2018, at 9:30 a.m.
The 2018 Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony is organized by the Smyrna Veterans Committee and it is those members of the community who officiate. Join us on this day to honor and appreciate our commitment to peace through strength and sacrifice.
Seating will start at 8:30 a.m. and pre-ceremony/ceremony activities will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Smyrna Community Center (200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, 30080).
Pre-Ceremony Music…………………………………….. Mr. Proctor, 116th Army Band, GA ANG
Welcome Introduction………………………………………………………………………..Chuck Dunlop
Presentation of Colors (Please Stand)…………………………….94th Airlift Wing Honor Guard
National Anthem……………………………………………………………………………116th Army Band
Invocation……………………………………………..Rev. Dr. Jeff Pennington, First Baptist Smyrna
Remarks by Emcee……………………………………………………………………….Narayan Sengupta
Remarks by City Representative…………………………………………………………Chief David Lee
Remarks by First Speaker………………………Gunnery Sergeant Victoria Turney, USMC (Ret)
Musical Performance……………………………………………………………………..116th Army Band
Remarks by Keynote Speaker……………………………………………..LTG Steve Arnold, USA Ret
Musical Selection…………………………………………………………………………..116th Army Band
Wreath Laying Ceremony……………………………………………Narrated by Scott Brandenburg
Honors ………………………………………………………………………94th Airlift Wing Honor Guard
Taps (Please Stand)………………………………………………………………………..116th Army Band
Armed Forces Medley…………………………………………………………………….116th Army Band
Benediction/Adjourn…………………………………………………………………………….Henry Ahola
“Stars and Stripes Forever”……………………………………………………………..116th Army Band
12 Noon Raise Flags to Full Staff………………………………………………………….Chuck Dunlop
The ceremony is sponsored by the City of Smyrna and coordinated by the Smyrna Veterans Committee, an organization composed of the City of Smyrna, The Veterans Memorial Association of Smyrna, and American Legion Post 160. The ceremony is a public event and all are invited to attend and participate in this memorial service to honor those who have sacrificed in defense of our nation.
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