Presented by The Veterans Affairs of Dawson County
PROGRAM (Video Below)
Dawson County High School Band Patriotic Medley
National Anthem by Rafael Picklesimer
Welcome: Superintendent Keith Porter, Dawson County Board of Education
Master of Ceremonies: Captain Larry Freeland
Acknowledgement of Grand Marshals: Wounded Warriors
Invocation: Chaplain Vic Wallace
Presentation of the Colors: North Georgia Color Guard, Captain Larry Freeland
Pledge of Allegiance: Captain Larry Freeland
Posting of Colors: North Georgia Color Guard
Presentation of Wreaths: Viet Nam Veterans of America Chapter 970 & American Legion Post 247
Honoring of Purple Heart Recipients
Special remembrance of 1st Lt. Noah Harris, Cpl Zachary Ryan Endsley, Cpl Matthew Phillips & Gold Star Lady
Moment of Silence for P.O.W. & M.I.A.
Dawson High School Band - Amazing Grace
Presentation of Unwavering Line - Captain Larry Freeland
Dawson County High School Band - Military Branches Themes
Keynote Address: Colonel James "Lindy" Linder
Presentation of 2011 Veteran of the Year Award - Presented by Veterans Affairs of Dawson County
Tribute to Active Military: Don Brown, V.A. C.C. Board of Directors & M.O.A.A.
An American Soldier by Rafael Picklesimer
The American Spirit Award presented by Captain Larry Freeland
Veterans Support Award presented by Pam Hamalainen
21 Gun Salute: Veterans Alliance
Taps: Veterans Alliance
Retiring of Colors: North Georgia Color Guard
America the Beautiful by Rafael Picklesimer
Closing Remarks: Captain Larry Freeland
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