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Alpharetta Hosts Inaugural Memorial Day Tribute to Honor Fallen Heroes
ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA – April 16, 2015 – The city of Alpharetta and Rotary Club of Alpharetta
will host the Inaugural Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m. at Alpharetta City Hall, 2
Park Plaza. The event is free for the public to attend.
“We're looking forward to paying tribute, as a city, to those who have died while in the service of this
Country as a member of our armed forces,” said Mayor David Belle Isle. “It's one of the reasons we
developed the new Brooke Street Park behind City Hall. Come join us as we honor those who
first honored us through their service and sacrifice.”
Alpharetta City Hall with planned rendering of the Veterans Memorial sculpture
The Memorial Day Tribute will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with a performance by the Alpharetta City Band
followed by a program including keynote speaker, Lt. Nick Snider who is known for being a voice of
patriotism in America and served in the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer followed by a 33 year
career with United Parcel Service (UPS). For many years he has dedicated his life to creating the National
Museum of Patriotism in Atlanta which opened on July 4, 2004. More information on the keynote speaker
can be found at www.nicksnider.net.
“Memorial Day is an important day in the life of our nation and our hometown,” said John Hipes,
Chairman of Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute. “It is a day to show our respect, individually and
collectively, to those who have earned it. The City of Alpharetta and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta are
pleased to welcome all of Alpharetta and surrounding areas to gather downtown at City Hall and pay
tribute to the men and women of our military who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.”
The full program includes:
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Performances by Alpharetta City Band
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Invocation
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Posting of Colors
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Pledge of Allegiance
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National Anthem by Alpharetta High School seniors Avika Parlecha and Jeffrey Lin
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Keynote speaker, Lt. Nick Snider
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Laying of the wreath
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21-gun salute
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“Taps” performed by Alpharetta High School junior, Daniel Gelber
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