EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

FLAGS ON STATE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

ORDERED LOWERED TO HALF STAFF

“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what
is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding,
go out to meet it. ” —— Thucydides

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDEIUED:

Each year, proud Americans join together On Memorial Day
to celebrate and honor the memories of the brave men and
women who have given their lives in support Of freedom; and

It is the duty of all Americans to pay homage to those who
have bravely and selflessly chosen to wear the uniforms of
the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and
Coast Guard; and

Since our last Memorial Day celebration, we lost 23 young
Georgians who made the ultimate sacrifice while Serving the
United States of America. We offer our thanks for those who
gave all, our condolences for those who lost loved ones and
our prayers Of support for those who continue to serve.

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

That during the weekend immediately preceding Memorial
Day (May 26 and 27), the flag of the United States and the
flag of the Great State of Georgia shall be flown at half—staff
on all State buildings and grounds.