The Patriotic Program at the Fabulous Fourth celebration at the Georgia International Horse Park this Sunday will recognize the sacrifice and contributions of Gold Star mothers and wives who have lost their husbands or children in battle.

Below is the schedule of events:

FABULOUS FOURTH FESTIVAL
The Georgia International Horsepark
JULY 4, 2010 7 P.M.

PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
Honda of Conyers Stage

HONORING THE GOLD STAR MOTHERS & WIVES

CALL TO ORDER THOMAS O. HICKEY, MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Army Captain/1968-74 and Member DAV Chapter 55

PRESENTATIONS OF COLORS

NATIONAL ANTHEM 105TH GA STATE DEFENSE FORCE BAND
Directed by 2LT Eddie Anthony

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REBECCA HILL, Fabulous 4th Festival Coordinator

INVOCATION COMMANDER BOBBY HUGGINS, DAV CHAPTER 55
GA DAV Junior Vice-Commander

WELCOME VINCE EVANS, Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Conyers

INTRODUCTIONS OF GUESTS LARRY PERRY, Conyers of Honda (Sponsor of Stage)

MEDLEY OF SERVICE SONGS 105TH GA SDF Band
(Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marine, Army)

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER COMMANDER CHUCK KOONS, VFW POST 5290 (Conyers)
Vietnam Veteran

KEYNOTE SPEAKER MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM "TERRY" NESBITT
TAG (The Adjutant General)/Commanding General
Georgia National Guard & Vietnam Veteran

PRESENTATION VINCE EVANS

THIS IS MY COUNTRY 105TH GA SDF Band

RECOGNITION GOLD STAR MOTHERS (Lost a son/daughter in War)
GOLD STAR WIVES (Lost a husband in War)

CLOSING REMARKS TOMMY CLACK, COORDINATOR "PATRIOTIC PROGRAM"

TAPS SFC LARRY CAREY, GA SDF BAND 1ST SGT
Vietnam Veteran 1968-70 Medic with 46th Special Force Company

BENEDICTION RICH SALE, PRESIDENT GA VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION