Memorial Day Tribute

The City of Alpharetta and Rotary Club of Alpharetta will host the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m. at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza. The event is free for the public to attend.

Mayor David Belle Isle said, “If you are looking to embrace your community, celebrate our Country, and honor those who, in establishing and protecting our freedoms and liberties, paid the highest price, then I can think of no better place to be than the Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute. Come be a part of the fabric of Alpharetta.”

The Memorial Day Tribute will kick off at 9:30 a.m. with a performance by Alpharetta City Band followed by a program including keynote speaker, Captain Alec Fraser, who is a veteran, Rotarian and past-president of the Atlanta Rotary Club and noted speaker.

John Hipes, Chairman of the Memorial Day Tribute said, “Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to the brave men and women of our military who gave their lives for our freedom and this great country we love. The Rotary Club of Alpharetta is pleased to partner with the City of Alpharetta to bring our community together to hear inspiring words and music, to celebrate our country, and to reflect upon the sacrifices made for our freedom.”

The Program included: Performances by Alpharetta City Band, Invocation, Posting of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, Keynote speaker Captain Alec Fraser, Laying of the wreath, 21-gun salute, and “Taps” performed by Daniel Gelber.