WHAT IS THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA?

The purpose--the sole purpose--of our Association is to honor our Veterans, both past and present and to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  We do this through a ceremony held every Memorial Day.

​The Officers and Board of the NMDA, along with our Patron Members and Member Organizations, encourage you to honor our Veterans in a meaningful way this Memorial Day.   And by joining and supporting the NMDA, you will help assure that this particular ceremony will continue for the years ahead and for generations to come.

Event speakers

Keynote Speaker-Colonel Carl "Skip" Bell, USA (Ret.)
Col. Bell is a decorated war veteran who served multiple tours in Vietnam all the way through Operation Desert Shield.  His military awards include:  Legion of Merit, Bronze Star w/4 Oak Leaf Clusters (OLC) (two awards for Valor), Purple Heart, Air Medal w/Numeral 15 (one award for Valor), Meritorious Service Medal w/2OLC, Army Commendation Medal w/1 OLC, Vietnam Service Medal w/Silver Campaign Star, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Bronze Star (individual award), Vietnam Honor Medal 1st Class (2 awards), Army Aviator Badge, and Ranger Tab.

Colonel Bell was recently inducted into the Georgia Veterans' Hall of Fame​

Reflections Speaker-JoAnn K. Birrell, Cobb County Commissioner, District 3
Commissioner Birrell is now serving her fourth term in the Cobb County Commission.  She continues to prioritize support for veterans, contributing to the realization of the Cobb Veterans Memorial.  Birrell, a 29-year resident of the county, has previously served in numerous community organizations including as past chair of Keep Cobb Beautiful and the Neighborhood Safety Commission.  Birrell received the Barbara Hickey Award from Cobb County Republican Women’s Club in 2020, the Outstanding Citizenship Award and the Lydia Darragh Medals from the Captain John Collins Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) in 2019.
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​Honoree Organization-The Cobb Sheriff's Foundation, Inc.
The Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation, Inc. (CSF) was formed in mid-2021 by volunteers and community leaders.  It's mission To serve as an advocate for the Cobb County Sheriff's Office and its community engagement efforts by supporting education, health, social service, safety, and other charitable causes.​