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The Atlanta Falcons would like to recognize the following acts and programs to the Georgia Dome for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Pregame
Atlanta Falcons Junior Cheerleaders
Since its inception, the Atlanta Falcons Junior Cheerleaders program has given young ladies the chance to get a taste of large-scale performing. Whether dancing during halftime at the Georgia Dome or at various other engagements in Atlanta and the surrounding community, being a Junior Cheerleader for the Falcons presents an opportunity to represent the Falcons at an early age.
National Anthem
Jason Coley
Jason Coley was born April 17, 1987 and raised in Cedar Grove just outside Atlanta. Jason’s passion for singing came at an early age, as he performed his first solo during the fifth grade. Following graduation from high school in 2005, Jason enrolled at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia. During the summer he returned to Atlanta to perform at Six Flags Over Georgia’s Crystal Pistol Theatre. He performed in over 225 shows in the “Honky Tonk Saturday Night Show”, where he received rave reviews. Jason has performed at various colleges, including: University of Georgia, Valdosta State University, Georgia Tech, University of West Georgia and Kennesaw State University. Jason also shares his talents for a variety of worthy causes. He has performed benefit events for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, The Children's Miracle Network with Corey Smith, the Angelman Syndrome Foundation and the Georgia Rehabilitation of Wildlife (GROW) Celebrity Benefit Gala. For more information on Jason Coley, please visit: www.jasoncoleymusic.com or www.myspace.com/jasoncoleymusic
Color Guard
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Color Guard Unit, since being established in 1979, has been recognized by its peers as national champions regarding performing and participating in several Honor Guard/Color Guard competitions. This nationally recognized group of diverse, dedicated and committed men and women has performed professionally on many occasions for departmental and other various entities. Some of the activities include parades, conventions and conferences, formal weddings and tributes, traditional firefighter funerals, AAU Track and Field Championship and the 1996 Olympic Games. The Color Guard Unit has also presented our nation’s colors in the pre-game activities for the Georgia Force, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers.
Halftime
Ring of Honor
The Falcons are proud to provide its fans with the opportunity to honor past gridiron heroes and, by doing so, become part of the legacy of the Atlanta Falcons.The Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor pays tribute to retired players who made significant contributions to the Falcons during their playing careers. The team is launching the third round of inductions this year into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor. The inaugural class of 2004 included RB William Andrews, QB Steve Bartkowski, LB Tommy Nobis, and LB Jessie Tuggle. C Jeff Van Note was inducted in 2006. The Atlanta Falcons will induct the newest members into the Ring of Honor during a special halftime ceremony.
