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The Atlanta Falcons would like to recognize the following acts and programs to the Georgia Dome for Sunday's home opener against the Detroit Lions presented by Ford.
National Anthem
Asia’h Epperson
Asia’h entertained us on American Idol during this past season as a finalist. You may remember her from her inspirational audition here in Atlanta where she showed great bravery and strength performing only days after her father’s passing in an automobile accident. Asia’h, age 20, was born in Joplin, Mo., but now resides in Marietta. She attended Harrison High School in Cobb County & graduated from Marietta High School. Asia’h loves singing, acting, dancing, fashion and sports. She has performed the National Anthem for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, and helped the Children’s Hospital in New York with raising funds amongst many other public services. In addition to California, New York and Missouri, she has performed in New Jersey, Oklahoma and Georgia. Since American Idol, she has been performing gigs and making contacts for her future development in the entertainment industry. For more information on Asia’h visit http://www.myspace.com/asiahe.
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
University of Georgia Redcoat Band
Originally started in 1905 as a section of the UGA Military Department, the University of Georgia Redcoat Band has grown in the last 100 years from 20 military cadets to more than 350 men and women covering almost every major at the University. The band’s first non-military performance was not at a football game, as many would think, but the 1906 Georgia-Clemson baseball game! The Redcoats are directed by Dr. Mike Robinson, the new Director of Athletic Bands and Assistant Director of Bands at The University of Georgia. He directs the Redcoat Marching Band and oversees all aspects of the Athletic Band Program in addition to conducting the Symphonic Band and teaching courses in music education. Don’t miss a special performance by the University of Georgia Redcoat Band.
