PRESS RELEASE

(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston will host a memorial tribute to The Honorable Charlie Daniels at the Arkansas State Capitol on Friday, July 14th at 10:00 a.m. in the Capitol's second floor rotunda. 

Having been elected as Secretary of State, Commissioner of State Lands, and Auditor of State, Daniels was one of the longest-serving state government officials in Arkansas history. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Secretary Thurston said, "It is my honor to pay tribute to Charlie and to open the Capitol as a place for his friends and family to mourn his passing and celebrate his life. He served Arkansas with distinction and will be long remembered."

Friends, former staff, colleagues and the public are welcome to attend the ceremony.