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2021 600 Miles of Remembrance

By Staff Report | Monday, May 31, 2021
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Memorial Day weekend signifies a very special time in the NASCAR community, as it marks the culmination of the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola campaign that started May 1 during the Kansas Speedway weekend. In honor of Memorial Day, NASCAR Cup Series drivers and accompanying on-track vehicles in the Coca-Cola 600 (6 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN, SiriusXM) will carry the name of a fallen military member on the windshield. Read more about the heroes who gave their lives defending the United States of America.
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No. 00 car: LCpl Nathan Ross Elrod

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: 4-21-1986

Date of death: 10-21-2006

Elrod joined the Marines during his senior year in high school. While providing security for a route-clearing operation on the streets of Ramadi, he gave his life for his country when his vehicle was attacked by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). He was awarded the Navy and Marine Achievement Medal With Combat Distinguishing Device posthumously.
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No. 1 car: Cpl Jason Dunham

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: 10-10-1981

Date of death: 8-22-2004

Dunham joined the United States Marine Corps in 2000. On April 14, 2004, a convoy came under attack near Husaybah, Iraq, and Dunham, who was a squad leader for the 4th Platoon, was dispatched on patrol to investigate. When the squad approached a white Toyota Land Cruiser and discovered AK-47s, the driver exited and attacked the Marines in an attempt to flee. Dunham responded by closing in for hand-to-hand combat to subdue him. During the fighting, the individual dropped an armed Mills 36M hand grenade. Dunham, to save the rest of his men, deliberately threw himself on the grenade. He was severely wounded by the grenade blast, and shortly before his passing, he was presented with the Purple Heart.
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No. 2 car: SSG William Bradley Mills

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 5-28-1987

Date of death: 12-28-2020

Miles joined the Army at age 17. He served two tours of active duty as military police both in the Iraq War and Kosovo. He continued his active-duty military service in the Army National Guard as a Readiness NCO until his passing.
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No. 3 car: Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) David A. Fegyo

Military branch: United States Navy

Date of birth: 5-5-1984

Date of death: 10-5-2014

Fegyo enlisted in the U.S. Navy and reported to Naval Recruit Training Command in 2002. He was assigned to the first permanent duty station, SEAL Team TEN, in Norfolk, Virginia for six-and-a-half years. In October 2010, he began a rigorous selection and training course with Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG). During his NSW career, he completed numerous deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world in support of the Global War on Terrorism. He was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous awards, including two Bronze Star Medals with Valor, the Defense Meritorious Service Meal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons, two Presidential Unit Citations, a Joint Meritorious Unit Award, four Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, two Afghanistan Campaign Medals, two Iraq Campaign Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and many other personal and unit decorations. He is survived by his loving wife and daughter.
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No. 4 car: SSG LeRoy E. Alexander

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 3-25-1978

Date of death: 6-3-2005

Alexander was killed in action while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom on June 3, 2005, when an enemy Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near his Ground Mobility Vehicle during operations in the vicinity of Orgun-e, Afghanistan. He joined the Army in August 1997. His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge and the Special Forces Tab. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. Alexander is survived by his wife, Marissa. 
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No. 5 car: LCpl Edward Joe Dycus

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: 12-12-1989

Date of death: 2-1-2012

From his childhood and up until he went to bootcamp, Dycus always talked about joining the Marines. He went to bootcamp in Parris Island, South Carolina, in 2010 and graduated shortly after in 2011. He was deployed to Afghanistan a few months later, on his birthday. He was there six weeks when he was killed in action on Feb. 1, 2012.
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No. 6 car: Cpl Brian P. Prening

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: 7-22-1980

Date of death: 11-12-2004

Prening joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1999 and then joined the Reserve Corps. He was called up to serve in Iraq in June 2004. He was killed while conducting combat operations, serving with the U.S. Marines Fox Co., 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, at Yusufiyah, Iraq. At the time of his death, his wife, Amy, was pregnant with their first child, Brian Jr., who was born on May 3, 2005, He was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for valor. 
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No. 7 car: Col James R. Nichols

Military branch: United States Air Force

Date of birth: 2-1-1943

Date of death: 12-11-1982

Nichols was a F-100, F-4 and F-16 fighter pilot who served two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, 11 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 32 Air Medals.
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No. 8 car: SSG Brian F. Piercy

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 3-11-1983

Date of death: 7-19-2010

Piercy was known as a calm, composed and observant leader with a huge heart and an unyielding commitment to his soldiers. The men who served under him in Weapons Squad say Brian instilled in them a sense of family that was the envy of others in their platoon. On his second and final deployment, he was in the Arghandab River Valley of Afghanistan. He was killed on July 19, 2010 while leading his squad on a dismounted patrol.
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No. 9 car: 1stLt Frederick E. Pokorney

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: 8-20-1971

Date of death: 3-23-2003

Pokorney was awarded a Silver Star commendation posthumously for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Artillery Forward Observer, Company C, First Battalion, Second Marines, Task Force TARAWA, I Marine Expeditionary Force, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on March 23, 2003. During the battle of An Nasiriyah, Iraq, First Lieutenant Pokorney expertly directed artillery fire to destroy heavily fortified enemy positions that engaged the company with accurate direct and indirect fire. After updating the Fire Support Team Leader on the status of fire missions and additional enemy targets, First Lieutenant Pokorney was mortally wounded.
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No. 10 car: Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor

Military branch: United States Navy

Date of birth: 4-5-1981

Date of death: 9-29-2006

Monsoor was a member of SEAL Team 3. He was killed when a grenade was thrown onto the rooftop in Ramadi, Iraq, where he and other soldiers were positioned. Monsoor selflessly jumped on top of the grenade, absorbing the blast and saving his fellow soldiers. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President George W. Bush in 2008.
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No. 11 car: SSgt Thomas Joseph Dodds Dudley

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: 8-28-1981

Date of death: 7-7-2011

Dudley was a Crew Chief on the CH-46 Sea Knight before transitioning over to the V-22 Osprey. His deployment in 2011 was his sixth overseas deployment. In the 11 years SSgt Dudley served in the United States Marine Corps, he was awarded the Air Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Outstanding Service Medal, Campaign Medals for Iraq and Afghanistan, Humanitarian Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and the Purple Heart. 
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No. 12 car: 1LT Ashley Henderson-Huff

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 12-19-1982

Date of death: 9-19-2006

Huff was killed in action in Iraq while proudly serving her country in the United States Army. Commissioned at the University of Georgia through the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps, she joined the U.S. Army in May 2004 and was deployed to Iraq in December 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She performed the duties of a platoon leader. The United States military has awarded First Lt. Huff the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. She was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge.
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No. 14 car: Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Marc A. Lee

Military branch: United States Navy

Date of birth: 3-20-1978

Date of death: 8-2-2006

Lee was a member of SEAL Team 3 and was killed while providing cover fire for other members of his team as they prepared a fellow SEAL Team 3 member, Ryan C. Job, for medical evacuation. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart.
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No. 15 car: Special Warfare Operator First Class (SEAL) Joshua Harris

Military branch: United States Navy

Date of birth: 4-19-1972

Date of death: 8-30-2008

Harris was a highly decorated combat veteran. He drowned after being swept away by turbulent waters while conducting a river crossing during combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
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No. 17 car: SGT Tristan Southworth

Military branch: Vermont Army National Guard

Date of birth: 10-19-88

Date of death: 8-22-10

Southworth joined the Vermont Army National Guard during his junior year of high school. In 2009, he was deployed to Afghanistan where he served the 172nd Infantry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
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No. 18 car: SPC Derek Holland

Military branch: Army National Guard

Date of birth: 4-28-1988

Date of death: 6-3-2008

Holland, 20, was a 2006 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and enlisted in the National Guard during his senior year. He was attached to the 228th Brigade Support Battalion in Bethlehem. He was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. The bomb, which struck Holland’s Humvee near the town of Zormat, also killed an Air Force major serving with the Provincial Reconstruction Team and wounded the vehicle's gunner.
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No. 19 car: CPT Larry Richard Dewey

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 2-18-1946

Date of death: 5-24-1971

Dewey was posthumously presented with the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He earned the Silver Star in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as a pilot with the 92d Assault Helicopter Squadron, 10th Combat Aviation Battalion, 17th Combat Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, on May 24, 1971. Captain Dewey was notified of the urgent need for a re-supply mission and immediately volunteered to fly into the besieged base camp on two occasions that day. While on short final, Captain Dewey's aircraft suddenly exploded.
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No. 20 car: SFC Tomas L. Avey

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 2-9-1981

Date of death: 3-29-2015

In 2000, Avey enlisted in the 45th Infantry Brigade (Thunderbirds), Oklahoma Army National Guard. He served three deployments to Afghanistan and was decorated with the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device for Valor and an Oak Leaf Cluster (second award) to his Bronze Star. Avey died on March 29, 2015 in Columbus, Georgia, while on temporary duty at nearby Ft. Benning. His passing was due to heart failure brought on by prolonged complications from wounds suffered during his multiple deployments to Afghanistan. He is survived by wife Dana and daughter Isabel Rain.
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No. 21 car: Sgt Jeremy E. Murray

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: 2-5-1978

Date of death: 11-16-2005

After his graduation from high school in 1996, Murray enlisted in the Army, returned home from that enlistment and worked briefly before enlisting in the Marines. Sergeant Murray was on his third deployment in Iraq and had recently re-enlisted, wanting to someday retire a Marine. Murray died from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of Hadithah, Iraq. 
He is survived by his wife, Megan, and his son, Ian. 
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No. 22 car: LCpl Nicholas O'Brien

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: 5-23-1990

Date of death: 6-9-2011

Shortly after graduating from East Gaston High School in 2008, O'Brien joined the Marine Corps. O'Brien excelled at baseball in high school and was offered college scholarships to continue playing but wanted to serve his country. He died June 9, 2011 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. 
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No. 23 car: SSG Paul Velazquez

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 7-24-1974

Date of death: 11-2-2003

Velazquez and 15 others were killed when the helicopter he was on got shot down near Fallujah, Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and three young children and was due to return home in June for the birth of a baby. Velazquez was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He had entered the Army in 1992.
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No. 24 car: SSgt Cole Nathan Condiff

Military branch: United States Air Force

Date of birth: 2-5-1990

Date of death: 11-5-2019

Born in Texas, Condiff enlisted in the Air Force in 2012. He graduated top of his class at Combat Control School at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, in April 2014. In September 2016, he deployed to Africa supporting operation JUNIPER SHIELD, and he deployed again in 2018 to Afghanistan in support of operation FREEDOM’S SENTINEL, where he served as a joint terminal attack controller integrated with an Army Special Forces Team. His decorations include the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with Combat Device, Afghanistan campaign medal, an Army Achievement medal and one Oak Leave Cluster. He is survived by his wife, Rachael, and their two children, Charley and Quinn.
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No. 34 car: 1LT Howard David Payne III

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 11-11-1946

Date of death: 4-27-1971

Payne enlisted in the Army shortly after graduating from Bob Jones University, with a degree in Business Management in 1968. He began his tour on Nov. 15, 1970. David’s first assignment in Vietnam was as the commanding officer of the 62nd Infantry Platoon, Combat Trackers, 1st Cavalry Division. When that unit returned to the U.S., he then transferred to the 59th Infantry Platoon, Scout Dog as the commanding officer, where he was subsequently severely wounded in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai province.
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No. 37 car: SGT Brian L. Buker

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 11-3-1949

Date of death: 4-5-1970

From the Congressional Medal of Honor Society: Sgt. Buker, Detachment B-55, distinguished himself while serving as a platoon adviser of a Vietnamese mobile strike force company during an offensive mission. Sgt. Buker personally led the platoon, cleared a strategically located well-guarded pass and established the first foothold at the top of what had been an impenetrable mountain fortress. When the platoon came under intense fire from a determined enemy located in two heavily fortified bunkers, Sgt. Buker -- realizing that withdrawal would result in heavy casualties -- unhesitatingly, and with complete disregard for his personal safety, charged through the hail of enemy fire and destroyed the first bunker with hand grenades. While reorganizing his men for the attack on the second bunker, Sgt. Buker was seriously wounded. Despite his wounds and the deadly fire, he crawled forward and destroyed the second bunker. Sgt. Buker refused medical attention and was reorganizing his men to continue the attack when he was mortally wounded.
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No. 38 car: PFC Kyle C. Gilbert

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 1-16-1983

Date of death: 8-6-2003

Gilbert joined the U.S. Army two weeks after he graduated from Brattleboro Union High School. In joining up, he followed in the footsteps of his father and his uncle. The latter was a Vietnam-era Medal of Honor recipient. Gilbert died from injuries received when gunmen in an Iraqi vehicle opened fire on his unit in Baghdad.
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No. 41 car: Special Warfare Operator Second Class (SEAL) Ryan C. Job

Military branch: United States Navy

Date of birth: 3-11-1981

Date of death: 9-24-2009

Job was critically injured in battle when an enemy sniper hit the rifle he was holding, which caused the weapon to shatter. Pieces of the weapon pierced his eyes, and that left him permanently blind. After receiving treatment, Job went on to climb Mount Rainier. He passed away in 2009 during a facial reconstruction procedure to repair injuries suffered in battle.
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No. 42 car: CPT Shane Timothy Adcock

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 5-24-1979

Date of death: 10-11-2006

While attending Longwood University, Adcock joined the Virginia Army National Guard. In May 2003, Shane graduated from Longwood and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery in the U.S. Army. On Oct. 11, 2006, CPT Adcock and his unit were returning from a mission when a hand-thrown Improvised Explosive Device (IED) capable of penetrating heavy armor hit their Humvee and killed Adcock. He is survived by his wife, Jen. Adcock received the following medals and awards: Bronze Star Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge.
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No. 43 car: SMSgt Rick Allen DeMorgan, Jr.

Military branch: United States Air Force

Date of birth: 10-13-1976

Date of death: 1-23-2020

DeMorgan enlisted into the United States Air Force in 1995 when he became an Aero-Repair Maintenance Apprentice on the C-141 Starlifter. He finished his Air Force career as the Operations Superintendent for the 4th Special Operations Squadron. He amassed more than 4,000 total flight hours, nearly 2,000 of which were in combat, during 13 deployments in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM.  Rick is survived by wife Rebekah, son Lucas and daughter Logan Grace.
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No. 47 car: SGT Michael Uvanni

Military branch: New York Army National Guard

Date of birth: 3-13-1977

Date of death: 10-1-2004

Six months after graduating high school, Uvanni joined the Marine Corps in December 1996 and served in various infantry assignments until leaving the Marines in December 2003. In January 2004, he joined the New York Army National Guard.  On Oct. 1, 2004, while on patrol in the vicinity of Samarra, Iraq, his unit came under attack from a large force of enemy insurgents. While directing his men to organize a counterattack, Uvanni received fatal wounds from enemy small arms fire. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the NY State Medal of Valor.
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No. 48 car: Capt Matthew H. Brewer

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: 8-8-1989

Date of death: 2-19-2021

Brewer graduated in a 2013 from the United States Naval Academy, where he played football for the Navy Midshipmen. Upon graduating, he joined the United States Marine Corp and served in deployments to Japan and Korea. He finished out his military career as a Special Operations Officer at Marine Corp University in Quantico, Virginia. He received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the United Nations Medal and the Army Achievement Medal for his work with the Marine Expeditionary Forces, working in tandem with the United States Army. He died after battling severe symptoms of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
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No. 51 car: Capt. Mark McCarthy

Military branch: United States Air Force

Date of birth: 10-26-1963

Date of death: 1-16-1995

McCarthy, 31, of Aviano Air Base, Italy, died during an F-16 training mission over the Northern Adriatic Sea. His squadron was based at Aviano Air Base, Italy, supporting operations over Bosnia. The Columbus, Ohio, native was a son of General and Mrs. James P. McCarthy, USAF, Ret. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1985 and received two Air Medals, two Air Force Commendation Medals and a Meritorious Service Medal.
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No. 52 car: CPT Andrew Pedersen-Keel

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 6-8-1984

Date of death: 3-11-2013

Pedersen-Keel entered the United States Army in May 2006. As a Platoon Leader in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, he led his platoon in more than 150 combat foot patrols and three air assault operations in an area of operations that included five different villages. His awards and decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, two Bronze Stars, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, the NATO Metal, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab, Pathfinder Badge, Air Assault Badge and Parachutist Badge. Posthumously, Pedersen-Keel received a third Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal and a Purple Heart in a ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  
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No. 53 car: Capt Steven Rintamaki

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: N/A

Date of death: 9-16-2004

Rintamaki was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. The native of Washington was killed in action in Iraq's Anbar province.
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No. 66 car: SFC Daniel R. Phillips

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 8-7-1944

Date of death: 1973

Phillips' unit had set up a forward base outside the Marine Base at Khe Sanh, Vietnam. Shortly after midnight on Feb. 7, 1968, a combine infantry-tank assault began and was the first significant enemy tank encounter in the war. Phillips was declared MIA in 1973. He was posthumously promoted and awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
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No. 77 car: Capt Ryan Scott Phaneuf

Military branch: United States Air Force

Date of birth: 6-4-1989

Date of death: 1-27-2020

Phaneuf was deployed with the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron at Kandahar Airfiield, Afghanistan, to fly the E-11A. On Jan. 27, 2020, the plane crashed, killing both Phaneuf and Lt. Col. Paul Voss in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. His career began at Laughlin AFB in Del Rio, Texas, where he was a student pilot before he transitioned to become an instructor in the T-6. He was also assigned to Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas, and eventually Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City, South Dakota. He is survived by his wife, Megan.  
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No. 78 car: SP5 Alton Reese Roberts

Military branch: United States Army

Date of birth: 9-17-1951

Date of death: 4-13-1971

Roberts served during the Vietnam War and was shot down in a helicopter in South Vietnam. His military occupation or specialty was General Vehicle Repairman. He was awarded the Purple Heart and also earned the following commendations: Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross and Army Good Conduct Medal. He has a personal connection to the Live Fast Motorsports team as he would be considered an adopted uncle of team co-owner Matt Tifft's wife, Jordan.
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No. 99 car: SSgt Joel P. Dameron

Military branch: United States Marine Corps

Date of birth: 6-1-1978

Date of death: 10-30-2005

Dameron was assigned to the 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He was killed by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while conducting combat operations near Amiriyah, Iraq.
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CMS Pace Car: SGT James Slape

Military branch: North Carolina Army National Guard

Date of birth: 2-21-1995

Date of death: 10-4-2018

Slape, a Morehead, North Carolina native, was assigned to the 430th Explosive Ordnance Company, 60th Troop Command, of the North Carolina Army National Guard. He died Oct. 4, 2018 from wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device in Helmand province, Afghanistan. 
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CMS Pace Car: HM3 James Swink

Military branch: United States Navy

Date of birth: 9-8-1989

Date of death: 8-27-2010

Swink was assigned to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Forces, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and died Aug. 27, 2010 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. 
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CMS Pace car: CPO Jason "JJ" Finan

Military branch: United States Navy

Date of birth: 8-26-1982

Date of death: 10-20-2016

Finan reported to Naval Recruit Training Command on Aug. 26, 2003  to complete Boot Camp and Interior Communications Electrician "A" School. He completed multiple deployments and was deployed with his platoon to Iraq in support of SEAL Team FIVE and Special Operations Task Force-Iraq as an EOD Supervisor and Platoon Leading Chief Petty Officer. His awards and decorations include a Bronze Star with Valor, the Purple Heart Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Valor, Army Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (two awards), Army Achievement Medal and Combat Action Ribbon (two awards). He is survived by his wife, Chariss, and their son, Christopher.
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