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    Posted: 11 Aug 2009 at 10:21pm
Seeking your photos to salute "Our American Soldier" during Sharpie 500 pre-race ceremonies

As Bristol fans, you know audience participation in pre-race ceremonies is a tradition here at "The World's Fastest Half-Mile." You also know patriotism often plays a role. As a salute to our nation and the men and women of our armed forces, we're preparing a video tribute featuring the song "American Soldier" by Toby Keith and we need your help.

We have Bristol fans who are veterans and many who still actively serve. Many fans have loved ones currently overseas protecting our freedom. Some have even made the ultimate sacrifice defending the Red, White and Blue.

We cannot think of a better way to salute "Our American Soldier" than to feature military service photos of you or your family members who have served, or currently serve our nation proudly.

To that end, we're requesting you e-mail a photo of you, or your family member in uniform, either formal or candid, to photo@bristolmotorspeedway.com. Please limit your e-mail to just one photograph. Please make sure the individual in the photo is in uniform. While we cannot promise all photos submitted will be included, we will try to incorporate as many of them as we can into the video tribute. Photos must be submitted by 5 pm on Friday, August 14.

Thanks for your help in advance and God Bless America,

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This will be an awesome tribute Ben! Can't wait to see it in person. Sent a picture of my Uncle Sam(I know but his name really is Sam LOL). He retired a few years ago after 27 years of service in the Army.

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Posts: 1595 		  Quote ben.t Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Aug 2009 at 11:13pm
Thanks beiter. It will be a good one. We started out with just the song, but I thought using "soldiers" with a real Bristol connection would be awesome.
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that's one that'll send chills....the fella coming with me will appreciate this too since he has served his time
 
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Awesome idea Ben!!! I've got a few in the family I'll try to dig out....
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ummmmmm...there are some photos of soldiers partaking in paintcan at JellovilleShocked

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Got my Soldier ( Daughter) gettin me one toughther as we speak. Thank You for remembering her and all my "other soldiers". Sometimes we forget about thier sacrifice. After 2 tours of Iraq she makes my time in Nam pale in comparison.
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Thanks Ben,

  I'm sending a picture of my son. May God Bless all of you.

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I sent this one in...


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there ya go! 

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"you can dress em up but you still can't take em out"   lol
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Great picture Dawg, that says it all !
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LOL dawg! That's a great picture!!Smile
I'd rather be at the races!
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Only Dawg would stand between two soilders with an outfit like that!
Thanks to Ben and the BMS staff for always thinking of the men and women that serve this great country we call home!
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That is my show of appreciation for for all of our soldiers. Thank you for allowing me to be a dumbass..
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I'm so glad they stopped by that night-it was FUN!! only lithowar and nessie would bring out funky shaped popsickles WinkIt was an honor to share Jelloville with them...not to mention paintcan, jelloshots, apple pie.....Thumbs%20Up

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I really hope you sent that one in dawg!  I think it is great!!  ARMYSGT24's wife is going to send one in of him.  
Jelloville calling.....
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This my fellow Jellovillians is what separates Bristol from the rest as far as patriotism goes! They are head & shoulders above the rest!
 
Ben - this is an awesome idea! From an old Army vet - thank you for keeping the troops out in front of everyone!
 
 
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AWESOME IDEA BEN!!!!!!!!ClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClap
Showed up for the party....and stayed for the race! GET WELL SOON JEFF!
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Ben,
Do you know about what time this will take place? Will be at the race and want to make sure I set the dvr far enough in advance of race time to get this (if I get lucky enough for television to show it)
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Ben,
This is an awesome way to honor those who serve our country, past and present.  I sent a picture of my husband taken while serving in vietnam.  He is always amazed at the patriotism and respect for our country shown at the track.
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Is there anyway to get a copy of the tribute??  My dad's picture was used in it and we would like to have it on dvd if we could.  Thanks!
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Send Ben an email and I am sure he will help you out if he can.
Jelloville calling.....
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My dad's picture was also used. I emailed the track and requested they link the video on their website or upload it to youtube. 
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Putting it on the website or YT would be great. It was great tribute! I was a little disappointed because we sent two pix in of family members and didn't see them. But I am sure they more pictures than time allowed. Still was a powerful salute though!
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