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Something to think about...
Subject: FW: NASCAR & Perspective
On 18 February 2001, while racing for fame and fortune,
Dale Earnhardt died in the last lap of the Daytona 500.
It was surely a tragedy for his family, friends and fans.
He was 49 years old with grown children, one, which was
in the race.
I am new to the NASCAR culture so much of
what I know has come from the newspaper and TV.
He was a winner and earned everything he had.
This included more than "$41 million in winnings and ten
times that from endorsements and souvenir sales".
He had a beautiful home and a private jet.
He drove the most sophisticated cars allowed and
every part was inspected and replaced as soon as there was
any evidence of wear. This is normally fully funded by the
car and team sponsors.
Today, there is no TV station that does not constantly remind
us of his tragic end and the radio already has a song of tribute
to this winning driver.
Nothing should be taken away from this man, he was a professional and the
best in his profession. He was in a very dangerous business but the
rewards were great.
Two weeks ago seven U. S. Army soldiers died in a training
accident when two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters collided during night
maneuvers
in Hawaii. The soldiers were all in their twenties, pilots, crew chiefs and
infantrymen. Most of them lived in sub-standard housing. If you add their
actual duty hours (in the field, deployed) they probably earn something
close
to minimum wage.
The aircraft they were in were between 15 and 20 years old. Many times
parts were not available to keep them in good shape due to funding.
They were involved in the extremely dangerous business of flying
in the Kuhuku mountains at night. It only gets worse when
the weather moves in as it did that night. Most times no one is there
with a yellow or red flag to slow things down when it gets critical.
Their children where mostly toddlers who will lose all memory of who
"Daddy" was as they grow up. They died training to defend our freedom.
I take nothing away from Dale Earnhardt but ask you to perform this simple
test. Ask any of your friends if they know who was the NASCAR driver killed
on 18 February 2001. Then ask them if they can name one of the seven
soldiers who died in Hawaii two weeks ago.
18 February 2001, Dale Earnhardt died driving for fame and glory at the
Daytona 500. The nation mourns. Seven soldiers died training to protect
our freedom. No one can remember their names.
James V. Torney
CW4, US Army, Retired
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Eric Pitts 2001 Properly Valved 2500 Qcab 4X4 auto Transgo shifts it 4. 10 LSD Weston Nerf Bars Smith built brush guard Command Remote Starter Scotty Air DD stage 1’s, PS boost module , elbow 32psi boost 247hp,657tq Neophyte B. O. M. B. er
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Something to think about...
Subject: FW: NASCAR & Perspective
On 18 February 2001, while racing for fame and fortune,
Dale Earnhardt died in the last lap of the Daytona 500.
It was surely a tragedy for his family, friends and fans.
He was 49 years old with grown children, one, which was
in the race.
I am new to the NASCAR culture so much of
what I know has come from the newspaper and TV.
He was a winner and earned everything he had.
This included more than "$41 million in winnings and ten
times that from endorsements and souvenir sales".
He had a beautiful home and a private jet.
He drove the most sophisticated cars allowed and
every part was inspected and replaced as soon as there was
any evidence of wear. This is normally fully funded by the
car and team sponsors.
Today, there is no TV station that does not constantly remind
us of his tragic end and the radio already has a song of tribute
to this winning driver.
Nothing should be taken away from this man, he was a professional and the
best in his profession. He was in a very dangerous business but the
rewards were great.
Two weeks ago seven U. S. Army soldiers died in a training
accident when two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters collided during night
maneuvers
in Hawaii. The soldiers were all in their twenties, pilots, crew chiefs and
infantrymen. Most of them lived in sub-standard housing. If you add their
actual duty hours (in the field, deployed) they probably earn something
close
to minimum wage.
The aircraft they were in were between 15 and 20 years old. Many times
parts were not available to keep them in good shape due to funding.
They were involved in the extremely dangerous business of flying
in the Kuhuku mountains at night. It only gets worse when
the weather moves in as it did that night. Most times no one is there
with a yellow or red flag to slow things down when it gets critical.
Their children where mostly toddlers who will lose all memory of who
"Daddy" was as they grow up. They died training to defend our freedom.
I take nothing away from Dale Earnhardt but ask you to perform this simple
test. Ask any of your friends if they know who was the NASCAR driver killed
on 18 February 2001. Then ask them if they can name one of the seven
soldiers who died in Hawaii two weeks ago.
18 February 2001, Dale Earnhardt died driving for fame and glory at the
Daytona 500. The nation mourns. Seven soldiers died training to protect
our freedom. No one can remember their names.
James V. Torney
CW4, US Army, Retired
------------------
Eric Pitts 2001 Properly Valved 2500 Qcab 4X4 auto Transgo shifts it 4. 10 LSD Weston Nerf Bars Smith built brush guard Command Remote Starter Scotty Air DD stage 1’s, PS boost module , elbow 32psi boost 247hp,657tq Neophyte B. O. M. B. er
The Pitts Home Page
Member GLTDR
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