Lt. Col. Len Gratteri with the Delaware National Guard unveiled the memorial in honor of his uncle, Private First Class John Straley who has been missing in action since January 1964.

'One Empty Seat' ~ The POW-MIA National chair of Honor at Dover International Speedway | Sunday, May 31, 2015

Before the start of the “Fed Ex 400 benefiting Autism Speaks” on the Monster Mile at Dover International Speedway Veterans rode their bikes in a ceremonial lap around the track before the dedication of the POW-MIA National Chair of Honor.

Brothers At Arms M/C

Dover International Speedway Monster Mile

Dover Motor Sports Mike Tatoian, Pres. & CEO was the the driving force in placing this Chair of Honor to honor our “still missing” American servicemen.

Brandon Igdalsky President & CEO Pocono Raceway with Mike Tatoian Dover Motor Sports President & CEO.
Pocono Raceway placed their “One Empty Seat” the POW-MIA National Chair of Honor on July 31, 2015.

Hogs and Heroes Foundation.

Warriors Watch Riders

Buffalo Soldiers M/C

A part of the ceremonies included a slow procession of 141 motorcycles, 182 individuals around the “Monster Mile” track.

The riders will be lead in by the Vietnam Vets M/C Chapter E Pennsylvania.

Rider with the American Flag is Ronald W. Knowles US Navy Veteran Second Brigade M/C
Southern Chapter Quarter Master Road name....”Gilligan”

Rider with the POW-MIA flag is Ken “Murdoc” Massey, Brothers At Arms, Vice President, US Marine Corps and National Guard Veteran

Ladies and Gentlemen this afternoon Dover International Speedway would like to recognize some of our Veteran heroes who have fought for our freedom and we also remember those who lost their lives and those who became Prisoners of War or Missing in Action.
Would All Veterans that are comfortable to do so, Please stand!

Ladies and Gentlemen at this time we ask that you please rise and remove your hats as the Dover Air Force Base Color Guard presents our nation’s colors.

James Dennis Alan "Denny" Hamlin (born November 18, 1980) FedEX professional race car driver. He drives the No. 11 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Sprint Cup series.

Denny Hamlin and his long-time girlfriend Jordan Fish with their daughter Taylor.

Taylor and her daddy, the race car driver.

"Denny" Hamlin FedEX race car driver. He drives the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series.
Denny remains a committed fan of Virginia Tech and the Washington Redskins, he can be found courtside for Charlotte Hornets home games.

"Denny" Hamlin FedEX race car driver in his #11 Toyota.

Lt. Col. Len Gratteri with the Delaware National Guard unveiled the memorial in honor of his uncle, Private First Class John Straley who has been missing in action since January 1964.