All too often I find myself searching for the right words, the most profound words, the best lines and the most creative ways to phrase things. Last evening though, I’m not sure there was any American who could put into words their emotions when they heard the news.
As Alison Krauss would sing, “You say it best…when you say nothing at all.”
Sometimes nothing says everything.
As a guy who is immersed in sports, sometimes I lose sight of the important things in life. Moments like last night, and the man who created such terror worldwide, strike a chord with me.
Travis Hughes, a writer on SBNation.com, said, “but when news like this strikes, we're quickly reminded where hockey falls in the great scheme of things. For those in D.C., it's pretty clear that the night won't be remembered for a bad OT loss—it'll be remembered for a significant night in U.S. history.” Substitute your favorite sport for the word hockey in his sentence and you’ll see just how insignificant sports can become.
NASCAR is my favorite sport, and nowhere is the passion and spirit of American pride more publicly displayed each weekend if you ask me. From the national anthem to the flyover, each and every fan salutes America and the men and women who serve our country day and night, here and overseas.
As Alison Krauss would sing, “You say it best…when you say nothing at all.”
Sometimes nothing says everything.
As a guy who is immersed in sports, sometimes I lose sight of the important things in life. Moments like last night, and the man who created such terror worldwide, strike a chord with me.
Travis Hughes, a writer on SBNation.com, said, “but when news like this strikes, we're quickly reminded where hockey falls in the great scheme of things. For those in D.C., it's pretty clear that the night won't be remembered for a bad OT loss—it'll be remembered for a significant night in U.S. history.” Substitute your favorite sport for the word hockey in his sentence and you’ll see just how insignificant sports can become.
NASCAR is my favorite sport, and nowhere is the passion and spirit of American pride more publicly displayed each weekend if you ask me. From the national anthem to the flyover, each and every fan salutes America and the men and women who serve our country day and night, here and overseas.
Mark Martin represented the US Army for two years when he drove for Ginn Racing and Dale Earnhardt Inc (2007 file photo)
During the Coke 600 in 2009, NASCAR observed the national moment of silence at 3 pm. Tony Stewart radioed in during the red flag and said, “It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever been a part of.” Smoke waved a small American flag in front of his in car camera during the moment of silence, which was aired by FOX.
In fact, NASCAR is under the gun from certain senators and representatives about the funding they receive from the federal government and military. When Mark Martin drove the U.S. Army Chevy a few years ago I never really gave it a thought that I wore U.S. Army shirts and hats. I just took most things for granted.
Not now.
Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” blared over speakers at Kentucky Speedway in 2009 where the singer performed before the Nationwide Series race. I bet if he does so this year, the song will take on a new meaning.
I’m looking forward to seeing what the atmosphere is like this weekend at Darlington, where I bet the chants of “USA! USA!” will rival those from last night’s Mets-Phillies baseball game in Philadelphia.
Today, I’m a sports fan, and a damn proud American. I hope you feel the same. And I’m damn proud to be a fan of NASCAR, one of the best sports that openly support the troops on a week-to-week basis.
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