An Indy 500 Connection to the War-- Part 1

Of course,today is Memorial Day, a day to honor all of our veterans.  And, the Greatest Spectacle in Racing surely does its part to honor our country's defenders.  Right before this year's race yesterday, there was a ceremony where a World War II veteran turned what is called the "Spirit of Forty-Five" over to the new generation of warriors.

I, myself, just got back from three nights at the Indy 500.

The Speedway (Indiana) American Legion Post 500 (great post number for this place located right across the street from the Speedway) has pictures and tributes to the USS Indianapolis, whose loss was so a tragedy near the end of the war.

--GreGen