Reverend Hal Marchman, who for decades delivered the invocation before the races at Daytona International Speedway, has passed away.
NASCAR races start with the presentation of colors, an invocation and prayer, the National Anthem, and usually, a flyover of military aircraft. From the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959 to the 46th running in 2004, Rev. Marchman delivered the invocation and prayer. He had been in poor health for the last several years; his death, however, was sudden.
Thanks, Rev. Marchman. You’ve been missed through your years of poor health, and are most sorely missed now.
In my own little tribute, I’ll conclude this post with words I’ve heard him utter many times:
“Shalom and amen.”
-k-
More about Rev. Hal here.