Local Soldier Takes Part in NASCAR Memorial Day Tribute
May 25th, 2015 by iPhone
US Army Specialist Nick Deaton, of Monticello, was selected as 1 of 150 soldiers at Fort Bragg North Carolina to participate in the opening ceremonies at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca Cola 600 NASCAR race.
Spc Deaton was holding the giant American Flag along with his fellow soldiers, holding the bottom corner of the flag under the stars. Spc Deaton is stationed at the 82nd Airborne unit as an airborne infantry scout.
Nick is a 2012 graduate of Monticello High School and the son of Police Chief Eddy Deaton and Trish Deaton and DeWayne and DD Burchfield.
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Proud of you son!!!!!
So proud of you Nick!!!
What an honor! Love u Nick.
The whole community is very proud of you Nick. You make us so proud that young men like you are watching out for our safety. Keep up the great work and make yourself and your family proud. Thank you for your commitment and all you do.
Nick your Mom, Dad, DeWayne and I as well as your entire family and friends couldn’t be more proud of the young man you have grown to be. We all miss you dearly but then see things you are doing and smile so proud. Keep on keeping on we love you!!
Congratulations DD Capps Burchfield I know your mother and Carol Wayne are very proud of your accomplishment of being a good mother and I”m happy for you