Employers race to support Kentucky Guard and Reserve troops

Representatives of eight Kentucky corporations signed statements of support for Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve on October 1, 2011 while participating in the ESGR-Panther Racing "Indy Car Experience" at Kentucky Speedway prior to the running of the Kentucky 300 Indy Car race. From left to right are: Brad Stout, Panther Racing; JR Quinn, Bud's Police Supply Inc.; Joseph Murphy, The Gun Warehouse and Range LLC; Bud Wells, BudsGunShop.com LLC; MG (R) Bob Silverthorn, KYESGR State Chair; Bill Roberts, LexTech Inc.; Patrick Merchak, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; Jeff Compton, Boneal Inc.; Carl Kurz, Toyota Motor Manufacturing; and Phillip Brown, Fresh Look Services. Inc. (Photo by Phil Miller, Kentucky Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)

Among those who signed statements of support for Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve were Joseph Murphy, The Gun Warehouse and Range LLC; Phillip Brown, Fresh Look Services. Inc and Bud Wells, BudsGunShop.com LLC. (Photo by Tim Stinnett, Kentucky Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)

Kentucky Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve coordinator Phil Miller was on hand to thank the civilian employers for taking part in the Panther Racing event. (Photo by Tim Stinnett, Kentucky Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)

Employers got an up close look at the Kentucky National Guard car during their Indy car race series at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Oct. 1. (Photo by Tim Stinnett, Kentucky Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)