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The family of Army Pfc. Stephen Paul Downing II, who was killed in Ramadi, Iraq, Oct. 28, 2004, gathers before being seated. Pictured are Downing's children, Hunter, 6, and Taylor, 9; his niece, Chelsea, 11; Downing's sister, Danica; and his father, Stephen.. Several families who lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan were provided free tickets to the Indy 500, held May 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample, USA

The family of Army Pfc. Stephen Paul Downing II, who was killed in Ramadi, Iraq, Oct. 28, 2004, gathers before being seated. Pictured are Downing's children, Hunter, 6, and Taylor, 9; his niece, Chelsea, 11; Downing's sister, Danica; and his father, Stephen.. Several families who lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan were provided free tickets to the Indy 500, held May 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample, USA

The family of Army Pfc. Stephen Paul Downing II, who was killed in Ramadi, Iraq, Oct. 28, 2004, gathers before being seated. Pictured are Downing's children, Hunter, 6, and Taylor, 9; his niece, Chelsea, 11; Downing's sister, Danica; and his father, Stephen.. Several families who lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan were provided free tickets to the Indy 500, held May 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample, USA

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