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Erik is one of the 50,000 American military personnel who have been called to assist the victims of the Sept. 11 tragedies, protect our cities and help bring the criminals who perpetrated these unspeakable crimes against humanity to justice.

Erik asks each of his fans, supporters and sponsors to unite with all good people in the world in praying for the victims and their families, assist, donate and volunteer to help those in any way hurt by this crime against the innocent, give thanks to and for the heroic volunteers who have given so very much in their efforts to recover those whose lives were so wrongfully taken from them and support our country's effort to rid this world of the terrorists who committed these crimes.

Until these terrorists are brought to justice, Erik will be dressed in military uniform and not a racing suit.

With the military, Erik has continued to excel. He was awarded the Blue Jacket for the Quarter award for his unit in both the third and fourth quarters of 2001, the Blue Jacket Sailor of the Year award and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during ceremonies Feb. 9, 2002 at the Brunswick Naval Air Station in Maine.

The awards commended Erik for having "displayed work ethics and dedication to duty that has come to the attention of the entire command." Further, they noted that Erik has "rightly earned the honor and distinction that accompanies (the)award. You, your family and shipmantes can be justifiably proud of this recognition."

The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal was awarded to Erik for "Professional Achievement in the Superior Performance of his duties while assigned to the Aircrew Training/NATOPS Dept. for Fleet Logistics support squadron. Erik with the other members of his C130 Crew received his second Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in 2003. Theirs was the first Navy C130 flown in combat. The medal was awarded to them for landing their plane while under fire in the war zone.

In receiving his awards, Petty Officer Day was commended for his personal initiative, perserverance and loyal dedication to duty reflect credit upon himslef and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service." The award was signed by the Secretary of the U.S. Navy and the Commander of the U.S. Naval Reserve.

For those who have followed Erik's racing career, that Erik has won such prestigious awards with the military will come as no surprise. In his last full year of racing, in a tight race for the World Karting Association's national championship in Euro 5 Lite last year, Erik finished the season one point behind the leader. In a surprise finish, he also ranked second in national points in Euro 5 Heavy.

While at Daytona to receive his awards for his two top two ranked finishes, Erik started the 2001 season with another second place finish in Euro 5 Lite that places him in good position to capture the national class championship.

Erik and the crew of the plane he captains are again on deployment in the Middle East. Because of his service to his country, Erik did not race in 2003.

Below is Plane Captain Erik's official military photograph taken as part of the award of the Navy and Marine Achievement Medal.