 Buechlein's final year at the race was 2009, and he died in 2018 after a lengthy illness.In remembrance of Memorial Day, "Taps" is played, and a U.S. military aircraft does a flyover In some years, multiple aircraft participate, executing the missing man formation.Traditionally, a member of the public address announcing team recited a preamble honoring those who have died in combat, and those who have perished in automobile racing.