Jockey and Folds of Honor Pay Tribute to Fallen Police Officer with Special Paint Scheme in Chicago
Daniel Suárez's No. 99 will honor Officer Chase Lee Maddox at second annual Street Race
Concord, North Carolina [July 1, 2024] – Continuing its commitment to honoring the sacrifices of our nation's heroes, Jockey International Inc. (Jockey) is again partnering with Trackhouse Racing and Folds of Honor in a powerful display of remembrance on the race track. As the stars of NASCAR navigate the streets of Chicago on Sunday, July 7, Daniel Suárez's No. 99 Chevrolet will serve as a heartfelt homage to the family of a fallen Georgia police officer over Independence Day weekend.
Chase Lee Maddox proudly served the community of Locust Grove, Georgia, about 35 miles southeast of Atlanta, for over five years. Maddox graduated from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in May 2013 and was the first officer hired by the Locust Grove Police Department straight from the academy. Before joining the Locust Grove Police Department, Maddox completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and continued his service for six years in the Army Reserve.
On February 9, 2018, Officer Maddox was dispatched as backup on a call for a failure to appear in court warrant. Upon arriving at the home, Officer Maddox and two deputies encountered gunfire. Maddox was shot three times and passed away en route to the hospital. Chase Lee Maddox was only 26 years old.
Four days after Maddox passed away, his son Bodie was born.
Maddox and his wife, Alex, welcomed their first child, Bradin, in June 2010. Bradin was born with a rare congenital brain abnormality and sadly passed away on October 11, 2020, at just 12 years old.
Alex says she and Bodie honor Chase and Bradin in living by the mantra that Chase taught them, "The good will always outweigh the bad."
The collaboration between Jockey, Trackhouse and Folds of Honor exemplifies a shared commitment to honor the sacrifices made by our nation's heroes and to support their families in tangible and meaningful ways. The trio partnered earlier this year during the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte to celebrate the life of Marine Master Sgt. Aaron C. Torian, who passed away serving his country on February 14, 2014, in Afghanistan.
"We are profoundly honored to work with Folds of Honor and Trackhouse Racing to utilize our collective voices to commemorate the lives of those who serve our nation with unwavering dedication, like Officer Chase Maddox," said Tom Hutchison, VP of Marketing at Jockey. "Together, we aim to advance Folds of Honor's mission of providing educational support to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders, creating pathways for their success and brighter future."
Folds of Honor, founded in 2007, has been instrumental in providing educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled service members and first responders. With a mission to honor their sacrifice by educating their legacy, Folds of Honor has awarded over 52,000 scholarships, ensuring that the children and spouses left behind have the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams.
“We are once again grateful to Jockey International, Inc. and Trackhouse Racing for honoring America’s heroes and providing their families with a life-changing education,” said Lt Col Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. “Both organizations clearly understand the importance of an education, and are doing something about it. While helping to provide necessary funds is vital, remembering those who have sacrificed so much is equally important to the families.”
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About Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded over 52,000 scholarships totaling about $244 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.