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1935
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2023
Ken Squier Obituary
Ken Squier was a longtime NASCAR broadcaster and the first to do play-by-play for the Daytona 500 on national television, as well as the originator of the event's moniker as "The Great American Race."
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Jean Monks
February 16, 2025
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Squier at the Drury Hotel in Charlotte during the 1999 Coca Cola 600. He was kind enough to give his autograph to our daughter, Darby. We met again at the Drury the following year & he remembered Darby & they had breakfast together. Wonderful Nascar memory. RIP, Mr. Squier.
Brian
December 13, 2023
One of my Favorite Announcers and his incredible voice will be missed!
Mr JR.
December 12, 2023
My condolences.
Kathleen Margaret Cone
November 23, 2023
I REMEMBER WHEN KEN SQUIRE ANNOUNCED THE FIGHT WITH THE BOBBY AND DONNIE ALLISON AND CALE YARBOROUGH AT THE 1979 DAYTONA 500. SINCERELY KATHLEEN CONE
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Dennis Caron
November 19, 2023
Everyone was a friend to Ken. He was such a great guy. I knew him from racing at Catamount and Thunder Road. One time my brother and I were in Florida trying to get tickets to the Daytona race when we ran into Ken. He made us feel special when he pulled tickets out of his pocket and gave them to us. I will always remember his smile and warm handshake. Dennis Caron
Posey D & Virginia Williams
November 19, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Suzanne Coles
November 18, 2023
Mr. Squire was a true gentleman. I had the pleasure & honor to be his personal assistant many moons ago at Radio Vermont. Kind, humble, knowledgeable person. God Speed Ken, I hope your are racing with the Angels.
Dennis Caron
November 17, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bill Coolidge
November 16, 2023
GODSPEED SIR...
Terry Hanson
November 16, 2023
Started working with This Legend while I was with Turner Broadcasting, when he and his partner Fred Rheinstein brought us motorsports races and a studio program. So fortunate to call him an old friend. He will definitely be missed. RIP, Friend.
Terry Hanson
Eureka, Mo.
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November 16, 2023
Loved Ken's work. He was an excellent broadcaster and representative for motor sports.
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