Fallen Hero's Promise Kept

When CWO Lawrence "Shane" Colton was deployed for his second tour of duty in Iraq two years ago, he told his son, Lance, that when he got back they'd finish rebuilding a 1968 Camaro -- a piece of junk they hoped to turn into a jewel. Colton, 32, was killed April 11, 2004, in Baghdad when his helicopter was shot down. Volunteers have donated parts and time to help keep Colton's promise.

The Colton Camaro arrived at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Sept. 19, 2005, for the six-week restoration project.

Faculty and staff from around the campus pitched in to help Forsyth Tech's Transportation Department faculty and students rebuild the Camaro from the ground up.

More than 500 volunteer hours were spent welding, sanding and painting to fulfill Shane Colton's dream of rebuilding the car. Colton was killed in the line of duty in Baghdad in April 2004.

The Colton's Camaro is primed and ready for its first coat of paint.

Steve Mathews, an instructor in Forsyth Tech's Automotive Technology Program, prepares the body panel for painting.

Auto body students applied three coats of yellow and six coats of clear paint.

Chris Bosley, an auto body student, checks the car's wiring.

The yellow paint was matched to the exact specifications outlined by Lance and Shane Colton.

Forsyth Tech students Misaeal Vieyra and Ash Carlton prepare to install the custom made stereo system. More than 2,600 parts went into the completion of the "Forsyth Tech Colton Camaro Project."

Tony Southern, the program coordinator for Automotive Systems, and Jeff Sutton, automotive instructor, line up the engine.

Forsyth Tech auto body students prepare to paint the black Super Sport (SS) racing stripes on the Camaro.

A special shirt was created in the same color as the Camaro's interior and exterior to commerate the project.

More than 60 faculty, staff and student volunteers gave their time to the project.

The inscription "All Gave Some. Some Gave All," was placed on the inside of the hood in memory of Shane Colton.

The newly restored 1968 Camaro is ready to be shipped to the National Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, where Jay Leno presented Lance with the keys to his new Camaro.

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