Duty - Page 2

Fireman1000 · 08-02-2011, 07:56 PM

Speechless. So much more than a ride report. Thank you and all your brothers and sister who serve this wonderful land, The United States of America.

Egads1 · 08-02-2011, 08:18 PM

One of the best reports I've ever read. RA140939016 1966-1969
Thanks

Ramage · 08-03-2011, 08:25 AM

Thank you, Mike. From all of us.

Craig McCurdy · 08-03-2011, 08:39 AM

A big thank you to all that have served our country!

tony the tiger · 08-03-2011, 09:38 AM

Well written. Thank you.

Bill_Z · 08-03-2011, 10:21 AM

Hooah! I will not and cannot say that I understand what you, others, and now, my son, have survived by serving in a combat situation. You are each a true American hero to me. Although I have completed my tour in military service, the "band of brothers" is unique to those who have served, under fire, in combat situations. Thank you for your service, for this ride report, and for sharing something very personal and special. I am honored...

SquidRavioli · 08-03-2011, 10:40 AM

God Bless you, thank you for giving everything.

ggoytia · 08-03-2011, 11:05 AM

Thank you for taking us on this trp with your pictures and with your Brothers.
As well as for your service.
If ever in Fort Worth look me up. There will be a cold beer waiting for you!

PirateSeaCaptain · 08-03-2011, 11:38 AM

Mike,

great ride report, and that was a hell of a nice thing you did for your buddy. it's an odd thing to leave your family, travel to a foreign land on the other side of the world, and hunt an evil enemy who will use as a weapon against you the killing of innocent women and children of his own country. always in war the innocent suffer most, none more so than the children. it's a difficult thing to see, and helping them sometimes leads to retribution and further suffering after you leave. and i think you men in vietnam may have had the same thought that we in iraq have; that at the end of this war, with all it's costs and casualties, that we (the U.S.) will end up with nothing to show for our efforts. but all the soldier can do is put that in the back of his mind, take care of his buddies, error on the side of aggression, and try to get everyone home alive. it would be nice to know that we made a difference somehow.

and i applaud you because you sound like the kind of man who's made a difference in more than a few lives. thanks again for the RR. take care Brother.

tokyoklahoma · 08-03-2011, 01:42 PM

Veterans, 1911s, Motorcycles, Airedales, Wives, Children, and GOOD Friends, these are a few of my favorite things.

This has been one of the most enjoyable, emotional, and thought provoking ride reports I have read.

Thank you for your service, and for taking us along for the ride.

Rapid Dog · 08-03-2011, 03:04 PM

...as a son of fathers and brothers who've fought and lived, my greatest appreciation for your story Mike.
Good stuff.

mikegc · 08-03-2011, 05:34 PM

Wow, you guys are all very kind and I am humbled by your comments. Thank you!

To Egads1: You and I are probably the only ones on the forum that know about that RA number! By the way, I'm RA12814612 and I think I was in the last training cycle (1968) to get an ASN.

To Elessar: Thank you for your service. Maybe you never heard a shot fired in anger (Thank God) but you were there nonetheless.

To PirateSeaCaptain: Thank you for your service in Iraq. Yes, I think you're right about having the same thoughts about the two wars, Vietnam and Iraq. As a solder, you try to do the right thing and not let your friends down in a pinch. As far not having anything to show for your efforts, try not to dwell on that. You never know who benefits from something you did or said. That was drilled into me by many people I look up to. That's why we're all tasked with being and doing our best at all times. You never know who is watching. Please believe me, you made a difference. Again, thank you, too, brother. Take care of yourself.

PirateSeaCaptain's post reminded me of something. Our forces are making a difference in two wars and making history right now. Please pray for those protecting us.

Mike

oregoncoast · 08-03-2011, 06:43 PM

Great photos. Great stories. Thanks.

Riff · 08-04-2011, 10:07 PM

Thanks Mike.
I know this has touched a lot of people's hearts and minds in the best way possible. The Pictures are spectacular, and the Report is every bit as good. Love, Peace, True Joy, and Happiness are best appreciated and truly understood, by those who fought for it and committed everything about themselves so that everyone has a chance to experience it!

CJS350 · 08-05-2011, 07:48 AM

Mike this a a beauty of a report! You really are a true friend, and a wonderful story teller. Would you mind if I shared this link with our friends over at www.i-bmw.com ? Or better yet, post it up as a ride tale over there.

Looking forward to seeing you in March.

08-03-2011, 08:25 AM	#18
Ramage needs improvement Joined: Jan 2009 Location: North Care-line-uh Oddometer: 204	Thank you, Mike. From all of us. __________________ I went somewhere once and came back. It was kind of fun. I just might do it again.

08-03-2011, 08:39 AM	#19
Craig McCurdy BIGMAC Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Hood River, Oregon Oddometer: 1,240	A big thank you to all that have served our country! __________________ I want my ADV *Hood River, OR. Riding out the backdoor* Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route

08-03-2011, 10:21 AM	#21
Bill_Z Dude! chill,... Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Crab Orchard, KY Oddometer: 458	Hooah! I will not and cannot say that I understand what you, others, and now, my son, have survived by serving in a combat situation. You are each a true American hero to me. Although I have completed my tour in military service, the "band of brothers" is unique to those who have served, under fire, in combat situations. Thank you for your service, for this ride report, and for sharing something very personal and special. I am honored... __________________ "The road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone and I must follow if I can." J.R.R. Tolkien DL650AL1 LIMNCS #51

08-03-2011, 11:38 AM	#24
PirateSeaCaptain Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Oddometer: 53	Mike, great ride report, and that was a hell of a nice thing you did for your buddy. it's an odd thing to leave your family, travel to a foreign land on the other side of the world, and hunt an evil enemy who will use as a weapon against you the killing of innocent women and children of his own country. always in war the innocent suffer most, none more so than the children. it's a difficult thing to see, and helping them sometimes leads to retribution and further suffering after you leave. and i think you men in vietnam may have had the same thought that we in iraq have; that at the end of this war, with all it's costs and casualties, that we (the U.S.) will end up with nothing to show for our efforts. but all the soldier can do is put that in the back of his mind, take care of his buddies, error on the side of aggression, and try to get everyone home alive. it would be nice to know that we made a difference somehow. and i applaud you because you sound like the kind of man who's made a difference in more than a few lives. thanks again for the RR. take care Brother. __________________ Wisdom through painful experience.

08-03-2011, 01:42 PM	#25
tokyoklahoma Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: N.W. Arkansas Oddometer: 777	One of the best RR Veterans, 1911s, Motorcycles, Airedales, Wives, Children, and GOOD Friends, these are a few of my favorite things. This has been one of the most enjoyable, emotional, and thought provoking ride reports I have read. Thank you for your service, and for taking us along for the ride.

08-02-2011, 07:56 PM	#16
Fireman1000 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Gray GA Oddometer: 1,788	Speechless. So much more than a ride report. Thank you and all your brothers and sister who serve this wonderful land, The United States of America.

08-02-2011, 08:18 PM	#17
Egads1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia Oddometer: 127	One of the best reports I've ever read. RA140939016 1966-1969 Thanks

08-03-2011, 10:40 AM	#22
SquidRavioli Beer Snob Joined: May 2011 Location: Dayton, Ohio Oddometer: 117	God Bless you, thank you for giving everything.

08-03-2011, 11:05 AM	#23
ggoytia Mobile Fatso Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Way Yonder outskirts of Fort Worth, Tx Oddometer: 129	Thank you for taking us on this trp with your pictures and with your Brothers. As well as for your service. If ever in Fort Worth look me up. There will be a cold beer waiting for you!

08-03-2011, 03:04 PM	#26
Rapid Dog bikes, booze, broads... Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Strangel Living West of Hell Oddometer: 8,340	...as a son of fathers and brothers who've fought and lived, my greatest appreciation for your story Mike. Good stuff. __________________ '08 R1200R / '10 WR290X/R '81 R100RS Rattlecandy Red '06 950 ADV Orangeboom '05 R12GS Wedding Bike '91 R100GSPD Derelict

08-03-2011, 05:34 PM	#27
mikegc ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: High Point, NC Oddometer: 1,009	Duty Wow, you guys are all very kind and I am humbled by your comments. Thank you! To Egads1: You and I are probably the only ones on the forum that know about that RA number! By the way, I'm RA12814612 and I think I was in the last training cycle (1968) to get an ASN. To Elessar: Thank you for your service. Maybe you never heard a shot fired in anger (Thank God) but you were there nonetheless. To PirateSeaCaptain: Thank you for your service in Iraq. Yes, I think you're right about having the same thoughts about the two wars, Vietnam and Iraq. As a solder, you try to do the right thing and not let your friends down in a pinch. As far not having anything to show for your efforts, try not to dwell on that. You never know who benefits from something you did or said. That was drilled into me by many people I look up to. That's why we're all tasked with being and doing our best at all times. You never know who is watching. Please believe me, you made a difference. Again, thank you, too, brother. Take care of yourself. PirateSeaCaptain's post reminded me of something. Our forces are making a difference in two wars and making history right now. Please pray for those protecting us. Mike __________________ IBA 25881 Duty- Honoring a Friend

08-03-2011, 06:43 PM	#28
oregoncoast Racing Like a Noob Joined: May 2007 Location: Duh! Oddometer: 4,291	Great photos. Great stories. Thanks. __________________ Racing a Subaru in the 2013 Mexican 1000

08-04-2011, 10:07 PM	#29
Riff Legend - In my Mind Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Cumberland, MD Twisties Heaven in any direction Oddometer: 304	Thanks Mike. I know this has touched a lot of people's hearts and minds in the best way possible. The Pictures are spectacular, and the Report is every bit as good. Love, Peace, True Joy, and Happiness are best appreciated and truly understood, by those who fought for it and committed everything about themselves so that everyone has a chance to experience it! __________________ Ride Faster to See More Quicker! *Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak, that is why I TRY* to be quiet!**

08-05-2011, 07:48 AM	#30
CJS350 n00b Joined: Apr 2007 Location: So Cal. Oddometer: 1	Mike this a a beauty of a report! You really are a true friend, and a wonderful story teller. Would you mind if I shared this link with our friends over at www.i-bmw.com ? Or better yet, post it up as a ride tale over there. Looking forward to seeing you in March.

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