41,000 miles across Vietnam in faith and honor with a playful vengeance
Easyriders Magazine March 2018
“If you like motorcycles, HARLEY TRACKS has to be your next book. Everyday was an adventure. The writing is crisp, detailed, and flawlessly edited.”
Henry Zeybel – Editor: Vietnam Veterans of America Magazine
“There have been many books about epic bike trips–but none are like this one: brazen, brave, and seriously badass.”
Bill Hayes – Author: The Original Wild Ones & American Biker
“I appreciated the deep respect you had for my fellow soldiers, sailors, and airmen. When you called out in the Swan Song Chapter “Brothers! FALL IN – it’s time to go home.” I believe they all heard you.”
Tom Campbell – Vietnam Veteran, SEAL Team One
“I mostly avoid the Vietnam stuff, however, a very good friend sent me your book–I read all of it on Sunday.”
John A. Shaver, Jr. – Vietnam Veteran
“I’m 74 and have no experience with motorcycles. My first thoughts were, WHAT A BRAVE GUY & WHAT THE HECK, IS THIS GUY CRAZY! I truly loved the ending of your book.”
Carol Slater – St. Paul MN
A spiritual journey — with a handful of throttle
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NVAR 2016 Post 2
Our mission began Tuesday morning with a visit to the Bowman Elementary School in Auburn; a wonderful bunch of young Americans thrilled to meet those who ride those shiny beasts--mostly from Milwaukee! Then a ride into Sacramento to visit veterans at the Vet Hospital. The next day, after a hearty breakfast from the Auburn Jeep Club, 40 NVAR riders rolled east on the ride we looked forward to since last June. Sunshine covered the mountains and I didn't even need my heated liners turned [...]NVAR 2016: Post I
Is it May, yet, has been the question for many riders since last June; anticipation for the National Veterans Awareness Ride (NVAR). April 30 was close enough and I left Mpls for my annual pilgrimage to meet the NVAR in Auburn CA. On May 18 we depart for a ride across America to visit veterans in homes and hospitals to thank them for their service, and let them know they are not forgotten. We also pay respect at cemeteries—none are forgotten. I joined my NVAR brothers and sisters on May [...]4/8/16
More riders have become readers at the FM Crusaders MC & the Donnie Smith Bike Shows in Fargo and St. Paul. My thanks to the FM Crusaders MC for their courtesy and floor space in the showroom; and thanks to the ICVMC (In Country Veterans MC) for sharing their booth in St. Paul. And thank you to readers who stopped by with compliments to their read of Harley Tracks. Glad they enjoyed it and keep those I rode for, and their Brothers who returned, with a greater recognition. The Harley [...]Readers from Sturgis
One evening at the Elk Creek Campground bar: Jeff took a seat next to me on the porch and says he wants to buy Harley Tracks. He said Charlie, a buddie who bought the book a couple days before, was reading it instead of taking his afternoon rides into the hills. If it's that good, he wanted one too. I'm humbled by the praise and recognition to my story. I feel a tinge of guilt because I had so much fun along the way; but there were many aspects to it, and I'm pleased all connected [...]January 2016
I hope you’re off to a great start in this New Year. To all who bought Harley Tracks last year, thank you. To those who ordered a book in the first weeks of 2016, thank you too. People from sea to shining sea and between the Great Lakes and the Gulf ordered Harley Tracks. At book signings from Minneapolis to Hollister CA and Sturgis to Kokomo IN, I was humbled by recognition to my journey. Check out readers’ comments on the About Page. (Among respected reviewers is an editor at the [...]
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