I’m an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, originally
from the Lake Traverse Reservation in Northeast South Dakota, I’m a
veteran and have four children and have never missed a child support
payment! Actually I have my two youngest that live
with me currently in Albuquerque NM, I’ve been in public service all of
my career starting in military as a Navy Corpsman, worked in EMS after
leaving active duty and have been in law enforcement 29 years. Aside
from riding I have several activities that I
enjoy, I have several drones that I fly and do photography and videos
from a different perspective. I enjoy traveling by any means-bike,
vehicle or plane and have been to many amazing places. I also enjoy
taking my kids to concerts, the artists that are from
my era-the ones who play actual instruments, nothing more thrilling for
my kids and I than to be on the front row for AC/DC after driving from
Albuquerque to Fargo ND!
Many years ago, my friends and I heard about the first Hoka Hey
Challenge and I was intrigued, and I’ve followed each year, hoping
someday I would have the time to apply and hopefully ride the challenge.
I am a divorced Dad who got primary custody of my
two kids and they’ve always come first in my life, but now they’re
older, so it’s time. As a first year rider, I know it’s not going to be
easy, but I’ve always enjoyed just getting out on the bike and ride for
days, no destination; it’s where I find my solace
in this crazy world. The attraction for me is that the HHMC is more than
just getting on a bike and going; it will challenge me to stay on task,
face the elements, leave behind comforts, work toward the goal of
finishing and enjoying the ride in the process.
The words “Hoka hey” have a special meaning to me, to hear it gives
me strength and there are people who read this that will know exactly
what I’m speaking of. I will carry that as I make my way through each
day of the HHMC. I have chosen to ride for the
families that fallen Akicita have left behind. Throughout the years,
I’ve known warriors who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice protecting their
communities and they’re at peace; but the spouses and children must
continue life without them and that’s who I ride
for. Concerns of Police Survivors is the charity I have chosen here is
the link and I encourage everyone to donate
https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/aboutcops
Many years ago, my friends and I heard about the first Hoka Hey
Challenge and I was intrigued, and I’ve followed each year, hoping
someday I would have the time to apply and hopefully ride the challenge.
I am a divorced Dad who got primary custody of my
two kids and they’ve always come first in my life, but now they’re
older, so it’s time. As a first year rider, I know it’s not going to be
easy, but I’ve always enjoyed just getting out on the bike and ride for
days, no destination; it’s where I find my solace
in this crazy world. The attraction for me is that the HHMC is more than
just getting on a bike and going; it will challenge me to stay on task,
face the elements, leave behind comforts, work toward the goal of
finishing and enjoying the ride in the process.
The words “Hoka hey” have a special meaning to me, to hear it gives
me strength and there are people who read this that will know exactly
what I’m speaking of. I will carry that as I make my way through each
day of the HHMC. I have chosen to ride for the
families that fallen Akicita have left behind. Throughout the years,
I’ve known warriors who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice protecting their
communities and they’re at peace; but the spouses and children must
continue life without them and that’s who I ride
for. Concerns of Police Survivors is the charity I have chosen here is
the link and I encourage everyone to donate https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/aboutcops
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