I grew up on a small farm in Kentucky. When I turned 18 in 1975, I joined the US Navy and spent 20 years as a sailor. I spent 14 of those years at sea. When I retired in 1995, I turned to carpentry to continue supporting my family. In just a few short years I started my own construction company but eventually felt led to join the US Army Corps of Engineers to again serve this nation. I have travelled the world throughout my adult life in service to the United States.
As to why I want to join the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. My life has been one challenge after another, mostly voluntary. Some I have had success, and some I have failed. Failures are just lessons. This is not just a physical/mental challenge; it’s a way to challenge myself and provide some funds to help veterans in my area that are in need.
My nonprofit is the Kentucky 1-2 chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. It is in the Ft Knox area where there are tens of thousands of veterans and active-duty soldiers. The chapter raises funds just for the purpose of helping in the many issues that veterans face after they leave the military. I have been a member of this association for more than 10 years and have aided in raising tens of thousands of dollars, all of which go to veteran programs and to assist individual veterans in need.
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