September 13, 2010 3:21 AM PDT
My good friend TigerLady (here on CF) has been doing something really great for the troops. The organization she started, M/C Mags for Millitary, collects cycle and other magazines (along with 'care package type items) and redistributes them to GI's throught the world. A simple thing you would think but it takes a lot of work.
She forwarded to me this thank you letter from one GI. NOW this is one GREAT way to show the men and women serving that we care. After reading this letter I felt even more proud to have this Lady as a close friend
If you can help, or just want to tell her how cool this is, send her a message. Her user name is
"tigerlady."
Dear Ms. Vincent,
I would like to take this time and thank you very much for the package I have received. It was, to say the least, a great surprise. To me, there are but a few great things in life, and one of them is knowing that there are persons in this country that still appreciate the service men and women who volunteer to help protect this country and the people in it. Every time I see in the papers or on the tv news how people protest the funerals of my fallen brothers and sisters, instills in me wonder of why I still do this. But, it is because of people like yourself and the M/C Patriot Riders, folks in the photo that you included (which will be hanging on my wall with HONOR), that make it all the more worth it.
Since I cannot thank everyone that was involved in this, I would like to ask you that you give a "Thank You" for me to each and every person that you can for me. I have served in the Army for many years, and I have to be honest that there are far and few times where I have been thanked for my service. This, I must admit, has to be one of the best Thank You's I have ever received.
Life here is not easy for any Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine regardless of our job. We face constant heat, dangerous animals, disease, and battle injury. It is not a life easily chosen. This is not a life for the faint of heart and mind. But, for those of us that have chosen this life, all (at least for me) we ask is that people keep us in their hearts, pray for our safe return, and just give a simple nod in recognition. We don't do this for the medals. We don't do this for the glory. We don't do this for the fame. We do this for the person standing next to us. We do this for our country. Only one who has served, is serving, or the families of, truly know what it is like. Only we can fully understand what it is like.
But as I said, it is due to persons like yourself that help keep our spirits high. Again, please say a thanks for me at the next event you have. You can even include my words here if you wish.
Until I, and every other person in uniform comes home, keep a light on for us. Say a prayer. And keep the support up.
Many Thanks Again,
SPC Thomas L
COB Basra, Iraq
September 13, 2010 3:35 AM PDT
can we get an address to send the magazines to, also do they have to be new ones, i have tons of easyrider magazines from the last decade just collecting dust.
September 13, 2010 3:53 AM PDT
can we get an address to send the magazines to, also do they have to be new ones, i have tons of easyrider magazines from the last decade just collecting dust.
Thanks, That is great. Send her a PM (personal message) and she will give you the required info..
September 13, 2010 3:56 AM PDT
WOW!! Thank you, Mike, for posting the email. It is one of many that I've gotten since last December when I started
M/C Mags For Military. Even gotten some from MOMS of service men and women. As for an address to send donations, it's: M/C Mags For Military-829 Avenue M-Council Bluffs, IA 51503. Wheels, we'll glady accept any new or used magazines. Everyone keep in mind no pornagraphy, please, as we cannot send those type. Thanks in advance for helping us out.
September 13, 2010 3:59 AM PDT
We also have t-shirts available w/ our logo on the front, and SUPPORT THE TROOPS on the back for $15 each, plus $5 for s&h. Here's our exclusive logo.
September 13, 2010 5:20 AM PDT
Do you have a website or other information I could post on Facebook to my Raz'n Cain and other pages and if so, may I use the logo as well? I can get the word out pretty good that way!
September 13, 2010 7:55 AM PDT
Thanks Beki..that'd be great! I'll get the info to you ASAP.
September 13, 2010 2:13 PM PDT
Hee hee, found you on Facebook and put you on Raz'n Cain's favorites and posted the link to your page... hope it goes TOTALLY viral on the net now!!!
September 13, 2010 2:31 PM PDT
I also Linked this Forum to my FB aswell witch is Linked to Former Military and Current Millitary personal from
http://www.facebook.com/pages/66th-Engineer-Company-Sappers-225-Stryker-Brigade-Combat-Team/221328369816 />
"Seakers"
September 14, 2010 12:30 AM PDT
AWESOME!! We can use all the help we can get.
September 14, 2010 1:53 AM PDT
My good friend TigerLady (here on CF) has been doing something really great for the troops. The organization she started, M/C Mags for Millitary, collects cycle and other magazines (along with 'care package type items) and redistributes them to GI's throught the world. A simple thing you would think but it takes a lot of work.
She forwarded to me this thank you letter from one GI. NOW this is one GREAT way to show the men and women serving that we care. After reading this letter I felt even more proud to have this Lady as a close friend
If you can help, or just want to tell her how cool this is, send her a message. Her user name is
"tigerlady."
Dear Ms. Vincent,
I would like to take this time and thank you very much for the package I have received. It was, to say the least, a great surprise. To me, there are but a few great things in life, and one of them is knowing that there are persons in this country that still appreciate the service men and women who volunteer to help protect this country and the people in it. Every time I see in the papers or on the tv news how people protest the funerals of my fallen brothers and sisters, instills in me wonder of why I still do this. But, it is because of people like yourself and the M/C Patriot Riders, folks in the photo that you included (which will be hanging on my wall with HONOR), that make it all the more worth it.
Since I cannot thank everyone that was involved in this, I would like to ask you that you give a "Thank You" for me to each and every person that you can for me. I have served in the Army for many years, and I have to be honest that there are far and few times where I have been thanked for my service. This, I must admit, has to be one of the best Thank You's I have ever received.
Life here is not easy for any Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine regardless of our job. We face constant heat, dangerous animals, disease, and battle injury. It is not a life easily chosen. This is not a life for the faint of heart and mind. But, for those of us that have chosen this life, all (at least for me) we ask is that people keep us in their hearts, pray for our safe return, and just give a simple nod in recognition. We don't do this for the medals. We don't do this for the glory. We don't do this for the fame. We do this for the person standing next to us. We do this for our country. Only one who has served, is serving, or the families of, truly know what it is like. Only we can fully understand what it is like.
But as I said, it is due to persons like yourself that help keep our spirits high. Again, please say a thanks for me at the next event you have. You can even include my words here if you wish.
Until I, and every other person in uniform comes home, keep a light on for us. Say a prayer. And keep the support up.
Many Thanks Again,
SPC Thomas L
COB Basra, Iraq
Here's a picture of SPC Tom and one of his unit. He saw this forum topic yesterday while we were chatting. I gave him links to it and he was honored that Mike posted his letter.
September 14, 2010 2:06 AM PDT
Hi Tom, all of you are always on our minds. Do not let the idiots depress you. Many more are like us here at CycleFish than like those idiots that protest.
Be safe GI!
September 14, 2010 4:14 AM PDT
Thanks TigerLady and everyone that keep's our Military Troops in there Prayers.....it means more to them than you know. KUDO's To Tiger Lady
Night Dragon
September 14, 2010 4:38 AM PDT
Hey Dana,
Glad to see you back out here on CF more often, and really glad to see that the M/C Mags For Military is still going strong and helping make things just a little better for some of our troops.
September 15, 2010 1:43 AM PDT
such a great idea - Thanks for the service,Tom to you and all the other folks overseas! more magazines are on the way! hope you guys can enjoy them!
September 15, 2010 2:47 AM PDT
Dana: A truly beautiful thing! Will be sending some things your way.
Tom: Your letter was very touching. "We do this for the person standing next to us" - we may not be standing next to you but we are most definitely standing with you and words can't express our appreciation. Thank you for your service and please pass that along to the men and women that do stand next to you. You are in our prayers always. Much love ~~ Kellie
September 15, 2010 6:43 AM PDT
Thank you eveyone for all the great kudos! SOOOO many guys that ride are veterans. Seems to just be right that we help those who serve now.
September 15, 2010 7:56 AM PDT
Dana: A truly beautiful thing! Will be sending some things your way.
Tom: Your letter was very touching. "We do this for the person standing next to us" - we may not be standing next to you but we are most definitely standing with you and words can't express our appreciation. Thank you for your service and please pass that along to the men and women that do stand next to you. You are in our prayers always. Much love ~~ Kellie
Tom - Ditto from here in the UK too. Big respect to you all - AND big hugs from me (o:
September 16, 2010 2:33 AM PDT
I've started a profile for M/C Mags now and will post more pics from troops and some of the other letters I've gotten. Have some tissue ready when you go to read them.
September 16, 2010 7:03 AM PDT
This is awesome! I don't have much around here BUT since there are females out there I can send some of the ones I do get and hope they enjoy it -- Once in awhile one of the boys buys a car or bike mag and forgets it here
How do I post it on my FB to let others know about this?? OK OK so yeah I'm not web smart UHG (or computer as far as that goes!)
September 17, 2010 12:44 AM PDT
This is awesome! I don't have much around here BUT since there are females out there I can send some of the ones I do get and hope they enjoy it -- Once in awhile one of the boys buys a car or bike mag and forgets it here
How do I post it on my FB to let others know about this?? OK OK so yeah I'm not web smart UHG (or computer as far as that goes!)
Thanks...go to our facebook page and become a fan. Then you can share the link anywhere.
September 17, 2010 11:18 AM PDT
Well getting a lot of likes on FB with this and sent it off to lots of friends and family so I'm HOPING they act on it --- was wondering just how many hours you are from like Mason City Iowa????
September 17, 2010 3:13 PM PDT
And for those looking for the link to the M/C Mags For Military on Facebook, just click HERE
Even if you're not on Facebook, please, please, please share the page with others and see what you can do to help!!!!
September 17, 2010 3:26 PM PDT
Liked and shared (I think). Got lots o mags. Where can I send them?
September 17, 2010 11:14 PM PDT
Liked and shared (I think). Got lots o mags. Where can I send them?
Rufcut, send a message to MCMagsForMilitary. TigerLady will give you the info you need.
