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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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http://www.veteranbikebuild.webs.com/
this is my first crack at a web site so it will get better over time! I am a Veteran & I know the pain of some of my brothers coming home. I have decided to build a Harley from the frame up, with the help of some very eager locals & award it to a soldier who has hit hard times or been through hell overseas.
My hope is that others will do something similar in their home town to show a vet that we all care! Like a home reno, a car, what ever you can think of that will help a vet or a widow!
For those of you who visit my web site & like what I am trying to do, please pass this link along so the word spreads.
As for Canada & the U.S.A. there is no border! that is a stupid line drawn in the dirt by the government. When our troops are in Afghanistan or any other war zone, we are all brothers in my opinion!
I support ALL allied forces!
Hatch.
 
Old Jul 19, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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hatchetman, where on the island are ya? i spent a good many years in Sooke.

I'm gonna have somespare parts left over from the pile of stuff i got to rebuild my sporty, given my mom was in the navy with 20 years in reg force service and then remustered army reserve after here retirement and served another 10 i would love to help out if i can.
 
Old Jul 19, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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Awesome!! I live in Bowser, Just north of Parksville. I will be down in Vic chatting to Steve Drane in early August! Any help or parts is very welcome!
 
Old Jul 19, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by hatchetman
Awesome!! I live in Bowser, Just north of Parksville. I will be down in Vic chatting to Steve Drane in early August! Any help or parts is very welcome!
ok well i will put together a box over the next month and ship it out to you
 
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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Big ol' bump
 
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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Nice jesture - hope you get lots of sponsors. Hope it catches on.
 
Old Sep 11, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Bowser?...then you and I have possibly crossed paths more than once...I'm in Nanaimo. That's an awesome thing you're doing....should bump into you ans see if I can help track down some sponsors for you.

maybe Arrow Cycle

and I can talk to a buddy of mine at Barnes HD in Langley see if they can or will do anything to help out too
 

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thanks Dino. I did chat to a dude at Barnes a few months ago. He likes the idea & we both served in the same regiment which was cool! Sponsors are needed. I need to land a couple big ones to get the major purchases going. The rest will follow.
If you want to join the build team, You are most welcome!
P.M. me & I will shoot ya my e mail, phone# & address if you want!
Hatch.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by hatchetman
thanks Dino. I did chat to a dude at Barnes a few months ago. He likes the idea & we both served in the same regiment which was cool! Sponsors are needed. I need to land a couple big ones to get the major purchases going. The rest will follow.
If you want to join the build team, You are most welcome!
P.M. me & I will shoot ya my e mail, phone# & address if you want!
Hatch.
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by hatchetman
http://www.veteranbikebuild.webs.com/
this is my first crack at a web site so it will get better over time! I am a Veteran & I know the pain of some of my brothers coming home. I have decided to build a Harley from the frame up, with the help of some very eager locals & award it to a soldier who has hit hard times or been through hell overseas.
My hope is that others will do something similar in their home town to show a vet that we all care! Like a home reno, a car, what ever you can think of that will help a vet or a widow!
For those of you who visit my web site & like what I am trying to do, please pass this link along so the word spreads.
As for Canada & the U.S.A. there is no border! that is a stupid line drawn in the dirt by the government. When our troops are in Afghanistan or any other war zone, we are all brothers in my opinion!
I support ALL allied forces!
Hatch.
Greatings from Vancouver Island also. Your site looks great, and your project sounds great also. I will put a link to your site on mine. You are welcome to visit the Dawgpound and contribute to our community or promote your site and project.
 



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