A LTC that has been my friend, Tom, from the age of 5,,,, just completed a tour flying this blackhawk out of Iraq for just over a year. A great leader.... and was sationed at the Pentagon and was there on 911 when the horific happened. He is now headed for Korea.

He sent me this photo and a flag that he flew in the face of the enemy.... for support I gave him! Amazing..... I sent magiazines...... cigars and e-mails... and he thinks "I supported him"??!?!?! It is "HE" that supported us. Thank you Tom!

I would like to e-mail him this link... with your thoughts and support.

I love this guy and prayed for him daily and his family. Thanks for any encouraging words you'd like to share.....

Hooooah! He deserves our appreciation for a job well done as well as prayers for his well being as he continues to serve.

Please tell me you sent him something better than White Owl's !

Cycleman... shoot me an email if you would... I got somethin for ya...

usahog(at)hotmail(dot)com

Hog

Too cool...

My brother was in A-stan and did the same for me....put a flag on his chinook and flew from Khandahar and all over.....still have it on my dresser to remind me every morning! HOOAH!

That's Awesome . . . Thanks for Sharing . . .

My Local Cigar Pub Has One of These . . .

This is great, Cycleman. Wonderful idea here!

Tom, there are those of us who still have a lot of respect for those who fight, and have fought for us and our freedom. Many of us do realize that the freedoms we enjoy are ours, only because you have given them to us. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Well I've been hiding in the background on these message boards and bidding against most of you for a year or so, but have never posted. I choose this opportunity because regardless of your opinions of, or position on war, any war, we must appreciate the sacrifices made by Tom and all those who fight for our right to speak our mind and experience freedom and democracy in all it's glory. So, thanks Tom, for all you do, and thanks Cycleman for supporting him... And hello to all you fellow C-bidders out there, a pleasure to finally make you collective acquaintance. Nabobish

Tom- sometimes a Thank You can never convey the full and heartfelt appreciation you have earned and deserve. I agree with Cycleman that we are remembering you while you support us.

I am glad you returned safely. Best of luck on your next assignment. May you always return home safely.

Thanks Cycleman.

Eric

Quite inspiring.

Rock On, Tom!

Thank you and your crew.

You are what makes the United States the "Land of the Free!"

Thanks again,

Dave

Ray.... no white owls sent.... I sent over a hummidor, because it is so dry and hot there... of course it was loaded.... nice smokes, Opusx, R&J, top stuff.

Tom's great.... When I asked him if I could send him anything like good cigars... he said "Michael, I can get CUBANS OVER HERE!!!!!""".....

AARRrrrrrrr.......

Thank you all for your heart felt words. I'll leave this up over the weekend and then send the link to him. Specail thanks to all my BOTL here for supporting my friend..... (I opened this at work today to see how it was going and almost... ALMOST.... shead a tear.... really)

Have a safe and exciting weekend!

Great job Tom and the others! I think of all the armed forces on a daily basis, and what they are doing for all of us in the states! I cant say enough about the help, and that has to be one of the coolest pictures i have ever seen dealing with Operation Iraqi Freedom. I love that pic! Please enjoy the cigars for all of us, and you have a truelly good BOTL named Cycleman taking care of you Tom, enjoy his cigars, and great friendship!

Looks like VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO TROOPS, From one BROTHER TO ALL!!!!!!!!!

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GOD bless this wonderful Country and all Her Leadership ! ! ! ! !

Thanks Tom, God Bless & Keep up the good work, Thanks also to you Cycle...

USS Freedom is the name of the new US Navy ship my new employer is building. It is really nice to get back to making a difference. This ship kicks a$$.....

Pablo, you're the best!

Thank you all for making this thread, just a little something to honor my friend. 2 weeks ago, after Tom started his journy home.... I heard of another BlackHawk down killing two. I e-mailed him asking if he got home OK and he did.... however, it was his replacements that went down and gave their life for their country. Prayers for there family would be wondeful.

Nabobish!!!!!! Welcome to the forum and for making my friends thread, your very first post. I am honored that you chose this one. Such great guys and a fun hobbie!

Tom, again, thanks for all you did, have done, and plan to do. Love to Julie and the kids....

Michael (AKA - Cycleman)

Mike,

Sorry bout the delay replying... email sent..

Hog