First I would like to say Thank You Evel for being a life long roll model and God Bless You and your Family...
My name is Butch I am 45 years old I have a 1973 AMF Electra Glide and have been riding from the age of 21, thanks to evel No I don't jump trucks, do wheelies or stunts, but I do ride free and alone in the shadows of the Greatest Rider who has ever slung a leg over the two wheeled American Dream. Thanks Evel for my Lifestile!
Evel has been an Icon in so many ways to so many People its hard to put into words. The ONLY reason that harleys are not in history books or old school garages like mine, is due to the promotions in the early and mid 70's from Evel who put his life on the line with his harley just about every time he rode. Thanks Evel for Saving Harley Davidson!
I broke my back in 1999 and did'nt think I could ride again, but, with every bone in his body broken mutiple times, Evel keep on riding and Jumping, so I had to at least try. The pain was and still is so intence at times for me that I can hardly function. This shows me that Evel was not just a Hero but he was a Super Hero.. Thanks Evel for showing me how to Live my life again!
I never met Evel but, I have always felt like he was my Uncle, you know the one that the family always talked about, who went off on his own to make History, the loner, the blacksheep. Thanks Evel for a Lifetime...........
With no disrespect; I know Evel made it to Heaven, even if Saint Peter would'nt let him in... He would jump the Damn Gate...........
I hope to ride with you one day Uncle Evel.....
God Bless You and Your Family!!!!!!
Butch