This is the letter I sent to the Military to let them know about my son's dedication to them. In turn they sent a Unit Patch of the brigade of the unit serving in Afghanistan right know. We in turn made it a shield and placed it on the front of the bike. Later both local newspapers did an article about the build and the bike. . Hello my name is Murray Greissel and I'm a resident of Maple Ridge BC. While on a trip to Vancouver Island to our Grandparents, my son Mason, who is eight, was given an old BMX bike that was in much need of repair. So with a challenge in mind Mason asked if we could rebuild it? So I said "Sure we can! So what colour would you like to be?" his reply was "Army green Dad!" so with that we began the tear down. As the build progressed I asked my son for no reason at all one night "So son, why green, and not one with cool colours with flames?" his quick reply was "I would like to dedicate it to the soldiers who fight for us!" Initially taken back by this reply, I felt very proud that my son's thoughts rested with others first at such a young age! Attached are a few pictures of the build as it stands. With the help from Mom and a little research on military vehicles, we made stickers to give the bike a real army look. There are still many things left for him to build on the bike. However I felt compelled to share this with the people who this would mean the most to. The ones who have served, and the ones who continue to serve. . It was asked by Mason that "Would it not be cool if we could place an army sticker on the bike!" So may I ask you if you could please help me in finding a Canadian Infantry sticker for Mason to complete the build? I hope to make a shield for the sticker to rest upon in the front were the front reflector would be. When the bike is completed I will send on more pictures. Please feel free to forward this story onto those who you feel would like to hear about this.
As for the bike, it was an early 90's BMX Hurricane supercycle..20" we just rebuilt everything and replaced all brakes and bearings. As for the seat, I do Upholstery so I sewed up a seat with olive drab and gun metal steel to match the bike. All stickers were made by the local high school graphic arts students.
Murray and Mason Greissel Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.
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