The concept for this motorcycle was conceived by Gary and Brenda Towers of Granbury, Texas. It began as a personal dream for Gary whose father; uncle and nephew are all veterans. Gary himself is a veteran and life member of the American Legion and VFW. Brenda's father and uncles were veterans and her son is currently serving as a Sergeant in the US Army overseas and her nephew is in the US Marines. They contacted Shark Performance Art of Ft. Worth who brought their dream to reality. The planning and implementation of this project took almost seven months.

This idea was further transcended by Shark Performance Art with their combination of military background and a phenomenal artist who could transform Gary and Brenda's original ideas into pictures that make the bike come alive. The bike is painted with two schemes. The first is a ghost of the stars and stripes that shows as a hologram in the sunlight. The second are the individual scenes each honoring a branch of the armed forces in action.

When it came to designing and making a seat Carmen Allen, master saddle and boot maker was chosen for his amazing ability to work with leather and fashion this saddle into a work of art that complements the awesomeness of the motorcycle.

Our desire is to simply say thank you to those who have provided us with the ability to sleep in peace at night and enjoy the freedoms of this great land. We owe our lives and liberties to those who pursue those who threaten it. Never have so few, given so much to so many. And may they always remember our thanks.

Gary and Brenda Towers

Cindy and I ran in to Gary and Brenda at the Louisiana HOG Rally. I snapped a couple of more pics, including one of Brenda's awesome looking HD V-Rod. They now have their own website -

www.veteranstributemotorcycle.com