Why Are You Coming To The GMB?

[b-bike393]

I've been thinking about this for quite some time and I was just wondering what everyone else has on their mind. I will post my reason soon. I just haven't been able to put it into words yet. But it is coming.



Answers Please...

[crfjedi393]

My answer is pretty simple. I want to make sure Garrett’s memory is treasured. I want to show Mr. Berg that the words I have spoken to him in the past are real. I really do respect him more than I can express. He has not allowed the loss of his son to conquer him. He has allowed it to become something positive for many others while it remains negative for him. He is one of my heroes in this crazy world.
I also want to meet up with the fine group of individuals that are drawn to this cause. The folks that are drawn to GMB are people that feel the pain and loss of others. Several of them share the same pain and loss of the Bergs. They are unselfish people that pinch pennies all year so they can make the trek to Splendora, TX the first weekend of October. They are people who don’t mind shedding a tear in front of others. And we’re talking about strong, tough, dirt-biking rascals here. They have a heart of gold. It is unfair for me to start naming names here, but it is soooo sweet to meet up with that core group that are so entwined with GMB. Big Maico, Vintage Dave, popfuhre, Macho, Satch, Char, MrsTwister, OSF, Keeto, The Hoots along with the entire West Coast crew, DBD, yzernie, DBK, B-bike and Karen, etc, etc……
There have been differences over the years as is inevitable with a large family. But I think we are all of one heart when it comes to the GMB weekend.
One final reason I come to the GMB. I want my son to see and interact with these good people that respond to such a great cause.
Just so you all know, I held back here a TON! I could write an essay on this one.

[Keetoman393]

Mine is short and simple. I am going to remember those that rode as well as celebrate the life and legacy of Garrett Berg. I am also going to be with the best people I have ever met.

[yzernie]

Remember the legacy of Garrett M. Berg is the obvious reason however, for me there are some other reasons too. Although I never met Garrett he and I spoke many times via e-mail as he helped me get the jetting and whatnot dialed on my 01 YZ426F. I realized that a 17 year old "kid" could educate an old guy and for that I am forever grateful and I have chosen to honor Garrett's memory.

As a parent, I cannot fathom the loss of a child. My father passed almost 27 years ago and I grieve his loss every day. To lose a child has to be one of the worst things on earth for a parent to endure. After speaking with Mr. Berg (via this site) and being in awe of the man and of his inner strength, I realized that Garrett's kindness and compassion was a learned trait from his parents. I attend to also honor Mike, Suzette and Shannon.

The totality of the circumstances also dictates my attendence. The road trip from SoCal to Texas, the fellowship of Friday evening at the Berg's, riding in that loamy red dirt on Saturday, the fellowship of Saturday night at Howards, the beer butt chicken, smoking a fine cigar and conversing with a man I admire and respect, the emotional and sobering events of Sunday morning at the track, the racing on Sunday, the visit on Sunday night to the Saltgrass eatery. There's more but you get the idea.

[OlSchoolFool393]

To Put a Beatdown on Reynard
Yeah Right
For Me ....It all begins about 1Hr after the World handed over Garrett
to the hands of the Angels!
My Good friend Robert Faver owned Slendy at the time
Myself and My Son pretty much lived at Splendy at the time
We showed up to the track and I could tell Robert was really
shook up and when I ask Why He told Me about Garretts accident
and Then I started investigating the short 17 yrs Garrett was on earth
and came across Thumpertalk and talked to some of the People Who Knew Garrett ......then I met The Bergs and Quite a few of the finest folks I'll ever Know !!
OSF (Don)

[char393]

To continue to show my support for the Berg family in the only way I know how. To continue Garrett's legacy. To hang out with some of the best people I've ever met. To look into the eyes of a friend and see exactly what I'm feeling reflected in their eyes. To revisit the place where I exchanged hearts.

[Macho393]

the 1st year was respect and love for the Bergs. every year after words has been because I miss the Bergs and it renews my spirit for a progression of trying to be more for my family.

[MrsTwister393]

I've been thinking about this question since Boyd posted it. I've started to answer many times and words just cant say what I feel.

ATM is more than just a website for me, more than just a group of motocross lovers. ATM is family for me, complete with annoying brothers, wonderful sisters, those cousins you are embarrassed to admit are related to you, potential in-laws you hope will go away soon, father figures, heros

[popfuhre393]

Yup!

What everyone said is exactly why I'll be there, and I totally agree with Wobbie on the family thing. She did forget to mention all the uncles, especially uncle Pete who will not be with us this year or for the next "five to ten" according to the judge

[b-bike393]

For me, I keep coming back to One Main Reason for attending the GMB . Mr. Mike Berg. I always remember reading his posts on TT as he opened his heart for the world to see just how deep his pain is. I remember it as if it were yesterday as I sat looking at the monitor with tears flowing, streaming down my face. Wanting nothing more then to be able to some how take his pain away knowing full well that nothing could. To put it into a word, I felt Powerless . My mind raced in so many directions and still came up empty. My nature is one to serve others and that powerless feeling kept me very restless.

Making it to my first GMB four years ago was more like a natural reflex then it was anything else. As I've said to Mike, I felt like a moth drawn to a flame. The flame put fourth first by Garrett, continued on by Mike Berg and then that same flame being fanned by all of you here on ATM.

In short, If your reading this post, I'm drawn to the GMB by you, In one way or another... BY ALL OF YOU!

[MotoSis393]

im there to celebrate my brother's life. and to enjoy all of you amazing people who support us. thanks

[Grieby54]

Originally Posted by MotoSis393

im there to celebrate my brother's life. and to enjoy all of you amazing people who support us. thanks

She's my reason.

[Dirtbikindad393]

Originally Posted by MrsTwister393

I've been thinking about this question since Boyd posted it. I've started to answer many times and words just cant say what I feel.

ATM is more than just a website for me, more than just a group of motocross lovers. ATM is family for me, complete with annoying brothers, wonderful sisters, those cousins you are embarrassed to admit are related to you, potential in-laws you hope will go away soon, father figures, heros

Are those the guys that can get you into your own car?

[MotoSis393]

well said everyone. and sam thanks

[crfjedi393]

Anybody else? I'd like to hear from everyone.

[mxmama393]

I have been thinking about how to answer that question for a while! I could go on and on about it.
I will try to sum it up....

Mainly I am just attracted to what this place stands for. Everything I see going on here is so amazing, so incredible, and almost hard to believe. People standing strong when all seems lost. Complete strangers that came together for support. The MX community is full of wonderful people. At the GMB I hope to experience all this and be a part of it.

I just cant wait!

[Flash393]

This is my first GMB so I really don't have the words to put in the right perspective but I am sure next week I will be able to. I believe this is going to be a great experience for me and a lot of other folks as well. I do know that I've been simply amazed and blessed from some of the threads I've read since joining this forum a few short months ago and I feel like I've know some of you for a long time. I believe that has to do with the LOVE for this sport of ours and the people. I look forward to meeting you all and having a great time, BTW I have not been to a motorcycle race since this last time I raced which was in 1978.

[mxmama393]

I wonder who else is a newby besides Flash and I?

[Macho393]

Originally Posted by Flash

This is my first GMB so I really don't have the words to put in the right perspective but I am sure next week I will be able to. I believe this is going to be a great experience for me and a lot of other folks as well. I do know that I've been simply amazed and blessed from some of the threads I've read since joining this forum a few short months ago and I feel like I've know some of you for a long time. I believe that has to do with the LOVE for this sport of ours and the people. I look forward to meeting you all and having a great time, BTW I have not been to a motorcycle race since this last time I raced which was in 1978.

Flash..........looking forward to meeting..............no thats not it........looking forward to roosting you in the pits.......yes thats my thing. I am the fastest person in the pits!

[OLDMXRACER 393]

I'll be a newbie at this years gathering. It's something I've wanted to do for some time. I want to meet the Berg's. All of us being there show's the respect and support for them I hope. I want to meet this bunch of people I've become friends with over the last 5-6 years of hanging around here.

I must thank Howard ahead of time for the hospitality he's already shown me. And of course "The Sister's" (And H) for staying on my butt to get down there.