The issue has been solved.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Raffle-Update
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The issue has been solved.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Raffle-Update
:yes::yes::bowdown::bowdown::firstplace::firstplac e:
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For the record here, Lamont and Copperman both are a friend of mine, and I support Copperman for voicing his views, and I also watched Lamonts reaction when they called his name as the winner, he was truly shocked, and humbled. I say he put his money in just like the rest of us and he won fair and square. I was sitting in the front row watching when the ticket was drawn by Lens (Pitbull) young son and there was no way that was not a fair draw. I say congratulations to Lamont.
Cruzr Joe
Those who know me ...
know that I am not Religious but I am extremely Spiritual.
I am a true believer of all things happening for a reason.
I really feel that this situation happened for a reason.*
Anyone who truly knows Lamont and can call him a Friend...
Knows that this has put a huge burden upon his Heart and Mind.
How sad that such an amazing streak of Luck would bring a heavy Heart.
I saw the look on his face when his number was called.
I saw the utter disbelief that this had actually happened.
The thing that struck me was that the look was not a look of absolute Happiness or Joy as anyone else in his shoes would have had because his number was drawn and He had won something amazing after he was in his mind making a contribution to an absolute amazing Cause...
*But , it was a look of almost panic.*
I can't imagine being in the positIon that Lamont was in.*
Winning something that many can only dream of. ..
But,* feeling as if your Integrity would be questioned by so many others...
*Including others that want to call you their Friend.*
I feel this was truly a Blessing.
Not only to Lamont and his beautiful new Wife. ..
As I am sure this is one of the biggest decisions that they as a Couple are having to come to agreement upon...
But, a true blessing that was entrusted to one of the very few Men that I know who would use this situation to do good and show others what trusting your Faith and putting it in the hands of the one and only whom you feel will never let you down or lead your Heart astray.
It is a Blessing in disguise.
Lamont will feel the Support and Love of his TRUE Friends that are happy for him as he has done so much for so many others ...
But,* He has also been given an opportunity to once again show a Community of People what it means to have such am amazing Faith that he can wake with a lighter Heart after such a Heavy burden was placed upon it.*
To know and feel confident that no matter what others feel. ..
*You only did what you felt the need to do. ..
Which was to to purchase Raffle tickets in support of Our Veterans.
Lamont is a Man that always does so much good for others while asking for nothing in return.
This is something that he does all the time.
I know that He will follow his Heart and will trust and follow the guidance and support he was given lastnight.
Lamont...you are an amazing Man.
Thank you for all that you do for your Friends and your Spyder Family.
We Love You & We Support You.
As one of the many Vets on this site, I for one understand why Copperman, a fellow Vet, asked the question...even if it was abrasively worded.
But someone please explain to all of us as to how does anyone wing the F3 help the Road Warrior Foundation give a Vet an "Adventure Trip"?
Why not just do a raffle and donate the bike so any Vet who does not have their own ride can borrow it for the adventure??
[QUOTE=Copperman;970541]or does anyone else think Lamont should have withdrawn his name from consideration, or not bought tickets?
I've never felt the air sucked out of a room so fast as when the winning ticket number was identified as his.
Just wondering.[/QUOT]
Why did you even have to go there :yikes: If someone has the luck how can you say it was not deserving read the rest of Lamont's Post He a class act and will be doing the right thing..jtpollock
[QUOTE=SpyderFun;971364]As one of the many Vets on this site, I for one understand why Copperman, a fellow Vet, asked the question...even if it was abrasively worded.
But someone please explain to all of us as to how does anyone wing the F3 help the Road Warrior Foundation give a Vet an "Adventure Trip"?
Why not just do a raffle and donate the bike so any Vet who does not have their own ride can borrow it for the adventure??
They raised $100,000.00 by selling tickets, BRP loans them some Spyders. They now have some Spyders for the vets to ride and some money to pay the expenses for the vets on the rides (hotels, food, fuel etc.).
Cruzr Joe
I'm saying nothing about the raffle....I don't need to.
If it wasn't for Lamont this forum would not exist.
He has done more to promote the Can-Am Spyder over several years
than almost anyone else.
He treats everyone he meets as a friend and gives his knowledge freely
to anyone who asks.
Even if you haven't met him it is easy to see that he has integrity and generosity
which is second to none.
I am proud to be able to call myself a friend of Lamont Bryden.