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The Birth Of MZ Nasty
MZ Nasty was originally built in memory of Chief Master Sgt. Samuel Adams. He was captured in Vietnam on October 31, 1965. I got his P.O.W. bracelet in 1971 from the Stars and Stripes Magazine to help support the USO tours in Vietnam. I was twelve years old. I have carried him with me for the last 36 years. Two years ago I decided I would tell his story through my '78 Sportster, after all, most people will stop and look at something that is out of the ordinary. I sat down with Rodger Jones, owner of Rodger's Cycles in Port Charlotte, FL. I told him what I wanted to do and he ordered all the parts I needed to turn her into what she is today. Jack Reto, a two tour Vietnam Veteran, hand painted her. He said that the camouflage brought back a lot of memories; some good, some bad. When I brought the bike out for the first time, my friend Slats of the Vietnam M. C. gave me his 1st Calvary patch, which was an awesome honor for me. The Vets started calling her MZ Nasty [Military Zone Nasty]. I have since received patches, pins, and ribbons from all branches of the military. October 31st, 2005 was Samuel Adams 40th Anniversary as a P.O.W./MIA. I have since learned he was killed November 1st, 1965. His remains have never been returned.
Please say a prayer for all our Veterans; past, present, and future. If not for them, you might not be here, reading about my soldier, Samuel Adams, who gave the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless and thank you for serving the U. S. of A.!!!
- Lynn Todd
