M.R.F. State Representative ~ Tom "Jinx" Rahn

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation, ABATE of Michigan, ABATE of CO, ABATE all over the county, and in fact, the entire motorcycling community worldwide, have lost a leader, a mentor and a friend. 

Mark Buckner ended a long and hard battle with cancer on March 15, 2025. This is perhaps the only battle he ever lost.

Mark served in countless capacities in the motorcyclists’ rights movement, including Executive Director of ABATE of Colorado, President of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and most recently as Executive Director for the MRF. He has also been inducted into numerous Halls of Fame, among them, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame as a Freedom Fighter, the American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame and Museum and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. Mark was a tenacious freedom fighter and pulled no punches. He didn’t have to agree with someone to be able to find a way to work with them. He was an incredible leader, mentor and friend for everyone on two wheels. He had many friends and colleagues across the country and around the world. Mark has ridden motorcycles in places many of us only dream of. He was a wonderful recruiter of members and leadership in the biker rights movement. Many of today’s leaders can share experiences about being “Bucknered”.

We here in Michigan show and send heavy heartfelt wishes for peace to all that have known and or got a chance to work with Mark. His contributions and dedication have resulted in tremendous advances in motorcyclists’ rights, and he will be greatly missed by all.

Ride in Peace Mark.

FYI. MRF Conference calls are now every 1/4 of the year unless noted, and updates will be added to the website. Please keep an eye out.

MRF State Rep - Jinx