November Issue 181

Carolina Chrome The #1 Magazine For South Carolina Bikers!

November 2023

Issue #181

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Cover Photography by Deb Davis 4-5 Cover Story of Dee Albritton 7 Ms. Chrome October 2023; Photography By Deb Davis

8-9 Inaugural Tower to Tower Charity Ride 10 Current Motorcycle Related Information In SC By Ralph Bell 12-13 Events 14 Monthly Devotional

By Dennis Reynolds 15 The America I Remember 17 4th Annual Honor Ride For Veterans In Hospice Article & Photos By Wally Wersching 18 Law Riders Annual Event 20 Motorcycle Cannonball 2023 22 Pappy's Ridin' Nicole CGW, Editor-in-Chief 803-931-2613 Carolinachrome@yahoo.com

Cover By Deb Davis

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On The Cover on

Dee Albritt

The Legend Of Dee Albritton

by Cammie Bunch

Dee Albritton Jr. was born on July 26, 1951, in Donalsonville, GA. He was the son of Eunice O’Hearn and 1 of 3 children. His mother signed for him to join the Army at the young age of 17. From there, he went straight to Atlanta and on to Fort Campbell in Kentucky for boot camp where he turned 18. From there he went to Fort Polk in Louisiana and then back to his home state of GA to Fort Benning for jump school. After that, he went on to Vietnam where he was attached to the 101st Airborne in the Infantry Division.

Albritton took a 7-day R & R in Okinawa with his brother to celebrate his 19th birthday. After that, he went back to Vietnam for 11 months and 28 days. He then came to Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC in December of 1970 and went to drill sergeant school. He was married on August 4, 1972, and purchased a 450+4 Honda Motorcycle in 1973 while serving on Fort Jackson.

In 1976 he returned to Japan with 2 children and a wife to teach at the NCO training camp for 3 years. While in Japan he was president of the Cama Zama MC. He purchased a KZ900 Kawasaki. All MC club members had to be trained by the Japanese Police. The MC was responsible for issuing motorcycle licenses. While in Japan he also played for the Army Football Team from 1977-1979 as a linebacker until they did away with Football.

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In 1979 he returned to Fort Jackson as a drill sergeant, and he purchased his first Harley Davidson Motorcycle.

It was a 1979 Harley Sportster 1000. In 1983 he ETS’d from the Army as an E7 Sergeant First Class and worked construction until 1989. He then went to work for the prison. He decided that was not the place for him and he opened his own business, Albritton Tree Service, in 1984.

He actively worked until 2018 when he had his 3rd of 3 motorcycle accidents. During this time, he became a collector of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In 2000 he purchased a Heritage Softail. His next Harley was a 2007 Road King and had a 2008 Ultra Classic and a 2010 Street Glide.

He joined the Iron Riders RC in 2010 as a Life Member and is now Retired president. Dee Albritton has good relations with all clubs and still rides at the young age of 71. His daughter, Dena Michelle Ogden, is currently serving as a Major in the SC National Guard.

However, he suffers from Diabetes, Neuropathy, and Agent Orange from his time serving in the Vietnam War. He survived 3 motorcycle accidents. The last one in 2018 forced him to retire from Albritton Tree Service. He spent 16 weeks in the hospital recovering. With more than 50 years of experience, his advice to riders now is: “Pay close attention to the roads, and all traffic. There is way too much traffic on the roads, and they are not looking for you. Be a defensive rider and look for them!”

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Bike owner: Cameron Clark Lexington, S.C.

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OUR MISSION:

Remember, Honor, Teach.

Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: FISCAL YEAR 2022 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) TOTAL REVENUE PER 990 $30,867,081 TOTAL EXPENSES PER 990 $31,275,595 More than $20million redistributed to non-profit and civic organizations since 2007.

EMPLOYEE INFORMATION: TOTAL STAFF: 41 CONTACT INFORMATION: 4 Point Street Columbia Falls, ME 04623 Mailing Address: Po Box 249 Columbia Falls, ME 04623 (877) 385-9504 info@wreathsacrossamerica.org WreathsAcrossAmerica.org facebook.com/WAAHQ Twitter @WreathsAcross Instagram @wreathsacross

Morrill Worcester Founder

Wayne Hanson

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Karen Worcester Executive Director

“Serve And Succeed” National Wreaths Across America Day

FOUNDER Morrill Worcester CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wayne Hanson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Karen Worcester

Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023

Volunteers can get involved at any of the 3,700+ participating locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and on foreign soil.

Join us and over 2 million volunteers nationwide in placing wreaths on veterans’ headstones. Invite your family and friends to an experience you will never forget, as we take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to honor our service men and women and their families.

For a complete list of participating locations, visit WreathsAcrossAmerica.org

2022 RECAP

• 2.7 million veterans’ wreaths were placed in total across the country at 3,702 participating locations. More than two million volunteers helped place wreaths, a third of whom were children.

• At Arlington National Cemetery specifically, the Wreaths Across America program saw 68 tractor trailers deliver over 275,000 veterans’ wreaths that were placed by nearly 28,000 volunteers.

• Over 644 truckloads of wreaths were delivered across the country by hundreds of volunteer professional truck drivers driving donated equipment and fuel from approximately 296 transportation partners.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

1. Sponsor a Wreath Honor veterans in your local community by sponsoring a wreath that will be placed on a veteran’s grave. You choose the location. Groups can get involved as a fundraising project.

2. Add a New Location Coordinate a wreath-laying ceremony at a cemetery or veteran’s memorial in your town.

Determine if this location is already participating by checking our website. We have resources to help you plan your ceremony.

3. Start a Sponsorship Group Your civic, nonprofit, school or other group can help raise wreath sponsorships for Arlington or your local cemetery.

A portion of the funds can be returned to help your group.

We offer resources and assistance to ensure your success.

4. Volunteer Volunteer to place wreaths on a veteran’s grave at any of our more than 3,700 participating locations. Involve your friends and family to honor our service men, women and families.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael Edgecomb, Vice Chairman David “Mel” Russen, Treasurer Renee Saunders Worcester, Secretary Charemon A. Davis, Chief Financial Officer Karen Diefendorf James Farrell Kevin Haley Ann Ahern Hanson Lorna Harris Col. Daniel M. Leclair Randy Lewer Nathan Lewis Daniel Patrick Mead Ron Sailor Dr. Pamela W. Slaven-Lee Patrick Simmons Debbie Ruane Sparks Sarah Worcester

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Every $17 places a wreath to honor our veterans.

• Donation of trucking and transportation of wreaths • Give your employees time to participate on National Wreaths Across America Day.

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Wreath Sponsorship 1 Wreath Individual Sponsorship

$17 2 Wreaths $34 5 Wreaths $85

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10 Wreaths $170 Custom Number of Wreaths, also available for purchase.

To purchase a wreath or wreaths contact your local Patiot Guard Riders, American Legion Post, VFW, Carolina Chrome or wreathsacrossamerica.org/GetInvolved/PlaceWreaths

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Inaugural Tower to Tower Charity Ride

The Inaugural Tower to Tower Charity Ride in conjunction with the GOTCHA Project Charity was held September 16, 2023. Proceeds went to the GOCTHA Project, the World’s Longest Charity Poker Run to Stop Human Trafficking. This 4700-mile event kicked off at OCC Harley Davidson in Clearwater, Florida on September 9th and will finish on October 22nd at Harley Davidson of Scottsdale, Arizona. Thunder Riders HOG Chapter 2051 lead 37 bikes from Thunder Tower Harley Davidson in Columbia, SC to North Augusta. The Nam Knights of American and Chrome Diva assisted. A group of bikes braved the rain to ride from Thunder Tower West Harley Davidson in Morrow, Georgia. The Columbia group merged with the Morrow group in North Augusta to ride back to Thunder Tower HD Columbia for food and fellowship. Over 50 riders were in the combined group. Independent riders and riders from many motorcycle organizations enjoyed the ride. Thank you to the Richland County Sheriff's Department for providing a police escort. The charity ride and event was planned and sponsored by Thunder Tower Harley Davidson in Columbia, SC and Thunder Tower West in Morrow, Georgia.

Thunder Riders HOG volunteered at the canteen.

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Current SC Motorcycle Related Information Legislative Meetings, Why?

When I first joined ABATE of South Carolina in 2006 I was busy raising our children, working, and learning to ride my new, to me, 2000 Road King. One of the first things I did was join ABATE of South Carolina originally as an At Large member and then start attending the legislative meetings. Today as your legislative coordinator a few things have changed.

Our kids are grown, I work a little less and have over 100,000 miles on my 2000 Road King. The one thing that hasn’t changed is attending our Legislative meetings.

The whole reason we belong to ABATE of South Carolina is to work on issues that affect us. So, for anyone that needs to know why you need to attend, I would ask if you were an active member why wouldn’t you!

Legislative Meetings, Where?

Back in the beginning I would attend these meetings at a local bar called Michelle’s, then Over Yonder which eventually became Animals. Later in years we had the meetings at the National Safety Councils meeting room and then to Tom McGraths training room. While all these places had their pros and cons, they never seemed to bring the members that we needed to reach.

For the last several years we have been having our meetings at the local chapters. It’s the best way to reach our membership and for me a nice break to get out and ride. There is nothing like sitting in a room for a local chapter and getting instant feedback from the people that matter the most to me. Back in September we had a great meeting with our brothers-andsisters with ABATE of Greenville. Great time with great people.

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Legislative Meetings, How?

If you have read this far and are wondering how to help me have more meetings across the state it’s easy, just contact me and let me know when your local area has a meeting, and I will do everything I can to make it. We always post these meetings for everyone to know also so if you are not on the Legislative Alerts email list just send me an email stating you want to be added. Ralph Bell, Legislative Coordinator (803) 556-2354 E-mail helmet_laws_suck@ msn.com

How to Stay Informed: If you want to have the most current information make sure you are part of the Legislative Alerts email list. Just send me an email stating you want to be added.

Ralph Bell,

Legislative Coordinator (803) 556-2354 helmet_laws_suck@msn.com

Reb Richardson

Asst. Legislative Coordinator (803) 491-5145 reb@truvista.net

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Submitted Events 2023 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD HAMC Anderson 9th Annual Coat Drive 6pm-Until. Bring a kids coat for entry. 1821 McDuffie St.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH Toys Run Hosted by American Legion Post 25 Start at "Old Bilo" 1500 Western Square Drive. Reg 11am KSU @ 1pm. Ends at Big Daddy's 915 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH Church St. Bring an UNwrapped Rettew Family Run toy or monetary donation.

Hosted by Greenville Chapter of ABATE of SC Noon-3pm @ Greenville Shrine Club. Annual SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH Confederates MC run to support & visit the Rettew 49th Anniversary Family. The Rettews have taken in children for 30+ years and raised 2-6pm Food, drinks and live them as their own, many with se- music! NO COVER! 3555 Dobbins vere disabilities. Feel the love that Bridge Rd. Anderson, SC this loving home has ride along with us. Join us as we visit with SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH gifts and fellowship over the best Veteran Suicide Prevention homemade cookies ever that the Hosted by #MISSION22 children take pride in making for us! Gift ideas...Any dry goods NOON. Starting at Whiskey Bent on Whiskey Rd. Aiken. Ride to such as oatmeal, canned veggies, Hozes bar and then to final stop. tissues and paper towels, twin Live music, raffles, 50/50, and sheet sets and towel sets, or gift cards for Target, Home Depot or food. All proceeds go to mission Lowe's, etc. are greatly appreci22 to help veterans. ated. FYI: Bring your own "milk".

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH HotRods & HandleBars Motorcycles & Misfits Hosted by Fuller Law, Garage Grand Opening Harley-Davidson of Greenville & Celebration Bootleggers C.C. 1-4pm Join us for an exhilarat2pm-6pm @ HDoG. Proceeds ing day of motorcycle mayhem at benefitting Service Dogs for VetMotorcycles & Misfits Garage! Get erans.

ALL MAKES & ready to rev up the excitement and MODELS! Foreign & Domestic! experience an unforgettable day at the Grand Open Celebration of ANY YEAR! All Show Entries are Motorcycles & Misfits Garage 1371 $20 • 2-4pm. CASH PRIZE to the Augusta Road, Warrenville, SC top 3 participation pick cars and We've got a high-octane lineup of bikes. Live Music, Burn Out Pit, activities and entertainment that'll Vendors & More! make your day! Live Music, Cornhole, Food & Beer. Whether you're SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH a hardcore rider, a curious newbie, 20th Annual Golden Strip or just a fan of everything motorToy Run cycle, this Grand Open Celebration 2pm.

Beginning at Grand South is THE place to be. Come and meet Bank South Main St & Hwy 418 in fellow bikers, explore the garage, Fountain Inn. Ending at Xtreme enjoy live music, savor fantastic Customs & Cycles in Mauldin. food and drinks, and soak up the electrifying motorcycle This event Bring an unwrapped toy for kids is a fiesta of passion, craftsman- of all ages. 50/50 drawing. Door ship, and the call of the open road. prizes. Music and vendors.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH 10th Anniversary Rockabillaque Charleston Classic Car & Vintage Bike Show @ Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, SC. Pre-register $20 online / $25 Day of Show. Register @ www.rockabillaque.com/2023 showpayment and get more info Day of CheckIn and Register at 4827 Virginia Ave, N Charleston. Car & Bike Show includes multiple Categories, Custom Trophies, Prizes, Awards Show & more. Presented by Parks Auto Parts, Hosted

by American Biker and Pinups & Pumps. Classic car & vintage bike show, live music by regional and national music acts on outdoor stages, contests including the pin-up, tattoo, beard & moustache, the vendors market and all the local bars, restaurants and stores participating in the festival. Rockabillaque is in support of men’s health programs funded by November.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER18th Murphy's 29th Aunnual Toy Run 11AM KSU NOON $ = New Toy Per Person. FREE barbecue after ride! 114 Camelot Ct. Kings MTN NC. Rain Date Nov19th FMI 704739-4707/704-477-5762 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH 27th Annual Low County Harley-Davison Toys 4 Tots Start & Ends at Low Country Harley-Davidson Reg @11am KSU @1pm. Police Escorted, Food, Music & More! @ The Civic Center of Anderson parking lot where the toys will be donated to Anderson Community Childern.

A toy is all you need to ride.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH SUNDAY, 43rd Annual Anderson Toy Parade 2pm Starting at White Jones Hardware & Sporting Goods Parking lot South Main St. FLYER PAGE 11

SUNDAY,, NOVEMBER 26TH SUNDAY 46th Annual Lowcountry ABATE Toy Run Benefitting the Savation Army.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND Holiday Festival of Lights 2023 Ride American Bikers/ Indian Motorcycle of Charleston Event by Low Country Indian Motorcycle Riding Group Meet at American Biker, KSU at 415pm, ride to James Island County Park and ride to meet Santa, take a group picture. Once I get the picture I will have copies made for all participants SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND Revving For Hope: The Haven Men's Shelter Car & Bike Show 10am-2pm. We are revving up the excitement at 471 Lakeshore Parkway, Rock Hill, SC. Classic cars, muscle cars, custom bikes, and everything in between.

Food vendors, live music, & more.

All proceeds from the show will go towards The Haven Men's Shelter, helping provide shelter and support to those in need.

For tickets; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ revving-for-hope-the-haven-mens-shelter-carbike-show-tickets-730677424847 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 23rd Aunnual Vets Christmas Charity Ride Carolina Honda KSU 2pm!

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LEFT BEHIND Devotional By Dennis Reynolds

For a biker, there is no better feeling than busting down As the time approached for their departure, I walked the highway on two wheels, with your brothers and sisters back to my truck, and they mounted their machines. I around you. Whether it’s heading out on a week-long road hung out there for a few moments and watched as they trip, or simply a Sunday ride to some restaurant in the fired up their bikes, roll toward the parking lot exit, and next town, the destination is far less important than the disappear over the next hill. I have never felt so alone… ride.

Left behind…

On the other hand, there is hardly a feeling worse than God’s word tells us that we all have decisions to make, watching your brothers and sisters ride away, leaving you and those decisions will dictate where we spend eternity. behind.

One Saturday, there were four MC charity events we were We can either choose to follow God and ride away with his trying to attend in a single day. This does not happen very children to eternal life with him, or we can go our own way often, but on rare occasions, it simply cannot be avoided. and wind up left behind.

While it would be somewhat difficult, we were committed Being left behind on a motorcycle ride is bad enough, but it doesn’t compare to eternal separation from God. to attending each one for at least an hour or two.

Regrettably, on this particular day, I had other ministry Likewise, riding out on motorcycles with friends is obligations and would not be able to ride. wonderful, but it will never hold a candle to eternity in Early on the morning in question, I stepped out onto Heaven with Jesus. my back porch with a cup of coffee in my hand and Those of us who are sure of our salvation are smiling and contemplated the day’s events. The weather was perfect, happy just like my brothers and sisters who were going on my brothers and sisters were riding, and because of my the ride. Those who have not trusted in Jesus are like me responsibilities, I was going to be left behind. that day, feeling alone and discarded.

I was feeling a little put out by the situation and I began Don’t wait until it’s too late, make your choice while to run differing scenarios through my head. Could I ride for a little while and still make my appointment in time? there is still time. You may not have tomorrow, and you Could I ride by the first event in my truck and donate a little don’t want to be left behind! money? Could I just ride my motorcycle to my appointment “Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. Two women will be grinding flour and join the group afterwards?

Knowing where I had to be and the importance of the day, at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. “So, you too, I decided to focus on my other ministry commitments and must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord forget the motorcycle. At least I still had enough time to is coming. ~Matthew 24:40-44 New Living Translation drive over to where the group was staging and see them off.

Our usual meeting place is a parking lot next to Food Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a Lion on Hwy 25 North in Greenwood South Carolina. A lack burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit of businesses in the strip mall equates to very few cars his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the in the area, so we have plenty of space to safely park our time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. motorcycles.

When I arrived, several of my brothers and sisters were Ride on and stay safe, already onsite standing around smiling and happy. I Dennis Reynolds climbed out of my pickup and hugged them all one by one.

Mideast Regional Elder They expressed their disappointment in my not being able Bikers for Christ M/M to spend the day with them, but in the end, it could not be helped.

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The America I Remember

The time has passed so quickly.

As I reflect on twenty-two years ago, September 11, 2001, vivid memories of the day flashback into my mind.

The visual images of each of the attacks shown in the media, the horror, the pain of the loss of so many lives, the grief- all seem like yesterday.

Yet from the smoldering ashes came the strength, resilience, and courage of so many.

The incredible sense of Unity throughout the country was experienced by those living at the time.

America became one people, one family, one in harmony to offer help, support, and even time just to be together.

For those of us who lived through that sad time, we have touching memories of towns coming together for candlelight ceremonies and vigils, American flags flying, collections of assorted items, and money to help all those families in need American patriotism and pride for the nation were everywhere.

We watched as locations requested a piece of the WTC rubble to be displayed in so many towns as a sign of remembrance or to be included in memorials built worldwide.

That incredible sense of Unity and camaraderie has remained in so many of our minds till today.

So what happened? Where did it all go?

The division and disunity that prevails today brings us further away from the America I remember on September 12, 2001. Why? What changed? Have we forgotten that we live in the greatest country in the world?

If one puts their mind to work and pursue their dreams, there is nothing anyone cannot achieve here.

Are the memories of those who lost their lives that day and all those since due to illnesses from working in those areas forgotten? A faded memory? Why? That is not the America I remember.

Make this year different.

Let's pledge that come tomorrow, we will dedicate ourselves to bringing Unity back into our nation.

It must begin with each one of us.

It requires us to focus on the greater good for all, not just ourselves.

To be proud of our nation and demonstrate a love of our country.

To be committed to unifying America by remembering all those lives lost on September 11 and throughout our history.

May the memories of their lives live on through us.

By doing so, we will grow closer to the America I remember!

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2023 TEACH Award Recipient .

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Operation Feeding the Homeless

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4th Annual Honor Ride She’s called the “Pin-up For Veterans In Hospice with a Purpose” because

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she brings a smile to every veteran she meets. Miss Liberty Belle’s patriotism flies as high as the B-17 that inspired her name. By day she’s a working mom, but in her free-time as Miss Liberty Belle, she sings war time favorites from the ’40’s, and donates all proceeds to local veterans’ charities.

I left home a little before 8:00AM heading south to I85. It was a beautiful morning with cool temps and sunny skies – a perfect day for a run.

I exited onto Rt 221, and was pulling into the dealership parking area in a minute. I placed a stack of Carolina Chrome magazines on the registration table, and gave them a donation because I wasn’t going on the ride.

Everyone was very friendly.

Most were veterans, so I fit right in. I met another Navy veteran, and we compared stories about what we did while we were in. Sometimes it’s good to remember and reminisce.

As the people paid their registration fee, they signed four huge cards for the veterans in the care facilities in the hopes that the cards will bring a little joy to them.

At about 9:15, the groups gathered for the run. I walked across the street to get pictures of them when they rode out.

I’m glad that I went, and will definitely go again next year. It’s a great organization performing an extraordinary mission.

The Last Patrol connects veteran volunteers to veterans in hospice. They work with the medical providers of hospice to connect the volunteers with the patients so that their last patrol isn’t alone.

Friendship during end-oflife care is of the utmost importance. The Last Patrol brings new friendships when friendship matters most.

The Honor Ride on September 30th, started at five different locations in upstate South Carolina.

Each one would have two groups go visit upstate care facilities. I decided to go to the one at High-Voltage Harley in Spartanburg.

The first group from HighVoltage Harley went to Pacifica Senior Living, and Woodland Place Senior Living in Spartanburg, SC, then The Springs at Simpsonville, and Rupert Huse Veteran Center in Greenville, SC. The second group went to the Eden Terrace of Spartanburg, White Oak Manor in Spartanburg, SC, then to Harmony at Five Forks in Simpsonville, and to the Rupert Huse Veteran Center in Greenville, SC. There was a car show at the Rupert Huse Veterans Center hosted by Miss Liberty Belle with military displays, vendors, food, 50/50 drawing, and a pinup contest. Miss Liberty Belle, Leslie Bouvier, is a 1940’s-1960’s nostalgic singer, pin-up model, and veterans supporter who performs in various patriotic For more information, visit; events in and around the www.veteranlastpatrol.org or https:mislibertybelle.org Upstate of South Carolina!

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The Law Riders MC was founded in Charleston SC as a 501(3)c nonprofit organization.

The membership is primarily retired and active law enforcement officers that share a love of riding motorcycles, and the comradery of spending time together.

The club has a mission of raising money for law enforcement families during a time of tragedy.

The Lake Murray Law Riders was founded in 2015 as the third chapter of the Law Riders MC. We currently have nineteen (19) active members, that go on rides together, whether a simple ride to get lunch or a three-to-four-day trip to the mountains or the coast. The Lake Murray Chapter takes our mission of helping our fellow law enforcement families to heart, in the past three (3) years we have raised and donated over thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) to families in our area. Just a few were an officer from Columbia PD whose house burned down, and a Newberry County Deputy that lost their house to fire. So far in 2023 we have had four (4) officers die and several with serious injuries.

We held our annual fish fry fundraiser October 7, 2023 at Carolina Wings and Rib House in Lexington. During that event we donated $1000.00 to a widow out of Anderson County. Her husband was an Anderson County Deputy who died unexpectedly leaving her with a newborn child and two other children.

If you would like to make a donation you can mail a check to LMLR, PO Box 242, Lexington, SC 29071 Artile by Jay Phillips

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Motorcycle Cannonball 2023: The Winner Is A 114 Years Old Motorcycle

Motorcycle Cannonball is the most difficult antique endurance run in the world.

The winner of this year edition rides a 114 years old Indian. Let’s talk about it!

Motorcycle Cannonball history

It all started back in 2009 when Motorcycle

Cannonball founding father – Lonnie Isam, Jr. – first started daydreaming about cruising America’s back roads with his antique riding friends. All he wanted to do was to see the scenic Americana landscape one mile at a time from the saddle of historical motorcycles with his riding buddies. Lonnie believed that old motorcycles deserved to be tended and ridden. Our forefathers took a great deal of time and ingenuity to build these great machines and they should be respected for their abilities.

He wanted to pay homage to the long distance pioneer, Erwin “Cannonball” Baker, and other historical figures that literally paved the way across the country in the early 1900s. His logic was that if the motorcycle greats could make those miles on the early machines, many with no roads whatsoever, certainly modern riders could do the same.

In 2010, Lonnie gathered a group of riders who shared his motorcycling passion. So, in the month of September of the same year, 45 like-minded riders left the historically celebrated city of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina for a transcontinental journey to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

In 2012, the second edition of the run found 77 riders lined up at the starting line in Newburg, New York. During the almost 4,000 mile long ride to San Francisco the riders became very close as they struggled to get their ancient motorcycle across the nation. The Motorcycle Cannonball Run drew passionate riders who respected their machines as well as their fellow adventurists. Racers pulled together to support each other every day for more than two weeks. An adventure that led to the creation of lasting friendships and deep bonds. Of course a third edition was planned.

The years went by and the Cannonball kept catching the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts from allover the globe.

2023 Cannonball winner The winner of this year edition of the Motorcycle Cannonball is the 56 years old mechanical engineer Todd Cameron.

His grandfather John “J.D.” Cameron raced old HarleyDavidsons.for those who do not know, J.D was one of the first members of a motorcycle club called the Boozefighters, and he was at the famous 1947 Hollister, Calif., rally where bikers allegedly tore up the town. The media blew it out of proportion and turned it into the Marlon Brando movie “The Wild One.”

When John Cameron Died, Todd inherited a twin-cylinder 1916 Harley-Davidson which he restored and raced it in the 2018 Motorcycle Cannonball. Unfortunately the motorcycle broke down and did not finish the event. That was the day in which Todd decided he wanted to compete in the Elite Class and Win the Cannonball.

He decided to purchase a 1909 Indian Single, which thanks to its engine and set-up qualified for the right class. Unfortunately on the 2021 Cannonball the motorcycle broke a camshaft and Todd had to abandon the race.

To get ready for the 2023 edition he took the motorcycle apart, checked every piece that could brake and did some modifications that he thought could help him win.

Choices that paid off well, since he took the crown this year!

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Pappy's Ridin'

Page Information and Photos By Pappy

Well it's the last bike nite of the year so got here early and got some good photos

It's a great nite a little cool but I got my leather jacket and only 12 miles from home lots of good people and a killer band the Piedmont boys! Got Dark Fast.

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