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In Memory of
Harry "Gramps" Keller
May 1905 ~ Dec. 1995
Founded 1947 |
THE SACRED BONES MOTORCYCLE CLUB WAS FOUNDED BY HARRY "GRAMPS" KELLER AND ESTABLISHED IN PENNSYLVANIA 1947.
Between 1947 and 1954 the club had made a small mark in Pennsylvania and
drew little attention. After WWII, Gramp's had a loved for motorcycles
and riding around the county side. He didn't really take to traditional
clubs which have a lot of politics built in. With due respect to traditional
motorcycle clubs, Sacred Bones MC was found out of our natural individual
inability to conform to traditional riding clubs. Gramp's just wanted
to create a club which anyone could join, no politics, leaders, or
a lot of rules; just show up and ride. He just was one who wanted
to enjoy life, ride free, and yet wanted to create a motorcycle club
unlike any other. A club that required nothing from its membership,
except a desire to ride motorcycles, and have fun. Him a few of his
friends worked for the Government and were part of the DOD that recovered
U.S. Soldier remains from WWII. Thus, he named his group "Sacred Bone".
There wasn't a lot of advertisement back then, and what was the internet
then; much less this type of club really didn't get a lot of recognition.
As the club didn't grow very big, it was just he and a few of his
friends. After about 1954, Gramp's wasn't able to ride much, and the
club slow slipped away, becoming inactive. After Gramps passed on,
his son took over the club rights. but did nothing with it. Members
previous, passed on.
In 1978, I inherited the club; I redesigned the patch, but shortly
after I had joined the military, A few of my friends "military" would
ride and party together, again forming the Sacred Bones, but now we
became the "Sacred Bones Society". Due to my Military commitments,
stationed overseas, and assignment relocations, thus the club became
international. During my 20 years of service, I didn't keep very good
records in those times, so there are members out there I don't have
information on.
In 1998, I retired from the military, The Sacred Bones Society MC
is now established in California. Once again, founded out of our natural
individual inability to conform to traditional motorcycle / riding
clubs.
We are a brotherhood of freedom riders on two wheels, freedom of choice,
freedom not to lead or follow. We are not a "want to be" "traditional
M/C". Because of our non-political, non-traditional ways, our normal
members ride free of the typical POLITICS that other clubs have built
in. On the other hand; Yes, we do have a structure, and officers,
a club can't really function or exist with out it. Our club has no
clubhouse, no monthly dues, no manditory meetings, and no obligations
when you ride or who to ride with! Our members are supposed to enjoy
what riding is all about. Ride with your like minded individuals,
party together, and enjoy life. We are a family oriented club, neutral
status, and claim no territory.
It has been said,
"The man makes the man … not color of his patch
or the club he belongs to.
Brotherhood should not stop at your clubs patch."
It is our desire at the Sacred Bones Society MC to provide an environment
in which anyone with a love for being on two wheels can be a part.
For those who have a desire to Leave the drama at home, Ride, and
Party together.
- To pursue, promote and protect the interests of motorcyclists;
- To ride free, have freedom of choice;
- To be able to still ride among others, and yet our own freedom;
Yet keeping in mind while crossing few areas our rights to the road
have attracted attention from other clubs, it is important know where
you ride. We give respect to all clubs, in hopes that we will gain
the same respect back.
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"Why drive a car and watch nature pass you by, when you can
ride a motorcycle and slice right through the middle of it?"
"Live to Ride and Ride to Live"
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