STE Ride For The Fallen

By: Gary Stee

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ersports held a fundraiser for Shelby Gibson and Reid Bills. These two were involved in a motorcycle accident and both suffered injuries that prevent them both from working. The good folks at STE Powersports gladly offered use of their facility for the event.

The bikes started rolling in around 9:30 and numbered around 85 for the ride through north Iredell and Alexander counties. The ride didn’t last not long enough for most of us as the foothills of North Carolina offer scenery to rival any travel destination. Clear skies and clean fresh air enhanced the experience.

The ride wound around and back to STE Powersports where the aroma of hotdogs and hamburgers grilling awaited a crowd of hungry riders. The live music by Cameron Matthews was awesome and the booths set up by the Crossway Riders Chapter of CMA (Christian Motorcyclist Association) offered a comforting “Word” and a pathway to salvation. Craig and Jean Liverman, leaders of our local CMA chapter are always ready to support the biker community.

The Dogs of Fire, MC had set up a booth to introduce themselves to the community and support a fallen brother. Dogs of Fire, MC is a real biker club. The members are mainly firefighters who ride, serve their communities and have become family. Bikes, bikers’ family, respect, and loyalty are all tangible entities found among friends made with these guys.

The day came to an end with a silent auction, 50/50 and a prayer for the injured, for our nation and for the healing power of God’s love to touch all in this worried and troubled world.

See you at STE PowerSports for your next ride, the next charity fundraiser or just come by STE PowerSports at 1426 Northside Dr, Statesville, NC 28625 and say “Hi”.