Lousiana Biker Magazine Louisiana Biker Magazine Jan2016 | Page 26

Campti Chapter Confederates MC Wild Bill Retires Gone But Not Forgotten Louisiana Biker is committed to remembering and honoring all fallen riders and loved ones that are no longer with us. By Stacie “Snoopy” Conly I have had the honor to be friends, and even family, with some of the Confederates Motorcycle Club. I further had the honor of being invited to attend a retirement party for one of their brothers on August 15, 2015. Wild Bill was retiring after many years in the CMC and his party was held at the C&J Bar (former Backroad Bar) in Fairview Alpha, Louisiana. The Confederates from different chapters; as well as, other clubs and organizations including The Boozefighters MC, The Band MC, Gray Ghosts MC, Hell on Wheels MC, Lone Wolf MC, Riding for The Son CMA, and A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana, Inc all made a strong showing of support for Wild Bill. Also many Independent Bikers from all around North and Central Louisiana came and a grand total of approximately 100 bikes throughout the day. CMC Campti President Chad Woodall, his wife Charity, and Campti Chapter members started cooking the food the night before with some of them camping out there. They served BBQ sandwiches with sides and believe me when I tell you it was good! Vendor, Southern Santa and Rebel Moon, who are popular in the biker community, sold their merchandise. Of the two bands who performed, one was Michael Ray and Clyde; Michael Ray is a patch holder with the CMC Ruston Chapter. As long as we exist, every picture and name shared with us will be posted on our GBNF page. Please email us at [email protected] I spoke with many of the Confederate brothers of Wild Bill and they all spoke of how much love and respect they had for Wild Bill and how he wasn’t going to be gone, just not as active. Wild Bill with his brothers and friends shared memories of some being patched in at his house; as well as, other memories. CMC Campti Chapter President, Chad Woodall on Wild Bill, “Rode beside me in sunshine and rain and never left me when I needed him. Rode till he couldn’t ride now he gets to retire with pride” David Black David Black, owner at 3D Cycles in Zachary, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on November 28, 2015. Christopher Jason Adams Chris was born December 16th, 1969, in Abilene, TX and was one of six children. Chris went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 8, 2015. The day was a perfect example of how much love and respect there are between club brothers, but also with brothers from other clubs. I have been at other events with Confederates, Boozefighters, Gray Ghosts, Hell on Wheels, The Band, etc... and never has there been anything but the utmost respect between them while they joined in earning money for benefits to help others or just to have a good time. Wild Bill, thank you for all you’ve done in the club and thank you to all Confederates for allowing an “outsider” for being a part and being so patient while trying to take pictures and videos and doing so with a smile on your faces. I look forward to the next event I am invited to attend. 26 Jerry “Worley Bird” Worley November 7, 1984 - March 22, 2014 with another friend of ours who was riding with himafter we had been on a Last Ride and Jerry was our blocker He’s on the far left, the young one. Timothy Dade Barnes Son of our friend and staff member Billy Barnes Gone But Not Forgotten 27