by Mama San Retired LA SOTS
During the first week of May, the Goodie Run took place. For more than 40 years, the Brothers and Sisters of the Sun MC have held this event. Goodie was the first BOTS member to be lose his life on the highway back in the early ‘70s, hence the “Goodie Run.”
This is a memorial campout that honors all fallen brothers and sisters within the club from all chapters and is usually held in Southern California. The club comes together and usually fills up whatever campground it’s being held at. Food, camping, motorcycles, and good friends all come together to honor our fallen members, even the kids participate. The Brothers and Sisters of the Sun is truly a family club that embraces this lifestyle together with respect, loyalty, and honor. Being that the club started in the early ‘70s, it has suffered quite a few losses of some of the older members lately, and COVID affected quite a few of the younger members, even to the point of losing their lives. This year’s Goodie Run was particularly special because it memorialized International President T-Bone and a 30+ year member, Tiny 5, who just passed peacefully in his home last week. Tiny 5 was part of the Little People’s group within the club. The BOTS/SOTS LA Chapter has taken quite a hit in the last two years, after losing more members than ever. BOTS/SOTS are not the only club that’s feeling this pain. Prayers for all of the lost members and their families as they ride in paradise and remember WATCH for BIKES on these highways and byways!
