Memorial

Requests

If you have someone or know of someone that should be here, please send us whatever information you have along with your contact information. We will do our best to pay them the respect they so rightly deserve.

Mike 'Mongo' McCan

Mike 'Mongo' McCan died of congestive heart failure in March of 2010. He was a member of the Northern District for many years off and on and was the life of the party many times over. His good cheer will be missed.

Steve 'Tex' Walker

Steve 'Tex' Walker passed away Jan. 2010 after a bought with lung cancer. He was the Director for the Northern District for a period of time. If you have any thoughts, comments or pictures you would like to leave about Tex plese send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and will be glad to post them.

Juanita Kinner

Juanita passed away after losing control of her trike September 2009. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

William "Stay Puff" Hutchinson

Stay Puff was a member of the KMA and Second Brigade M/C in Southern KY. He had helped for several years with teh security detail at the state party when we held it at the Bullitt County Fairgrounds. Stay Puff was always willing to help where needed and will be dearly missed by friends and family alike. If someone has a nice picture of Bill or would like to say a few words they can be posted here.

Josh Ligon

Josh was a KMA member and relative of Rabbit who ran the Sugar Bay Boat Dock. He died as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in June of 2009. If someone has a picture to forward of Josh or would like to say a few words on his behalf please send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be posted.

Tom "Daddy-O" Penrose

Tom was a KMA member and President of the Loners M/C chapter in the Bowling Green area. He passed away after a motorycle accident in July of 2009. If anyone has a nice picture or would like to say a few words on Daddy-O's behalf we would be glad to post them on this page.

Denise Megahey

Throughout life there are people who cross our path; who touch our core being on a level so profound we are never the same again. Our time here on Earth is a short but powerful journey. By the time we lay our head for the final rest, we can count on one hand the people who have made the greatest impact on us; the people who touch us so deeply the leave an impression on out soul. Denise is one of these people.
During the most trying struggle of my life she stood as a beacon, guiding me to my fullest potential. She showed me integrity, and gave me hope that the impossible was much easier to grasp than I had ever thought. For that she will always be remembered.
As I told Denise in life so I will tell her in death: I make a solid oath to do whatever I can to help with Alexis.

The Norse had a very powerful look on death. These stanzas are from the Havamal.

Cattle die, kinsmen die,
the self must also die;
but glory never dies,
for the man who is able to achieve it.

Cattle die, kinsmen die,
the self must also die;
I know one thing that never dies:
The reputation of each dead man.

~Havamal

Martin Miester

Martin Miester proud member of ABATE of Ohio, American Federation of Riders, Honda Gold Wing Riders, Dayton Motorcycle Club, Kentucky Motorcycle Association, KMRO etc… Has passed away. (4-2-1941---4-29-2009). If you have a nice picture to post on the site please forward. We have lots of pics from Martin but none of him.

Cathy Higgins

Was a member of District 11 who passed away after a long term battle with liver problems. Please keep her family and friends in your prayers. If you have a picture or a few kind words to say about Cathy please send it along to be posted.

Ernie Sebree

On April 25th Ernie Sebree was riding his Old Sidecar rig after a long illness and had an accident.. Ernie and I had set this Harley up to be ridden without the use of his legs.. Ernie rode it for 7 years after losing a leg to Diabetes but due to other complications hadn't been able to enjoy it in the past year or so.. Heart , Lung, and Liver problems were wearing away at his health along with the diabetes.. Ernie was a member of the KMA and the Northern Kentucky Harley Riders. On the 25th Ernie felt pretty good and it being the UPday celebration for the NKHR he decided to ride to the Clubhouse to meet with his brothers... After a wonderful ride to the clubhouse he was greeted by 45 of his brothers along with a number of their Ol' Ladies who all admired Ernie and his endless Spirit and drive. You would have thought Willie G rolled in with the cheering and picture taking going on at the Clubhouse... After about two hours it was time for the UPday ride.. Ernie was wearing down a bit so he and I dropped off from the pack when we passed my road to return to sidecar to my house and pick up his handicap Van.. In a very sharp switchback curve as we dropped down into my valley Ernie felt the sidecar wheel raise and corrected it by following a driveway out of the middle of the curve.. Once in the driveway the hill was a bit steeper and the drive a rutted out gravel surface.. Ernie did his best to control the sidecar riding it out to the bottom of the drive but unfortunately a truck and a car where parked in his path.. I was there within seconds and did all I could to help but the Lord decided to end Ernie's years of suffering in a way befitting a great man and Motorcycle rider.. Ernie died that sunny afternoon doing what he loved and after seeing friends he hadn't been able to visit in a couple of years. He is missed by many and was honored at the NKHR clubhouse with a biker wake that will be talked about for years... With his wife Alice and his children in attendance the stories and good memories unfolded throughout the evening... Ernie was a unique man who lived life to the fullest and always tried to let his friends and family know how much he cared about them.. Ernie was known for his little sayings and remarks that always were right on track.. One of his often heard comments was "No Negative Waves" and this was the theme for his going away party. With a large number of people in attendance as the rain drizzled the guys from the NKHR sent him off in style that only real riders would understand... Rev. Jerry Spegal ( a close personal friend)spoke a few words and was right on in his feeling having rode numerous times with Ernie and a few of his friends... His son Shawn then stood up , said a few words about his feelings and appreciation for Ernie's friends and told of what it meant to him to know his father had the best people in the world as friends. Good job "Superman" Shawn You opened a few eyes to the family side of Ernie and his wonderful way of dealing with adversity. The Boys at the clubhouse gave a 21 gun salute followed by his son saying just as his father would have " what are you idiots doing standing out in the rain? don't you have anything better to do?" We all laughed and agreed he would have felt the same way being a man who didn't want a fuss made over him or anyone inconvenienced in any way for him.. We retired to the warmth and comfort of the clubhouse where Ernie had asked that his memorial fund from the NKHR be spent to supply all who attended a cold drink and a belly full of food.. Many people brought covered dishes which were appreciated. The evening was full of stories about a great man but one thing the stories all had in common was the respect and pride of being a real biker. Ernie and I traveled many miles together for the last 20 plus years and met many people. His determination to continue to ride his bike long after losing his leg 10 years ago was very inspiring to many who met him. He will be missed by many who loved him and respected his determination when time after time he was faced with adversity. A man who was a real inspiration to all who met him. We can only hope when its our time we can face death with the same class Ernie did, doing what we love and after a great day with close friends.. Like Shawn said " Ernie won, even in dying, He went on his terms.. his way"....

Deb Clark

Deb Clark, devoted wife, mother, friend, and freedom fighter passed away on
the morning of Jan. 21, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Deb was the former secretary of KMA District # 8 and like the rest of us she
loved motorcycle riding.

Details concerning the funeral are being worked out and I will pass them
along as soon as I receive them.

Condolences and support may be sent to her husband and former District # 8 & 15
Vice Director Gary Clark at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Arnold Chasteen

Arnold was the Treasurer for the Northern District #4 during some difficult times. He helped in any way he could to support the organization and see it grow. His wisdom and counsel will be dearly missed. Arnold had a sudden heart attack when leaving work one evening while rifding his motorcycle. He veered of the road and into a field. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers. Here are a few words from his wife Connie.

"After a year and a half I still have people coming up to me and telling me they have met Arnold and he had treated them good.That he was a good man.and he would help someone that needed a few dollars or just some advice.We all miss him I know he is watching over us. " Connie Chasteen

Big Dave Burns

I have been watching the "Memorial Page" and I thought I would add one. "Big Dave" Burns, He was a good friend of mine and many others in the org. He was a former District Director in Louisville, KMA/KBA member and ABATE of Indiana member. I'll send a picture; this ones of Breeze and him and his bike, and a gag stick from his memorial. Born 6/29/1957 died after a motorcycle wreck in Sturgis S.D. 8/6/2002.
Thanks, Greg

Michael Kessinger

Michael Kessinger, 46, formerly of Beaver Dam, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was a self-employed contractor and a member of the Kentucky Motorcycle Association, Contractors of Kentucky and The Hawg Club. Michael was born Nov. 29, 1960, to the late Carl Kessinger and the late Alma (Moseley) Kessinger. He is survived by his wife Melisa (Howell) Kessinger; one son, Carlos Howell of Glasgow; one sister, Sharron Bullock of McHenry; two brothers, Carl Dean Kessinger of McHenry and Thomas Kessinger of Madisonville; six grandchildren: Samantha, Victoria, Dakotah, Alanis, John Michael and Robert Ray. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007. Funeral services will be at William L. Danks Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, with the Rev. Scott Flener officiating. Burial will be private.

Robert "Rocky" Hollis

Robert "Rocky" Hollis

Rocky is a man surely missed, a man with a heart as big as a mountain.

Rocky was always our Santa Claus every year in the "Toys for Tots."

Veachel Wayne "Train" Cloyd

	The Motorcyclist's Prayer Lord, I pray as I ride today, please keep me safe along the way, Not only me, but other riders too as they perform the jobs they do. I know, God, that as I ride in life's race I, the cyclist, must set the pace. But in this ride of Life I pray, help me lord along the way. Although, I know I must set the example, Help me to believe, that with God, I'm not life's gamble.	In Memory of
		Veachel Wayne "Train" Cloyd
		Born October 27, 1937
		Died August 6, 2005
		Service Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:00 PM
		Conducted by Bro. David Stearns
		¬†Resting Place Old Mt. Herman Cemetery

Sonny Boyd

Sonny Boyd, long time Director of District # 5 had a heart attack and passed away at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday December 15, 2006. Sonny was well liked by everyone and he was a great asset to the organization.
The Kentucky Motorcycle Association/ KBA extends our deepest feelings of sympathy to Sonny's family, friends and our own brothers and sisters in District # 5.

Elvis Willis

	Elvis Willis
	Born March 11, 1926 Island Kentucky
	Died August 28, 2006 Owensboro, Kentucky
	Service 11:00AM Thursday, August 31, 2006 Master Funeral Homes Livermore Chapel
	Burial Island Community Cemetery McLean County,Kentucky

Vickie Pruden

	In Loving Memory Vickie Pruden Born Friday October 20, 1967 Died Thursday August 24, 2006 Services Held At James H. Davis Funeral Home Chapel 2:00 PM Sunday, August 27, 2006 Conducted by Rev. Lawrence Carter

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