CLEMSON, SC (FOX Carolina) – An Upstate woman said the visiting Hells Angels motorcycle club members are helping keep her late son’s memory alive.
Christy Hubbard shared her experience on Facebook Wednesday, on what would have been her son, Clay Porter’s 21st birthday.
She said Clay took his own life in September of 2018 for reasons that the family still does not know or understand.
Hubbard said she set out Wednesday morning to “spread love and kindness in honor of Clay’s birthday,” so she went to Clemson, where she encountered a group of bikers, as the Hells Angels are in town for their annual summer rally.
Here’s what she said happened next:
If you know me… I am not intimidated easily and I literally think these guys were more worried about this crazy lady than I was worried.. Anyways I asked if I could talk to them for a second and of course they said yes, I gave them Clays card and a bracelet and asked if he could ride along with them on their rides. I told them his story and how today was his birthday. Of course I cried, and let me tell you the compassion that poured out of this motorcycle group. They told me Clay would be with them and asked if they could pray for me and my family. So right there in the middle of Comfort Inn parking lot in Clemson, they prayed for me.”
She went on to say that she learned an important lesson from her meeting Wednesday morning, and hopes it’s one others can learn from as well.
“The Hells Angels have a stigma that is carried with them as much as the word suicide does. We all have to knock these walls down and realize there is much more inside the book than just the cover we see on the outside. We have to take time to get to know others, to care, to show compassion and love one another! God did not put us here to hate and judge. So today I ask you, in honor of Clay, to smile or engage someone you normally wouldn’t. You never know what you might find, just like I did this morning.”
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28 responses to “An Upstate woman said the visiting Hells Angels motorcycle club members are helping keep her late son’s memory alive.”
Love these articles, keep them coming. And God bless claydon f
amily,and clay. Manuel
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Just because we ride hard,party hard, fight hard and don’t seem to give a shit we do. Us bikers may seem to not give a shit we do. We may be badasses who kick some ass but let me tell you we love even harder than we fight,that’s why you don’t cross us. We care about our families,our brothers,sisters and there families. We have big hearts to match our beards and sometimes our mouths but in general we are kind compassionate people who will give the shirts off our backs. Share the road and don’t be a toad and someday your son or daughter may be riding with us. Love your fellow man and remember a drunk,or drug addict,or anyone addicted to something is still a person who may want help but to ashamed to ask. My point is we’re all equal in God’s eyes and mine. Don’t fucking judge your fellow man or woman, you may be in there shoes one day. ROTTEN RONNIE/ INDEPENDENT HARLEY DAVIDSON RIDER.
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That’s right God doesn’t discriminate…Only people if ya keep Your God in mine you will grow spiritual.God is with us All…
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Nice story. Condolences to the lady who lost her son. The Hells Angels are some of the greatest men I have ever had the pleasure to meet and know.
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Until reporters decide these guys are human beings and treat them as such, always with the terminology (outlaw motorcycle gang), which they are not! Are the Eagles, Moose and VFWs treated this way (some shady stuff in those places!) These guys are husband’s, father’s, grandfather’s and they are GREAT GUYS! Quit taking others word about the club and ask the members!!!
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My Condolences to you with the passing of your son. May God continue to bless and guide you. The Hells Angels are some of the most compassionate individuals on the planet. They are always having benefits and runs to raise money for so many cheritable causes. The Toy Run is an event I have attended at the RSide Club and so many bicycles are bought that Walmart runs out in Lake Elsinore and so much money is raised. I love these guys and their hearts. The stigma that follows them is not deserved. They are truly the best. Felicia
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We’re all brothers in the wind.
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Loved your kind hearted and truthful words
Very well said, and may your son R.I.P.
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This lady’s got the right attitude toward life. I’ve lost people to suicide and bike crashes and every other way possible. Loss never leaves you. You just keep them in your heart and keep on going.
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Any patch holder knows my cousin Tony Rick or Donny Purdy from San Diego Calif please have them contact me 260 494 0367 Rick ft wayne In my Harley was stolen.by as outlaw here in ft wayne . And I want it back 2002 softball custom front end 4inch over take billing front end anyone seeing this bike it’s maroon with saddle bags and a damaged has tank call me it’s Wanted Dead Or Alive the outlaw that had it was Popeye Steve weir
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Were all brothers in God’s eye’s
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So nice of a gang who has people killed, sells drugs that kills and maybe even hooked your kid up w drugs and he killed himself, to help you out. Lol
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Great read as always. Good job “HOLLYWOOD”!
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All Organisation Bikers, whatever they maybe, are okay to get on with even though they’re the way they are.
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So sorry for your loss..the hells angels are awesome bunch of men that have big hearts .i love and respect them.if you need anything they will help you pray and do anything you need..
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Hell’s Angel’s are an illegal gang of bikers. That doesnt mean that they are not compassionate.
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Good Stuff.
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Long live Sonny!
Long live 81!
Gene “Gonzo” Richards.
An 81 Supporter.
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God Bless the Red and white ! They will always be the best ! Salut ! Respect Always !
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This shout out goes out to all especially Toronto East, yes the finest people that walk the Earth R.I.P Terry the tramp. Berdoo
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Well what a great bunch of guys .well done hells angles . My son was killed on his bike on 17.1.2019 coming home .we have runon 17.8.2019 from taree nsw to coffs .in memory of scoot .david betts and liam anderson .angrys son .prizes for the day 5000 2000 2000 i invite all you guys on this run .google scoot s manning river run its on net thanks barry mudguts 0487714264
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That was nice of them and her for putting this story out there because in today world we are labeled on how we dress who you say hi too we should all learn from this story.
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HAAF. Helzy.
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What an amazing story!!
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Refreshing in this sad world
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It shows you should never judge a book by its cover ride free we are all just people who love bikes
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Hell ya theres better one there than on the street safty zone an fuck jus a talk id want pack on enjoy
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