1955 - 2017
The concept of the
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge came to Jim in the form of a dream—one thousand
warriors riding one thousand horses charging into battle to defend the weak and
innocent, to be a force that would bring justice to those wronged, and to stand
in the gap between despair and hope.
Jim was an artist and created some truly amazing
pieces of work. His creativity and drive
knew no bounds. It brought many amazing
things and took him to many amazing places in his lifetime.
To say Jim Red Cloud,
was controversial would be an understatement. Sometimes that controversy would
be thrust upon him through no fault of his own while at other times he would
boldly step into the fray to fight a battle he believed in; he was a force to
be reckoned with. Another truth about Jim that cannot be denied was the size of
his heart. He was compassionate about what he believed in and stood his ground
when faced with an immovable obstacle. He portrayed this level of determination
with regard to the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. He ensured the Challenge was
not just another motorcycle event but rather formulated a concept that
sharpened iron. He ensured any who participated in the Challenge would cross
the finish line a better person; it was his guidance, direction, and support
that made the Challenge what it is. By his actions he created a family that
spans the globe and we are a better people because of it. He restored hope in
those who needed it and gave us all a venue whereby we could accept a
responsibility, recognize a determination, and acknowledge a courage we did not
know we possessed.
To any who
participated in the Challenge Jim was more than just the event organizer; he
was a friend, a brother, and a mentor and he gave a piece of himself to all who
knew him. Jim is gone but that piece of him that lives in all who knew him
drives us; we take that responsibility seriously.
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