The Widows Sons are an independent group of international Master Masons who ride motorcycles and have organized to perform the laudable undertaking of aiding and assisting the Widows and Orphans of Master Masons, to promote Freemasonry in the world of motorcycling, to promote motorcycling in the World of Freemasonry, and to support local charities. All views and opinions of the Widows Sons International Motorcycle Riders Association are solely those of The Widows Sons. The Widows Sons do not speak for, nor intend to attempt act as representatives of any Grand Lodges, Symbolic Lodges, affiliate bodies of Freemasonry nor Freemasonry in general. The Widows Sons are not affiliated with any Grand Lodge nor are they an affiliate of any Masonic bodies. The Widows Sons are an independent group of international Master Masons who ride motorcycles and have organized to perform the laudable undertaking of aiding and assisting the Widows and Orphans of Master Masons, to promote Freemasonry in the world of motorcycling, to promote motorcycling in the World of Freemasonry, and to support local charities. All views and opinions of the Widows Sons International Motorcycle Riders Association are solely those of The Widows Sons. The Widows Sons do not speak for, nor intend to attempt act as representatives of any Grand Lodges, Symbolic Lodges, affiliate bodies of Freemasonry nor Freemasonry in general. The Widows Sons are not affiliated with any Grand Lodge nor are they an affiliate of any Masonic bodies.
There was a young man who had just begun, He was a willing worker and a Widow’s Son, He was raised on the level and died on the square, Was buried in the hills and only three knew where…
We meet upon the level and we part upon the square.
The Widows Sons Masonic Motorcycle Riders Association and its chartered chapters are an affiliate of the Widows Sons Masonic Motorcycle Riders Assoc., Int’l. We are a non-brand specific riding association, so no matter what brand of motorcycle you ride (minimum 500cc) and you are a Mason, you are welcome as a member. All membership is subject to a vote of our active members. Our Masonic members are an internationally based group of independent Masons who have joined together to simply share the thrill of riding with other members of our fraternity.
We do not intend to speak for or represent any Masonic body. We simply want to share our passion for riding with all other Masons who ride, and have some fun while we do it.
We are a social riding association, which happens to have set one of its membership requirements to include being a Mason in good standing. Our name comes from certain aspects of the Masonic fraternity, it is not intended to instill fear or appear threatening in any way.
We are not territorial and do not condone illegal activities by our members. All we ask is that our members act in a way that will reflect well on our association, our Fraternity, and motorcycling in general.
We have an association patch worn by our active members in the United States comprised of a picture of the Widow, the words Widows Sons, and the name of our local Chapter. We also wear a Square & Compass patch (as we are entitled to do as Masons) to denote our personal fraternal affiliation. This is not a part of our colors; it is simply a common custom among members of our Fraternity to wear this symbol. Our International members wear a slightly different patch depending on their local customs, but all use the words ‘Widows Sons’ and proudly display the Square & Compass.
We strive to be friends and on good terms with all other clubs, associations, and riders we share the road with.
We realize that wearing “colors” is a serious matter and wear them appropriately. We understand there are clubs that have been around for many years and we respect that totally! We realize we are able to enjoy many of our riding freedoms thanks to the many clubs, associations, and riders that have ridden in the wind before us.
Our patches allow other riders to know who we are and where we are from. We wear the name of our Chapter simply to identify where we are from not to claim any territory.
We ask all our members to wear their patches proudly and to always show respect for all other clubs, associations, and riders. We do not take sides or involve ourselves when it comes to other club or association politics.
Our members are also individually, members of ABATE, HOG, AMA, and other similar motorcycling associations. We come from all walks of life, including veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement.
If any prospective members or others have any questions or would like more information about the Widows Sons we encourage them to contact us.
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