The Sons of Silence are a motorcycle group who were founded in 1966. The Latin phrase shown in their logo -- Donec Mors Non Separat -- means Until death separates us. Their logo features the "1%-er" logo, which refers to the statement made by the American Motorcyclist Association in the 1950s that 99% of bikers are not trouble-makers, the other 1% are "outlaws." CNN Money: The Hells Angels' Devilish Business... (November 30, 1992)
When a group of men were arrested in connection with a plot to assassinate Barack Obama in August 2008, Fox News reported that the men were affiliated with the Sons of Silence and described them as having ties with "white supremacist" organizations.Herald Sun (AU): Fears of Plot to Assassinate Barack Obama As... (August 26, 2008) One of the men was reportedly wearing a Sons of Silence t-shirt. A spokesman for the Sons of Silence said the men were not affiliated with the motorcycle club.The Aging Rebel: Sons Of Silence Slandered (September 3, 2008)
Obama Assassination Threat
On August 25, 2008, three adult men and one juvenile were arrested during the first night of the 2008 Democratic Convention in Denver, Colorado. The men, Nathan Johnson, Shawn Adolf and Tharin Gartrell are suspected of possibly plotting an assassination of Senator Barack Obama. It has been reported that the men arrested have ties to the Sons of Silence.Herald Sun (AU): Fears of Plot to Assassinate Barack Obama As... (August 26, 2008)
History Channel Gangland
The History Channel featured a show in 2010 regarding the Sons of Silence. The show featured footage from Colorado Springs which was featured by Money magazine as America's Best Place to live. The show highlights the presence of the Sons of Silence in the town and their pride in their outlaw image. The Sons are one of the fastest growing motorcycle gangs in the US. Members of the group were interviewed as a part of the series. Some chose to remain anonymous but share their experiences as a member. One member states if all chapters joined together it would take the Army to take them down.
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In the news
Speculation has arisen that the men involved with the possible assassination threat against Barack Obama might have ties to the Sons of SilenceHerald Sun (AU): Fears of Plot to Assassinate Barack Obama As... (August 26, 2008)
