A memorial plaque for Shorty Steve that was made by fellow Honda Fury enthusiast, 'Mental', was given to Rich, manager of the Deals Gap store located at the starting point of the Tail of the Dragon in Robbinsville, NC. Shorty Steve spoke of his time on the first Dragon Run and said it was the best ride he had been on when it came to the ride, the brothers and the fellowship. A piece (gauge face) of Shorty Steve's bike recovered from his wrecked bike was placed in the plaque along with a photo of Shorty riding the Tail of the Dragon, a patch and the following words, "May the sun shine upon you and be your guide and may you find contentment in a simple sunset. To the Dragon I know go - Think I will stay a while. Rest in Peace Shorty Steve."
