Overcoming  Tragedy With Triumph 

  The Tragedy

  The average life of my grandfather, Proctor Bright, never existed. He was an extraordinary man with extraordinary vision, and accomplishments to prove it. In 2006, Proctor Bright, added another chapter to his life by having his memoirs published into the book, Whistle for the Wind.

  The stage was set. My grandfather and my mother, Mary were preparing to launch a national marketing campaign for their book. The award winning book, was ready and Granddaddy at 86 years old was in perfect health. They filmed a clip on July 15, 2008, and two days later, he was brutally murdered by a teen-age burglar. The teen was in the process of fleeing; he was due in court the next day for robbing an eighty-seven year old man just weeks before.

  We were in shock and disbelief. The outpouring of love and compassion was equally as unbelievable. The wake held the night before his funeral over 600 gathered for a chance to speak the microphone. It was an amazing night.

  The Triumph

  I was privileged to honor my grandfather as I spoke at his funeral. He was responsible for teaching me so much. My parents divorced when I was young; it was my grandfather who taught me discipline, self-esteem, patience and perseverance.

  While speaking, I challenged the standing room only crowd to follow the lead of Proctor Bright, and do something good for someone else, especially a stranger. I pointed out that if everyone in attendance, did just five acts of charity multiplied by the six hundred (plus) people in attendance, it would add up to thousands of good deeds and create a ripple effect.

 Makin It Reign

  I took the challenge, personally. I began by fixing cars and motorcycles for those who were financial strapped. The project got bigger as friends and neighbors pitched in. We undertook bigger projects like feeding the homeless. The people we were able to feed were grateful, but our biggest reward came from the difference made in someone’s life. We were passing on the love, and it felt great. On Christmas Day that year, were had all gathered at my house with bags and bags to pack for each homeless recipient. The skies, filled with black clouds started to dump cold, soaking rain. We thought of canceling, said a group prayer and went anyway. With our cars and trucks were filled with everything from kegs of hot chocolate, coffee, sandwiches and Bibles, we drove miles with the wind and rain nearly forcing us to turn back. Just as we approached the exit, the rain miraculously stopped. One minute torrential rain, the next not one drop. Just as in my grandfather’s book, Whistle for the Wind, our prayers were answered. We served every person.

  Like rain, we wanted to cause the drenching of goodness in the lives of others. After many months of locating our skilled staff, we chose the name, Makin It Reign. We want everything we do, every product we create and sell to be a benefit to those who use them. We want our customers to know we have put our heart and soul into our endeavors. As the light that shown through the life of Proctor Bright, and his book, Whistle for the Wind, we believe our efforts at Makin It Reign, are true lights of goodness that can never be extinguished.  - Ty Darien

  Makin' It Reign, LLC., is a Las Vegas based Custom Motorcycle and Apparel company. The energy of a group of friends who share a passion for improving lives, theirs and people that are less fortunate.  Our goal is to develop industry leading products that will be marketed worldwide. We are people of integrity building products of value, for the comfort and excitement of all. The use of the word “Reign” is both intentional and significant. It is derived from a Hebrew verb “malakh” meaning "to assume royal power publicly.” Our company, Makin' It Reign, envisioned as a leader of superior products, strives unceasingly to obtain the pinnacle of success; thereby enabling us to please our customers and enhance the lives of others, one person at a time.

 Makin It Reign’s headquarters are located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are centralized in the entertainment capitol of the world to position ourselves to the residential location and social activities of our target market.