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Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame 2026 at Cradle of Aviation Museum

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
June 13, 2026 – POST IN PROGRESS –

14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame luncheon

Guests lunch in CAM’s vast atrium:

“Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon 2026

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. A Blue Angels Grumman F-11A Tiger supersonic fighter is suspended from the ceiling above guests in the 4-story, glass-walled atrium where the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon is held. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• NOTE: Click each photo to see larger version

Inductees & members of CAM’s Board:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. Speaking on stage, Dr. JEFFREY HOFFMAN, a former NASA astronaut, is one of three 2026 inductees into the Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame at its 14th annual luncheon at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Inductee Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. L-R, JOSHUA STOFF, Curator of Cradle of Aviation Museum; inductee Dr. JEFFREY HOFFMAN, former NASA astronaut; and ANNE SHYBUNKO-MOORE, Chair of CAM Board of Directors & CEO and Owner of GSE Dynamics Inc, pose for photo at the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon. Hoffman and Shybunko-Moore were holding an illustration depicting him during his NASA years. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Inductee Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. Dr. JEFFREY HOFFMAN, a former NASA astronaut, is a 2026 inductee into the Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame at its 14th annual luncheon at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Representing inductee Lt. Quentin Roosevelt:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. L-R, JOSHUA STOFF, Curator of Cradle of Aviation Museum; ANDREW ROOSEVELT, representing the family of inductee Lt. Quentin Roosevelt; and ANNE SHYBUNKO-MOORE, Chair of CAM Board of Directors & CEO and Owner of GSE Dynamics Inc, pose for photo at the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon. Roosevelt and Shybunko-Moore were holding an illustration of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Representing inductee Lt. Quentin Roosevelt:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. L-R, Deputy Commander BILL BROCHU, of cadet Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron 288; ANDREW ROOSEVELT; and ANDY PARTON, President of Cradle of Aviation Museum, are at the 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon, at CAM. Buchner had just presented a 288 Challenge Coin and a squadron patch to Roosevelt, who represented the Roosevelt family. Lt. Quentin Roosevelt was an inductee. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Representing inductee Lt. Quentin Roosevelt:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. L-R, ANDY PARTON, President of Cradle of Aviation Museum; ANDREW ROOSEVELT, holding framed illustration of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt; Deputy Commander BILL BROCHU, of cadet Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron 288; and cadet Lt. DAVID WALSH, also of Squadron 288, pose for photo at the 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon, at CAM. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Cadet Civil Air Patrol Squadron 288 Challenge Coin & Squadron Patch:

Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. The cadet Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron 288 presents a 288 Challenge Coin and a squadron patch to Andrew Roosevelt, who represented the inductee Lt. Quentin Roosevelt’s family; CAM President Andy Parton; inductee Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman; and others, at the 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon, at CAM. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Why

• FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Garden City, New York, U.S. June 8, 2026. L-R, Deputy Commander BILL BROCHU, of cadet Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron 288; ANDREW ROOSEVELT; and ANDY PARTON, President of Cradle of Aviation Museum, are at the 14th Annual Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame Luncheon, at CAM. Buchner was presenting a 288 Challenge Coin to Roosevelt, who represented the Roosevelt family. (© 2026 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

2026 Long Island Air & Space Luncheon: my Photo Gallery

Cradle of Aviation Museum: cradleofaviation.org

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron: ny288.cap.gov

Lt. Quentin Roosevelt: westernfrontassociation.com/remembered-on-this-day/july/14-july-1918-flight-lieut-quentin-roosevelt

Igor Sikorsky: sikorskyarchives.com

Jeffrey Hoffman:

• NASA Johnson Space Center Oral Histories Transcripts: 4/2/2009 – 11/3/2009 – 11/11/2009 – 11/17/2010

• MIT – Jeff Hoffman: xprize.org/people/jeff-hoffman

• “Space Torah” children’s book: amazon.com/Space-Torah-Astronaut-Jeffrey-Hoffmans/dp/1951365194

• “Space Torah” documentary: spacetorahproject.com

• Biographical Data: nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hoffman_jeffrey.pdf

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The Art Guild: Looking In, Looking Out

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
October 14, 2025

T.A.G.’s Doorways Frames & Windows exhibit, The Art Guild
Exhibit on view through Oct. 25, 2025

Looking at artists, art, & their fans

Attending The Art Guild’s ‘Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out’ reception was an inspiring, fun opportunity to get more familiar with my new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens on my Nikon Z8.

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. DAWN DE LEO points to the photograph she purchased, Mike DiRenzo’s “Greeting the New Dawn,” at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

• JUROR & AWARDS

SEUNG LEE, the Juror of Awards

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. SEUNG LEE, the Juror of Awards, poses next to his mixed media on canvas “Children Refuge,” during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Click: Sueng Lee with his art (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Seung Lee presented awards to:

• First Place – Lonely Optimism – PAM GRAFSTEIN
• Second Place – Through the Window of Time – ALICE RIORDAN
• Third Place – Ivory – JULIA CARPIO

Honorable Mention:

• November, 14th Ave – ALAN KLEIN
• Portals II – KEVIN LONG
• Cuisines – JOAN STEVENS

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. PAM GRAFSTEIN poses near her photograph “Lonely Optimism,” the First Place winner, during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com).

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At left, PAM GRAFSTEIN chats about her photograph “Lonely Optimism,” which won First Place, with a fellow guest during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com). Click: wider view of art on display

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. KEVIN LONG poses next to his collage “Portals II,” an Honorable Mention winner, at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At right, ALICE RIORDAN, poses next to her oil painting “Through the Window of Time,” the Second Place winner, during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Click: Alice Riordan outdoors (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. L-R, President SHELLEY HOLTZMAN and one of the exhibiting member artists are chatting during The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. DAVID WOLLIN, a Board Member of The Art Guild, poses next to his photograph “Home in Venice,” at TAG’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. At left, DAVID ROSE talks with a fellow guest at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Rose’s photograph “The Dress” is at top center. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. MARC JOSLOFF poses next to his graphite drawing “Cat with Plants,” at The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. JOHN MICHEALS attends The Art Guild’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception, where his photograph “Closed for the Season” is on display. Click: Micheals with his photograph. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. L-R, DIANE LUGAR, a Board Member of The Art Guild, and KATIE BELLOMO, the Gallery Director of TAG, attend its Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. Bob Stuhmer’s marker, pen & ink illustration “Homesick” is on wall at lower left. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com) Click: Lugar and her photograph of cat at window, “White on White”

• THE ART GUILD

TAG continues to grow its wide range of art offerings, including:

• adult classes & kids classes
• summer camps
• workshops
• exhibitions – call to artists
• events: foto Thursdays – lectures

• FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Manhasset, New York, U.S. October 5, 2025. HEATHER SCHWARTZ, Assistant Director of The Art Guild, is walking behind the entrance doorway during TAG’s Doorways, Frames & Windows Reception. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

T.A.G.’s Doorways, Frames & Windows: my Photo Gallery

The Art Guild: theartguild.org

ARTISTS’ LINKS+
• Matt Bodkin: mbodkin.com
• Julia Carpio: instagram.com/juliac.art
• Dawn De: @howabouthuntington • #howabouthuntington
• William Grabowski: williamgrabowski.com
• Pam Grafstein: pamgrafsteinphotography.com
• Lisa Grossman: facebook.com/lisa.k.grossman
• Shelley Doppelt Hotzman: shelleyholtzman.com
• Randy Ilowite: randyimages.com/portfolios/people.html
• Marc Josloff: josloffgalleries.com
• Alan Klein: alanklein.com
• Seung Lee: seungleeart.com
• Kevin Long: instagram.com/kevycuts
• Diane Lugar: dianelugerdesign.com
• John Micheals: johnmicheals.com
• Alice Riordan: spotonartgallery.com/collections/artist-alice-riordan
• Joan Stevens: facebook.com/joan.stevens1
• Bob Stuhmer: bobstuhmer.com
• David Wollin: davidwollin.com

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Manhasset, New York, U.S. Oct. 5, 2025. DIANE LUGAR attends The Art Guild reception for its ‘Doorways, Frames & Windows: Looking In or Looking Out’ juried exhibition. (© 2025 Ann Parry, annparry.com)

Remembering Astronaut Jim Lovell

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From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
Sept. 26, 2025

“You’re all, by the way, all astronauts. You’re on a spaceship called Earth. And we have limited resources. So we have to learn how to live and to work with those resources and other people.” – Jim Lovell at Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex, July 27, 2004

On August 7, 2025, when I heard NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, the Commander of Apollo 13, died that day, it immediately brought back me back to when l had the incredible luck to attend his lecture at Kennedy Space Center twenty-one years earlier.

• VIDEO 1: Jim Lovell 2004: In the beginning; “Lost Moon”:

Being at the right place – the space center – and time – the afternoon of July 27, 2004 – to catch Jim Lovell’s lecture is one of the most serendipitous points of my life.

My husband Len and I were on a cruise and had the choice to go either to Disney World or the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that day. Of course, this space nerd picked KSC.

Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. An armrest from LM-7 “Aquarious” removed upon reaching Earth prior to re-entry is on display at The Cradle of Aviation Museum. It is the only remaining piece of the Apollo 13 Lunar Module. Plaque inscription: “A PART OF AQUARIUS, LM-7 RETURNED TO GAEC PERSONNEL IN APPRECIATION FOR A JOB WELL DONE. FROM THE APOLLO 13 CREW JAMES A. LOVELL, JOHN L. SWIGERT, FRED W. HAISE” (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Soon after we arrived at the center, we spotted a big sign announcing, in words to this effect:

Captain James A. Lovell , Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, is speaking here this afternoon, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the release of Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, which he co-authored with Jeffrey Kluger

Following the lecture, Lovell will sign hardcover copies – bought at the KSC Gift Shop – of that book, which the 1995 movie Apollo 13 was based on.

I could hardly believe it!

• VIDEO 2: Jim Lovell 2004: Rocket Safety, Wernher von Braun:

We got on line early enough to get seats, thank goodness. As I remember it, the lecture hall was not all that big. But I could be wrong and remember feeling such an intimate speaker-audience connection because Lovell was so personable, so warm, so engaging.

I captured only parts of Lowell’s speech because my camcorder was low on something, battery power or storage space. So I’d record only a few minutes at a time. And, oh dear, yes, the handheld videos are shaky, since I was usually looking at Lovell, not the screen.

• VIDEO 3: Jim Lovell 2004: Vomit Comet Toilet Tests:

Jim Lovell’s 2004 presentation was fascinating, funny, thought-provoking. That helps explain why I’ve continued to think about it, and keep track of the videos of it, over the following decades.

But, because it was over twenty years ago, and I did not remotely inherit my father’s photographic memory, I don’t remember any specific details beyond what you yourself can enjoy when you watch the three videos posted here.

After Lovell’s talk, he invited us all to follow him out to the hall and over to the book signing area.

Our seats were near the aisle next to the door, so Len and I were one of the first ones behind Lovell.

But, unfortunately, I couldn’t take a place at the front of, or anywhere on, the line because earlier I’d decided to buy his book right after the lecture, instead of before it. (I figured that way I wouldn’t have to lug the hardcover book around before the lecture, and wouldn’t have to buy the book at all if we didn’t get into the lecture.)

That sad piece of penny-wise-pound-foolish bad judgment ended up meaning we didn’t have time to buy the book and then wait on the quickly growing line before it was time to get on the bus to return to our cruise ship.

But I was no longer heart-broken by the lost opportunity once I realized I was so much luckier to see and tape Jim Lovell’s lecture than unlucky to miss getting him to sign a copy of Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13. ∎

FEATURE IMAGE (at top of post): Photo-illustration created using photo of a “Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. March 25, 1928 – August 7, 2025” sign next to looseleaf binder visitors can write a message on, at Cradle of Aviation Museum. Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

This page from the binder has messages to Jim Lovell from several Cradle of Aviation Museum visitors, including myself:

Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. The Cradle of Aviation Museum tells the story of flight. It honors the legacy of Captain James A. Lovell Jr. (1928–2025), the commander of Apollo 13. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Cradle of Aviation Museum/Jim Lovell: my PHOTO GALLERY

Video Showcase – Jim Lovell at Kennedy Space Center 2004: vimeo.com/showcase/11826271

Cradle of Aviation Museum: cradleofaviation.org

James A. Lovell: nasa.gov/former-astronaut-james-a-lovell

Kennedy Space Center: kennedyspacecenter.com

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Garden City, New York, U.S. Sept. 25, 2025. A large sign with “Apollo 13: Houston, we have a problem” related photos, forms and info is on display at The Cradle of Aviation Museum. (© 2025 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

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Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame 2026 at Cradle of Aviation Museum

The Art Guild: Looking In, Looking Out

Remembering Astronaut Jim Lovell