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Merrick, New York, U.S. October 24, 2021. Merrick Fall Festival, presented by Merrick Chamber of Commerce, has family fun, including carnival rides and food.

One of a kind Merrick Fall Festival

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (annparry.com)
October 28, 2021

Though this year’s Merrick Fall Festival sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce was scaled down, there were bands, booths and fun food to enjoy. And children could, and did, spend hours on the rides if they were lucky enough to have an all day pass.

Guitarist in band at north end:

““Merrick,

Merrick, NY, USA. Oct. 24, 2021. Guitarist performs in band outdoors at the Merrick Fall Festival, sponsored by Merrick Chamber of Commerce. (© 2021 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

SCOTT BRINTON:

“Magician Romeo

Merrick, New York, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. SCOTT BRINTON, executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers, helps at the LI Herald booth during the Merrick Fall Festival. Also, Brinton is a special assistant professor in the Lawrence Herbert School of Communications at Hofstra University. (© 2018 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

SPIRIT SKY DRUM:

““Merrick,

Merrick, NY, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. SPIRIT SKY DRUM musician performs at her booth at the Merrick Fall Festival. (© 2021 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

RYAN CRONIN:

““Merrick,

Merrick, NY, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. RYAN CRONIN, Democratic challenger for Nassau County Comptroller, meets visitors at the Merrick Fall Festival. (© 2021 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

One of a Kind:

““Merrick,

Merrick, NY, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. Chalk markings indicate location of the “One of a Kind” booth at the Merrick Fall Festival. (© 2021 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)

Merrick Chamber of Commerce booth, & stage:

““Merrick,

Merrick, NY, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. The Merrick Chamber of Commerce booth is next to a band performing on a portable stage during the Merrick Fall Festival. (© 2021 Ann Parry/AnnParry.com)


FEATURE PHOTO (at top of post): Merrick, NY, U.S. Oct. 24, 2021. The Merrick Fall Festival, sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, has family fun, including carnival rides and food.


Merrick Fall Festival 2021: my PHOTO GALLERY

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Requiem for Booker T. Gibson

From LONG ISLAND – by Ann Parry (ann-parry.com)
March 18, 2016

Instead of writing this right now, I’d be at Booker T. Gibson’s funeral at Union Baptist Church in Hempstead, if I’d learned about his March 10th death sooner, rather than a few minutes ago when I read his moving obituary by Herald reporter Scott Brinton.

Merrick, New York, USA. May 27, 2013. Veteran Booker T. Gibson at Annual Memorial Day Parade 2013, hosted by American Legion Merrick Post No. 1282, with ceremony at Merrick Veteran Memorial Park. (Ann Parry/Ann Parry, ann-parry.com)

Merrick, New York, USA. May 27, 2013. Veteran Booker T. Gibson at Annual Memorial Day Parade 2013, hosted by American Legion Merrick Post No. 1282. (© 2013 Ann Parry, Ann-Parry.com)

Booker was an active member of the American Legion Merrick Post 1282, and I’m a member of its Auxiliary. We first met on December 10, 2011, at the Northport VA Medical Center, where he played piano to accompany our AL Post members singing Christmas carols to patients. Which was more mesmerizing and expressive: Booker’s big bright eyes, his hands as they played, or his warm personality? I can’t decide.

Close-up of Booker T Gibson's hands as he plays piano at Northport VA medical Center, on Dec. 19, 2011. Light vignette. (Ann Parry/Ann Parry, Ann-Parry.com)

Northport, New York, USA. December 19, 2011. Close-up of Booker T Gibson’s hands as he plays piano at Northport VA medical Center to accompany American Legion Merrick Post 1282 singers. (© 2011 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)

Years ago, filmmaker André Joseph contacted me to license editorial photos for EPYX Productions’ 2013 documentary film on Booker T. Gibson. When we spoke, Joseph’s deep respect for Gibson was clear, as it was later in his 2013 documentary:

AJ EPYX Documentary film:  Book T. Gibson: A Teacher’s Journey

Writing this visual requiem, I feel both sad (quite sad) and profoundly grateful to have known and photographed fellow Merrokean, fellow teacher, fellow lover of music, Booker T. Gibson.

American Legionnaires, Booker T. Gibson at right, riding in classic car in Merrick Memorial Day Parade on May 28, 2012, on Long Island, New York, USA. America's war heroes are honored on this National Holiday. (Ann Parry/Ann Parry, ann-parry.com)

Merrick, New York, USA. May 28, 2012. American Legionnaires, Booker T. Gibson at right, riding in classic car in Merrick Memorial Day Parade. (© 2012 Ann Parry/Ann-Parry.com)

Booker T. Gibson playing piano:  GALLERY

Scott Brinton/Herald Life:  Booker T Gibson Obituary

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