Category Archives: Lincoln Park Memorial Day Parade

That Homesick Feeling

Posted on August 27, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

My tribute to Steve Avallone, was a classic example of the type of article that I loved to write for the small town weekly. That Homesick Feeling By Richard Mabey Jr. In a few weeks, I’ll turn 63. There is … Continue reading →

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48 Years Later

Posted on June 27, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

I had kept a poem, inspired by my playing the bass drum in my high school marching band, in an old box for 48 years, before publishing it. 48 Years Later By Richard Mabey Jr. On the seventeenth of May … Continue reading →

Posted in 1968, Be Strong!, Believe in yourself!, Boonton High School, Boonton High School Marching Band, Determination, Drums, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Friendship, Giving, Grandpa Mabey, Healing, Homecoming, Kindness, Leadership, Life's Dreams, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Memorial Day Parade, Memorial Day, Memory, Never give up!, Poetry, Small Town America, Spiritual Lesson, Wisdom | 2 Comments

The Passing Parade

Posted on June 26, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

A photo of Boonton High School’s marching band, in a parade in Boonton, NJ. Sincere thanks goes out to my friend, Bill Accinni for providing this great photo. The Passing Parade By Richard Mabey Jr. In September of 1967, I … Continue reading →

Posted in 1968, Boonton High School, Boonton High School Marching Band, Drums, Encouragement, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Memorial Day Parade, Memorial Day, Memory, Small Town America, Stand Tall | 1 Comment