In Memoriam

From your Brothers & Sisters - The Long Island Pride Parade Committee

Hunt Glover- 1992 Grand Marshal
Hunt was one of the first Grand Marshals of the LI Pride Parade. He was active in our community as one of the founding members of CERF-PAC and a member of Lambda Car Club and also a member of GLIB (Gays and Lesbians in Brookhaven). Hunt also was a volunteer at Stony Brook Hospital's AIDS/HIV unit. He was also active in the Democratic party, serving with the Suffolk Board of Elections. Hunt touched many lives and he was chosen to be Grand Marshal for this reason. The Long Island Pride Parade Inc. fondly remembers Hunt Glover.

Bill Borman - 2001 Grand Marshal

The following poem was read by Bill's sister, Maureen Borman at a community tribute to Bill that was held on August 24, 2003
"Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well." - Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918), Canon of St. Paul’s Cathedral

On November 28, 2003, Jim Stephens passed away leaving behind a path of activism he blazed with persistance.
Jim Stephens was a friend, and incredible activist. Jim was a Suffolk County Human Rights Commissioner, involved with the Log Cabin Republicans, active member of the Long Island GLBT Network, a grand marshal of the 2003 Long Island Pride Parade, volunteered with Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY) through their Long Island Coalition for Same-Sex Marriage, and an extremely active alumni of Arizona State University serving as President of the Greater NY Chapter.

As a Suffolk County Human Rights Commissioner, Jim brought a voice and visibility of our GLBT Community with respect to human rights. He made GLBT equality an issue, and actively sought opportunities to make change. His work with Log Cabin Republicans helped to cultivate relationships with Republican politicians to advocate for GLBT concerns including the Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act (SONDA) of December 2002 and local domestic partner legislation. Using public transportation, Jim was a pillar of the Long Island GLBT Network always in attendance and contributing vital information about GLBT politics. With LIGALY, Jim contributed by volunteering for youth activities and being involved with the LI Coalition for Same-Sex Marriage to ensure that our right to marry would someday be a reality. Jim always worked behind the scenes – he was humble and quiet, but determined to fight for equality.

We will remember Jim Stephens with warmth, fondness and admiration

Joseph McGarry - Executive Board Member

Joe passed away on December 19, 2003. He served the LI Pride Parade in many capacities, from Volunteer to Executive Board member. Joe was a beloved teacher in the Bronx where he had the opportunity to enrich so many more lives in such a short time.. He will be missed

Maxine Postal - 1999 Grand Marshal
The Long Island Pride Parade Executive Board & Committee are saddened by the unfortunate news of the passing of our 1999 Pride Parade Grand Marshal, former Suffolk County Legislator & Presiding Officer Maxine Postal on January 1, 2004. Maxine had been a great friend to the Long Island GLBT community and attended many of our annual Parade, Festival & Rally, as well as the Winter Ball. Her compassion, dedication, caring and always smiling face will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with Maxine's family and friends at this time.

James Green- 2000 Grand Marshal

We mourn the death of Long Island Ravens MC President, Jim Greene, on May 16, 2005 after a long battle with cancer.
He is survived by his life partner and fellow Brother, Greg Camilleri.

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JEFFREY GLAYZER

It is with great sadness that I must inform the Long Island GLBT Community
of the passing of Jeffrey Glayzer Jeff was an incredible force in the GLBT Community,
and was best known for his work with THE GAY & LESBIAN DEMOCRATS of Suffolk County!
Jeff died on May 9, 2007 after a five month battle with leukemia.
Jeff is survived by his partner of over 32 years Michael Loftus, as well as one sister, Pam,
two brothers, Peter and Roger, and several nieces and nephews.
He will also be long remembered by his many friends of the GLBT Community!
REST IN PEACE,
JEFF GLAYZER