Abrams, Calvin Ross 'Cal' b. March 2, 1924 d. February 25, 1997 Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as an outfielder for 8 seasons (1949 to 1956) with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox. He appeared in his first three and half seasons with the Dodgers, mainly as a backup outfielder. After playing 10 games for the Dodgers in 1952, he was traded to the Reds. Before the beginning of the 1953 season he was dealt to the Pirates, and proceeded to have his best year...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Star of David Memorial Gardens, North Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA Plot: Garden of Moses Section, Lot 205, Grave 1
Kaan, Mayo b. March 2, 1914 d. July 9, 2002 Folk Figure. He claimed to be the original model for Superman. Kaan was a body builder and personal trainer. He was introduced to the movie publicist Art Moger who introduced him to high school students Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (they created Superman), both of whom denied that Mr. Kaan was the model for Superman. (Bio by: Laurie) Star of David Memorial Gardens, North Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
Shamir, Nadine Renee b. February 9, 1972 d. December 2, 2004 Electronica Singer/Dance Musician. Born Renee Shamir in New York, but raised in Miami, Florida, Shamir is best known for her recording of the 1995 dance song, "Set U Free," which she recorded under the name of Nadine Renee. Renee also recorded the 1989 song, "Where Are You Now," the albums, "Say You'll Stay" in 1989, "Let's Make Love" in 1995, "Next To Me" in 1999, and "Oasis of Love," and "Turn Out The Lights," both in 2000. Renee passed away at the age of 32, on December 2, 2004, at the North...[Read More] Star of David Memorial Gardens, North Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA Plot: Judea Mausoleum Section J