Belcher, Jovan b. July 24, 1987 d. December 1, 2012 Professional Football Player. For four seasons (2009 until his death), he played at the linebacker position in the National Football League with the Kansas City Chiefs. Born Jovan Allen Belcher he attended West Babylon High School in New York and played collegiate football at the University of Maine. While with the Black Bears, he distinguished himself as he earned multiple All-American honors. Signed as a non-drafted player by the Chiefs in 2009, he secured a starting spot with Kansas City in...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) North Babylon Cemetery, Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Grover Jr., James Russell b. March 5, 1919 d. October 14, 2012 US Congressman. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to represent New York's 2nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1963 to 1975. The son of a police officer, he attended Hofstra University and during World War II, he served with the United States Air Corps, whom he was station with in the China Theater. Upon returning home, he attained his law degree from Columbia University and practiced in his hometown of Babylon, New York. Grover...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Saint Josephs Cemetery, Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Keeshan, Bob (Robert) James 'Captain Kangaroo' b. June 27, 1927 d. January 23, 2004 Actor, Comedian, Entertainer, Television Producer. He is best remembered for his long running children's show as "Captain Kangaroo," which was named after his character's trademark red coat, which had large pockets (like a Kangaroo's) containing many interesting objects that he would display on the show. The "Captain Kangaroo Show" won six Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards. He was also elected to the Clown Hall of Fame. Born in Lynbrook, Long Island, New York, he served in the United...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Saint Josephs Cemetery, Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, USA Plot: