Mabery Memorial Courts in Herrick Park Dedicated, and Young Athlete Who Died in 1972 Remembered - 27 East

Mabery Memorial Courts in Herrick Park Dedicated, and Young Athlete Who Died in 1972 Remembered

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William Hartwell, who called Roy Lee Mabery his best friend, recalled their youth in East Hampton during the dedication of new basketball courts named for his late friend. KYRIL BROMLEY

William Hartwell, who called Roy Lee Mabery his best friend, recalled their youth in East Hampton during the dedication of new basketball courts named for his late friend. KYRIL BROMLEY

Family, friends, the current and former mayor of East Hampton Village and members of the village board gathered around Gilbert Mabery during the dedication of the Roy Lee Mabery Memorial Courts on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Family, friends, the current and former mayor of East Hampton Village and members of the village board gathered around Gilbert Mabery during the dedication of the Roy Lee Mabery Memorial Courts on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Members of Roy Lee Mabery's family and the East Hampton Village Board gathered around the plaque dedicated to the late student-athlete on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Members of Roy Lee Mabery's family and the East Hampton Village Board gathered around the plaque dedicated to the late student-athlete on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

A plaque dedicating the new Herrick Park basketball courts to the memory of Roy Lee Mabery was unveiled on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

A plaque dedicating the new Herrick Park basketball courts to the memory of Roy Lee Mabery was unveiled on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Roy Lee Mabery's father, Gilbert Mabery, center, was surrounded by family and friends during Saturday's ceremony to dedicate the new basketball courts in Herrick Park to the late student-athlete. KYRIL BROMLEY

Roy Lee Mabery's father, Gilbert Mabery, center, was surrounded by family and friends during Saturday's ceremony to dedicate the new basketball courts in Herrick Park to the late student-athlete. KYRIL BROMLEY

The new Roy Lee Mabery Memorial Courts have already drawn people of all ages. KYRIL BROMLEY

The new Roy Lee Mabery Memorial Courts have already drawn people of all ages. KYRIL BROMLEY

Christopher Walsh on Jul 1, 2024
Celebration mixed with solemnity in East Hampton Village on Saturday morning when Herrick Park’s new Roy Lee Mabery Memorial Courts were dedicated. Mabery, a beloved resident and student athlete, drowned... more

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