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ABOUT US OUR MISSION HOW IT ALL BEGAN? WHAT HAVE WE DONE? COLUMBUS PARK PAVILION FINALLY REOPENS SHARING A VISION for a BETTER CHINATOWN COLUMBUS PARK (A GREAT LEAP FORWARD) LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ARTICLE HEROES of NY CHINATOWN: REMEMBERING: BOBBY LEE ROBERT LEE ABOUT SPORTS for KIDS in NY CHINATOWN SPORTS for KIDS PICTURE GALLERY SPORTS for KIDS TOURNAMENT 5-17-08 SPECIAL THANKS to ALICE HOM, PRINCIPLE of PS 124 COLUMBUS PARK PAVILION RESTORATION PROJECT OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS & CONTRIBUTORS JACQUELYNN YOUNG INSPIRATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP SHARING a VISION for a BETTER CHINATOWN
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August 2005
** In Memory of Bobby Lee ** Bobby Lee died recently in November of 2004. He was 84 years old. I met Bobby at the Columbus Park ball field while he was doing his morning exercise of Chinese Martial Art’s, Bobby was a retired senior citizen and resident of NY Chinatown. Bobby was instrumental in organizing seniors and users of the Columbus Park ball field against the synthetic turf (fake grass) project proposed by the City of New York. He helped formed and was the "President of the “Columbus Park Exercise Group”. This group which numbered close to 400 members organized together with “Friends of Columbus Park” the campaign against synthetic turf at the Columbus Park ball field. Bobby attended all our meetings and advocated for public park space that seniors can use. He pointed out that parks are not only for kids and teenagers but also for seniors that use the park for daily exercise. While kids and other users have the mobility to go from place to place he often said that "Seniors have no where else to go" and need adequate park space that they can use for exercise and general open space benefits. During our campaign against synthetic turf at Columbus Park, it was Bobby who constantly pointed out that it was “asphalt” not “turf” which was the preferred surface for seniors to exercise. We all need to remember "Bobby Lee" and his efforts. He loved Columbus Park and his community. He enjoyed the camaraderie of exercising together with fellow seniors and working together with all members and friends of "Friends of Columbus Park". He often said to me, "It's important for all of us to work together for NY Chinatown, to fight for what is right for our community". I miss Bobby as a friend and respected ally. I wish his family well and for me he will never be forgotten.
With Respect and Love for a Friend and Ally! Paul Gong In Memory of Bobby Lee President of Friends of Columbus Park ******************************************************************************************** In Memory of .......
Robert Lee (1958-2006) (Founder of the NY Cruisers Athletic Association) NY Chinatown Community Resident .... NEVER to be FORGOTTEN Robert passed away on Saturday, December 30th, 2006. Robert was an individual dedicated to the kids of NY Chinatown, founding the NY Cruisers in 1980, he has been an icon in NY Chinatown Asian basketball and a strong supporter of establishing a "Youth Center" in the NY Chinatown area. He was active in Friends of Columbus Park's activities , participating in our "Sports for KIDS" program at PS 124, Showing films in the park and being active in trying to make NY Chinatown a better place to live. Please join us as we honor & remember Robert Lee. ******************************************************************************************** Article Remembering ROBERT LEE taken from NACBA 27th Annual North American Chinese Basketball Association Invitational Tournament Magazine Mesa, Arizona, May 25-29, 2007
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