All these people, who if they were here, would insist that we continue on in the Mardi Gras tradition which is "Let the good times roll" and not wait to follow your dreams.

Nettie Davis - owner of world famous Vinton's Restaurant in the French Quarter of Lake Wales - beautiful lady who exuded hospitality to all who came in contact with her - she co-founded Lake Wales Mardi Gras in honor of her husband Vinton Davis who passed away and requested a celebration of music and dance -- passed away December 1, 2001.

Marc McClernan - promoter and president of Mardi Gras for many years -- co-hosted "Your Show" with Pat Turner on WIPC radio 1280 AM -- many Mardi Gras people and musicians were on the show over the one year he was part of the show -- wonderful friend to us - sorely missed - he passed July 10, 2001

Scott and Liz Haxton - owned Mechanical Consultants on Orange Avenue - great friends of Mardi Gras - gracious host and hostess - Liz was Queen of Carnival -- they belonged to the Legion of Zombies -- sadly missed by all who knew and loved them - passed together on May 30, 2001.

Others not pictured:

Al Rattey - Musician & former Prince
Delores Baldauf - past President
Crys Anderson - former Secretary
Panama Francis - Musican, Advisory Board Member & Grand Marshall
Nat Adderley - Musician, Advisory Board Member & Grand Marshall
Herman Macy - former Prince
Charles Tillmanl - first Prince
Nick Arpino - former Prince
John Marsh - Benefactor
Emil Jahna - Benefactor