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TRINA PARKS
July 3, 2023
DON WAS ABOUT 15 YEARS OLDER THAN I. I met him when I was a teenager, thew the dance world.
He was in Donald McKayle's original dance company (1960's, I joined Donnie's 2nd company, in 1966). So we had close dance connections. I didn't actually dance with him, but was involved with him at LACHA and with several dance events, when I taught there, in the 1980's.
I became close with Don, speaking, with him periodically, until a few weeks before his death. Don was a wealth of (dance) knowledge and I miss our talks together.
Keny Long
July 15, 2021
Be Encouraged, family and friends Don Martin was an amazing friend and gift to us all. He shared the authentic Lester Horton with so many people: I was fortunate enough to have studied under him @ The Inner City Cultural Center. I have treasured memories, and I plan to plant a tree in his honor.
Dr. Vicki L. Hughes
July 13, 2021
My first cousin, my friend. You´ll be missed.
Ka-Ron Brown Lehman
July 13, 2021
Ka-Ron Brown Lehman
July 13, 2021
Ka-Ron Brown Lehman
July 13, 2021
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love with me. I will always be grateful that your trusted and believed in me. You have always had giant wings, now you can use them to fly high above the clouds and amongst the angels and stars. You will always live in my heart.
Gloria Calomee
July 12, 2021
Deepest condolences. What a talent, and such a lovely man. RIP Don!
Rene Hunter~Gordon
July 11, 2021
May your brilliant spirit continue on in love, truth and peace!
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