ABOUT

So, Linwood Francis Booker, my husband, is everything. He’s so kind, thoughtful and loving. And it’s effortless. Booker is easy to love. And I’m so happy to be his wife. Bookers’ intelligence and common sense allow him to take on major tasks with great results. He’s an Air Force Veteran and a LIRR retiree after 30 years. Booker is a Carpenter, electrician, painter, gardener mechanic, cook, and problem solver. Then there’s his creative side. He’s a photographer, videographer, DJ, singer, bass player, sound guy, computer whiz and film editor. Booker is a great family man. Our oldest daughter was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. Shannan passed away 3 yrs. later. My husband was our HERO the entire journey and still is mine. He’s a caring and loving father to our other children. Lin jr, Robert, and Nhiya. And a wonderful son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law. Also, a loving pop pop to Fiona. Our grand dog.

God has blessed me with a son like no other. Linwood, you are so talented in so many areas and there is not a conceited bone in your body. You have such a quiet, gentle spirit as such that when you are around everybody knows it’s gonna be all right. As patriarch of the family, we all look to you. You have been an extraordinary father, husband, brother, uncle and friend. I could go on and on and on with wonderful things to say about you. You are respected and loved by so many people. I love you more than words can ever express. Thank you for caring about me and showing it. I am most proud to call you son. He supported his children in whatever they were into such as Robert and his music or Nhiya in her beauty culture studies or Linwood, Jr in his quests or the support he gave both sisters when in serious health conditions, he was there doing anything he could to help and soften the situation. For example, he flew to Ohio to be with his baby sister during her open-heart surgery. I cannot begin to emphasize what his being there with his sister and Mom meant to us. Boy did we lean on him. No one knows what goes on in a marriage but from the outside looking in, you observed the thoughtfulness and many little things he did/does for Janine. How he speaks to her with respect and concern for her feelings even after being hitched for over 17 years. Her happiness is obviously of the most importance to him. Now one might say he can’t be all that. Well I am here to tell you that he is. May God continue to shower you with His Many Blessings. . Linwood, you are a most kind, caring and generous person. When you see a need, you address it. I want you to have your flowers when you can see and smell the wondrous fragrance. Oh, how I love you, my Linwood.

Lin is a talented individual. As mentioned above he is a master of many talents and skills but I think his love of photography shows in his videos, still shots, head shots, and independent filming where he written, directed and shot a few video shorts that I’m sure many would enjoy. Lin’s artistic expression is clearly seen in his photography and music. What a combination. An inexpensive way to spend time and be creative. (That’s what we did as kids.) As I look back the time has flown by, but his creativity has stayed with him through the hang out days, military days, rearing children days and after retirement. Whether it was music or photography/ Lin has always been true to his artistic expression and the many clients he has worked with and for.

Shannan’s Voice

I speak from the heavens regarding my Dad. There was such precious love, from a father, that I never had Booker took on that role with such passion and grace he made me feel secure he made me feel safe. To add a “S” on parents was everything to me to say Mom and Dad filled me with such glee. Saying my Dad this and my Dad that , fulfilled my dreams My life was easier by all means. So thankyou Father, thankyou Booker, thankyou Dad For that precious relationship that we had.

To PoP, Linwood F Booker Sr “The man who takes care of everyone And makes sure they are off in the rite direction. Wise Guy of many talents..creatively, musically, scientifically the Greatest to ever do it ! Grill KinG of Caramelization at the cookout, and DJ on the set. Keep up with him to see what he has in store for you next!” – LFBJR

daddio!!! whattup shun?! ‘thank you’ is an understatement; and all we have in enGlish, so i have to make a new word: let’s Go w. ‘ERF.’ everyday i become more of you, but somehow im always only half way there. artistically and morally. ERF for direction, an imaGe, and a map to beinG a man. PLUS far-out, innovative thinkinG. PLUS never givinG up on what you KNOW is possible. whewww, bookerrr!!! when you fiGure out how i can repay you, send me the bill ahaha. unless you see somethin different for yourself this year, take out the Grill and caramelize, put on the chunes and harmonize. just dont hurttem hammer! happy birphday!!! -the middle on

Big hand covering, holding small

To the man that made me tall 

You’ve wrapped me with love and creativity and the corniest jokes of them all. 

To practice passions is a privilege in which you’ve always provided the space to prevail. 

Even when I’d fall down… you’d stomp real hard and say Bad Sidewalk! And never ever labeled a fair try a fail. 

And so life happens and with the magic instilled, Big Man Upstairs and I have created rails… and trails…. Prep plans for hearty meals…. I’m so happy you’ve fed me with food for thought. For the way you loved my sister and for nothing I sought. You set the standard. Anyone you see in question I already overstand cannot touch my frequency. Got me realigning my tangible goals frequently… so at bare minimum we all feel proud and free. My dad did double after double after double just so we could eat. So he could treat. Santee Clause and Uncle Bill Roy have always been Powerful Male Figures of Giving,  Love and Treats. Jokes on whose shapes are what for feet. And the best griller to ever slice a Nathan’s hot dog well done with a stack of waffles and onions on as breakfast meat. We crash, you teach. I was driving Miss Daisy first in LI streets. You believed in me. So I want you to see. But it’s mostly that you set me up fully. I can open my own door, but let him do it. N when it’s home Reno Demo don’t be scared just get to it . If you want to change, grow, educate or even be something, then you could do it. And if you capture the moment real real good… while keeping up with the latest technology of course and transferring media files….. with a clear photo, tellin’ a story, you can always live through it.