
David, or as everyone knew him, “Rabbit“, died several days ago. Rabbit was way too young to die and it underscores the uncertainty of just how long any of us will be here.
As news of his passing spread, I was taken back by the wide range of condolences that have poured in. Some were from friends and co-workers, but what really surprised me was the wide range of fair folks that knew and had special feelings for him.
Rabbit didn’t have a mean bone in his body. He was kind and caring. He would help anybody do anything without a single thought of what wasin it for him.
Rabbit assisted the show in many thankless ways. Everyday at opening time he would patrol the Midway as the “Uniform Police.” Ironically Rabbit did so in his beige shirt, brown vest, jeans and of course, his famous cowboy hat. If you didn’t know better you would think he was a duly sworn deputy at one of our Texas events.
Rabbit’s legacy is not as simple as how Rabbit lived his life. For me, his legacy will be for us all to remember to be kind to everyone and take the time to pay attention to others (and their) needs, for we cannot be assured of a chance to do it tomorrow.
Frank Zaitshik


Other Carnival & Fair News
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9/22/2023
Wyoming State Fair Brings On Everyday Ag and Grandstand Thrills -
9/20/2023
Hubert "Chip" F. Bullard III Passes -
9/20/2023
Illinois State Fair: State-Funded $58.1 Million of Fairground Improvements Enables Consecutive Years of Record Breaking Attendance & Spending -
9/18/2023
Over 1 Million Rides Given at the California State Fair -
9/15/2023
Coos County Fair Oregon – Free Admission for Day One and Daily Fun -
9/14/2023
Iowa State Fair: New Manager, 13 Republicans, Jason Aldean & Its 2nd Highest Attendance -
9/12/2023
Overcoming Heatwave Days: Attendance & Spending Increase at York Fair -
9/7/2023
California Mid-State Fair Celebrates Lucky Number 77
Amusement Park News
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9/22/2023
Alabama's Tropic Falls at OWA Waterpark Grows Bigger -
9/15/2023
First Thrill Ride Coming to Manhattan -
9/8/2023
Legoland New York Expands for 2023 Season -
9/1/2023
Wild Adventures Theme Park Expands -
8/24/2023
Expansion and Changes at Great Coasters International -
8/11/2023
Helm and Sons Amusement Company Reopens Playland Amusement Park -
7/28/2023
Aerie Force One Makes Summertime Debut at Fun Spot America -
7/21/2023
Western Playland Amusement Park Plays Another Day