Category: In Memoriam

Sad News | Grant Morrill, Jr. Passes, 10/09/16. Much-beloved throughout his life and career Grant Morrill, 79, died at the Hershey Medical Center, after many years as "Spoony the Clown" and a Zembo Shrine Clown named "Boss". Earlier he had served in the U.S. Air Force (1955-59) and in the U.S. Navy (1959-64) and traveled the world. He was an avid golfer with 18 documented holes in one, as well as a local, state, national and world racquetball champion. He was a long-time supporter of NMRA and was inducted into the Capital Area Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. [ Penn Live article & obituary ]...

Sad News | Grace McAdam Passes, 02/25/16. It is with sadness, but faithful confidence, that I tell you that Grace has stepped forward today to receive her reward in Heaven. Grace lived a very full and complete life, 92 years. Many children, many grandchildren, many great grandchildren, lots of loving relatives, and very many loving friends. Fortunately, God granted us a gentle unwinding process. It has meant so much to me to share the love of my life with you. Thank you all for your support and contributions over the years. Your prayers on Grace's behalf are appreciated, as well as prayers for our family during this transitional time. Fear not, rejoice, Grace is with her creator in Heaven this day. -  Bob McAdam...

Sad News | Dick Kincade passes, 02/12/15 in Divide, Colorado. Dick Kincade passed away February 12, 2015, peacefully at his home, at the age of 89. Dick was a very strong supporter of the sport and especially the NMRA. He was a welcome and familiar face at nearly every NMRA event, and was honored as a 2008 Hall of Fame inductee. He was a career Navy man, a devoted husband, father, and friend to so many. His last competition was with the Men of October event in Sun City Arizona, and he will always be in our thoughts and memory (along with Phyllis, his soul mate and love of his life). His life and times are chronicled in his obituary and in an article published in the Colorado Springs Gazette....

Sad News | Oldest NMRA Member Ben Marshall passed, 09/08/13, after a brief illness. Ben was inducted into the NMRA Hall of Fame in 2011 and will be missed by all of us in the racquetball community.. A comprehensive obituary reports that he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant through ROTC, entered the US Army immediately after graduation and joined the 9th Infantry Division at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina; later transferring to the US Army Air Force for pilot training. He served as a fighter pilot until his separation from the service in 1946. From 1946 until January 1951, he worked as a baker and production manager for Marshall's Electric Maid Bakeries in Mobile. Ben re-entered the service as an Infantry Captain assigned as an Assistant Professor of Military Science and Commandant of Cadets at Marion Institute. His next assignment was with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea. Throughout his Army career, Ben served in Command and Staff positions in the U.S.,...