23 January 2012 - Honorary Judge John KEMBER-SMITH has passed away

Honorary Judge John KEMBER-SMITH has passed away Lausanne – 24 January 2012 John KEMBER-SMITH and Kathy CRITCHLOW-SMITH*    It is with much sadness that World Archery was informed that the Honorary Judge John KEMBER-SMITH (GBR) passed away on Saturday night, 21 January 2012.   John KEMBER-SMITH had just settled in well into a retirement home with his wife Joan. His passing has come as something of a shock to his family and all his friends.   He was one of those who other judges learned a great deal from, a mentor to a number of International Judges from Great Britain, and someone whom they all had a great deal of respect for. Despite being less active, he continued to follow archery news every time he could, and only recently had said how much he was looking forward to hopefully seeing the London 2012 coverage on television.   In 2010 he was awarded Honorary Life Membership of Archery GB for his services to sport in Great Britain.   Our condolences go to John's family and friends.   Graham POTTS World Archery International Judge Edited by World Archery Communication   * John receiving his Certificate of Honorary Life Membership of GNAS / Archery GB from Kathy CRITCHLOW-SMITH, one of GB's Paralympian multi-medal winners who has represented GB at five Paralympic Games from Barcelona through to Beijing.