This was posted by Todd Jarret on Facebook. I hope it is ok to put it here. I know both of these men deserve recognition.
Thanks,
Bill
We keep losing some great individuals way to soon. Philip Hemphill Retired Law Enforcement from Mississippi passed last week. If you ever meet Philip you will never forget him. Full of life wherever he stood. An amazing shot and a winner on an off the range. Truly will miss him.
Dick Metcalf passing would be sad for me in many ways. If you ever shot at PASA Park in Barry. ILL it was an awesome fun place over the years. He built one of the 1st major Practical Shooting Facility that most will not forget. He put USPSA/IPSC on the map for decades. Dick was also a great gun writer for many publications over the years.
For me winning my 1st Nationals Championships on those grounds will be something I will never forget. If anyone remembers the 80's and 90's at PASA leave a comment below.
RIP to both of these men and there contributions to the Firearms Industry.