APA Members Remembered

This page is in memory of those APA members who have passed. Please keep their family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Chris Lamrouex
Chris Lamrouex of Port St. Lucie, Fla., loved to play pool and made a goal to go professional within 2 years. He competed in the APA National Team Championships twice and the National Singles Championships once. Lamrouex passed on July 6, 2007, shortly after asking his mother to join his team, Charlie's Sugar Daddys. In August 2008, his mother played at Nationals on the team in her son's memory; the entire team carried towels with Chris's photo.

Richard Knapp
Richard Knapp of Houston, Del., was a Vietnam Veteran who loved to play pool on his team, Luv & Eight, which he joined in January 2007. His teammates always looked forward to seeing Richard on Monday nights and enjoyed how he joked around with everyone. Knapp passed away in September 2008 from cancer. 

Mark Hadden
Mark Hadden of Bradenton, Fla., could always light up a room with his smile. He was a quiet, soft-spoken young man. Mark started with the APA in December 2007, as a beginner, and was constantly working to improve his game. His team, the 8-Ball Busters, qualified for the National Team Championships in 2008. They decided to make the drive to Vegas, however, Mark passed away in his sleep on their way to the tournament. As much of a blow as it was for the team to lose their silent strength, they continued on and played in the tournament in Mark’s honor.

Robert Henson
Known to his teammates and many members in the Southside APA, Virginia area as “Bob,” Henson was known to be cheerful and brought happiness to others around him.  He played APA in the Norfolk, Hampton, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake areas.  Henson passed on August 14, 2008.

Lisa A. Ritchie
Lisa A. Ritchie of Worcester, Mass., was born in Worcester and graduated from the Worcester Girls Trade School. She was a lifetime member of VFW Post Team (Worcester, Mass.), later named to L.R. Marauders. She was a great friend to many and could light up a room with her smile and laugh. Ritchie passed on July 13, 2008.

Brandon Lee Burton
Brandon Lee Burton of Orange, Texas started playing in the APA Pool League of SE Texas on 5/25/2006.  Brandon played on the team, “No Doubt” out of The Silver Fox in Bridge City, Texas.  He was an avid poolplayer who loved the game.  The team, including Brandon’s mother, Sheila Morris, will be competing in the 2008 8-Ball National Team Championship in August.  Burton passed on July 13, 2008.

Neil Olesen
Neil Olesen was one of Temple, Texas most liked players.  He was the type of person who was always there for anyone.  It did not matter if Neil knew you or not, whether you needed help or just wanted to talk, he would be there.

Dan Forcier
Dan Forcier, APA League Operator Mike Forcier's brother, was known to be kind and caring, with a heart of gold. Since Mike and Joyce first began as League Operators, Dan played on teams 3-4 nights per week in Schaumburg, Ill.  He especially loved his role as captain, and truly enjoyed seeing the progress of his novice players. Forcier passed on July 2, 2008. 

Thomas Odell Cabiness
Thomas Odell Cabiness played in the APA in Spartanburg, S.C. Cabiness originally began playing in the APA League in Chicago. Thomas competed in the National Team Championships in both 8-Ball and 9-Ball and National Singles Championships where his finished 3rd in the nation. Cabiness passed on March 15, 2008.

Dean Percival
Known to his teammates and many members in the Tacoma/Spanaway, Wash. area as “Deano,” Percival was known for his constant smile and good nature. Dean often drank “Duckfarts” for a toast, so after the first night without him, his teammates gathered for a toast of his signature drink. Percival passed in January 2008.

Dave Irons
Dave Irons of Imperial Beach, Calif., was a Doctor of Pharmacology and worked in San Diego with the Poison Control Center. His skill and knowledge as a Skill Level 7 helped his team, "We Fear Nothing," to grow and make the playoffs. Irons passed on December 10, 2007.

Connie Terry
Connie Terry of Plano, Texas joined the APA in 2004 because her son, Matt, was captain of a team that needed a beginner player. Known to hundreds of players in the Collin County APA as “Mom,” her funeral was packed with APA poolplayers. Terry passed in December 2007.

Craig Newcomb
Craig Newcomb served as the co-captain of his team, “Cue for Christ” in Port Arthur, Texas. As an avid poolplayer for about 32 years, Newcomb won over 500 trophies. His four brothers chose to bury Craig in his “Cue for Christ” shirt because it was his favorite. Newcomb passed on November 7, 2007.

Jack Kuzmich
Jack Kuzmich was an APA member for 12 years in Westminster, Colo. He was a Skill Level 6 and collector of vintage cues. Many APA members in the Denver area remember Jack as a friendly and outgoing person. He always looked forward to the APA National Team Championships. Kuzmich passed on October 8, 2007.

*Submissions for APA Members Remembered should be directed to Becky Rosner, brosner@poolplayers.com.