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A Tribute to John McCormick |
It was with great sadness that the Darts
Federation of Australia Inc learned of the sudden passing of
John McCormick, Managing
Director of Puma Dart Products in NewZealand on 21st of October
from a heart attack.
On behalf of everyone at the DFA I extend our sincere condolences
to his wife Pat and family at this tragic time.
He had just returned to his home in Katikati, New Zealand a week ago from France
where his company were sponsors of the World Cup in Epinal under his Europe brand
of Bulls. |
John along with his Company was a friend and a major sponsor
of Darts here in Australia. A sincere mate and supporter who
will long be remembered for his camaraderie and generosity to
our great sport, not only as sponsor of our national body, but
many individual players as well. His genuine bigheartedness and
assistance to many will be missed.
Puma Dart Products through John has been a sponsor of the DFA
for the past five years and we had just renewed the contract
for a further five years plus sponsorship for the 2005 World
Cup’s in Western Australia.
John and Puma Dart Products has been long time supporter of the
sport of darts in New Zealand and Australia. He was sponsor of
World Cup lll in 1981 in Nelson New Zealand. In recent years
has sponsored numerous major darts events including the last
three World Cups, put up prize money for a 9-darter at major
events and has also sponsored Pacific Cups, Asia Cups and the
inaugural Americas Cup last year.
His personal contribution to our sport earned him tremendous
respect as a businessman and his encouragement for darts in so
many countries was well known and very much appreciated. John
was always eager to chat about Darts and its potential, and was
always willing to take note to new ideas.
Dart Players and Officials from around the world will miss John
McCormick, fortunately John’s son Peter will carry on the Business,
so the name of John McCormick will last in peoples minds for
a considerable time.
The Sport of Darts is better, thanks to ambassadors like John
McCormick.
To Pat and her family, along with everyone at Puma Darts,
please accept our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy
from the darting fraternity in Australia. |
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