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The Father of Pee Wee Polo is Gone By Steve Crowder On September 1st, 2001, we were all devastated by the passing of Artie Cameron, Sr. The sport of polo and the U.S. Polo community has suffered a tragic loss. There are very few men with qualities equal to those of Artie's. His generosity, patience, sincerity and devotion to the sport and his students were second to none. The loss of Arie Cameron to polo and to the many west coast kids and parents who started their polo in California is incomprehensible. Artie has coached and nurtured so many of today's polo players, including some of the best young players in the United States and Canada (Daniel Roenish, Fredrick Mannix, Jeff Hall, Joe Wayne Barry, Jason Crowder, Dawson Ludwig, Matt Gonazlez, Matt Ladin, Toby Wayman, Mariano Obregon, his own son Artie Cameron, Jr. and many others you see when you watch polo anywhere). The young players always knew Big Artie would be there to lend a helping hand whenever junior polo was on. When we stared Pee Wee Polo in 1988/1989 there were 3 to 5 children and 3 to 5 parents to lead the children around and of course Artie was always there on a horse ready to take them on. His son, Artie, Jr., was also involved then, as were most of our children -- but as week went by and some days were cold and practices were early, many parents did not show, but in true Artie Style, he always showed up -- He would never let his troopers down! As the kids got older and improved, so did Artie, advising and encouraging on virtually every play. He was one person who would play with them all, regardless of age or ability. There were times when some of the new kids' parents were unfamiliar with horses or with the sport of polo, but in true Artie fashion, he would take on the new ones with amazing amounts of patience and encouragement, making them al feel like stars and putting all the parents' concerns at ease. Arties' son is a 19 year old, 2-goal player -- but this past winter and even the week before his accident it was Artie, Sr. who was out there with all the new kids on the block. He was still taking them on just as he had done back in the 80's and the kids were still feeling as good. Artie made everyone feel like they were part of the game. It has been 12 years since Pee Wee polo first began and all of our kids are old enough to have their own kids nearly and we as a group have long faded from Pee Wee Polo. Pee Wee Polo has been run on most weekends and there would be nothing surer if you arrived to play or watch Pee Wee Polo than to see Artie out there every weekend. He never missed a game at this ranch in Santa Barbara -- Be it a windy and cold Saturday in January or a beautiful Sunday morning in July. All of your past and present students, their parents and the polo community will sure miss you Artie Cameron and of course those famous word's of yours - "I got him!" Rancho Carinoso will go on and the polo will still go on, but it will never be the same without Artie sitting down to let that new player have a Chukka. We will miss those other famous words; "the man on the ground fouled" and "no blood -- no foul". There is nothing more sure than Artie's first question to St. Peter at the Pearly Gates is "Where are the polo fields?" So long Big Artie -- you will be deeply missed -- but never forgotten -- we will ensure that your legacy will live on. --- Steve Crowder & all the Pee Wee Polo Players	Sept. 5th, 2001 PoloBARN would like to dedicate this Virtual Memorial to honor the memory of Artie Cameron, Sr. If you would like to share your memories, pictures or thoughts about Artie Cameron, Sr., please e-mail your submissions to lynn@polobarn.com All submissions will be posted within 1 to 2 days. You can also fax submissions to Fax: 760-737-9874 or mail them to: Lynn Bremner c/o Digital West Media, Inc. 16855 West Bernardo Dr., Ste. 240, San Diego, CA 92127.  "Artie Cameron, Kim Koepp, and Paco Buxton, watch the featured match from the grand stand in Santa Barbara Polo Club July, 2000." FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2001 www.uspolo.org We regret to inform you that Artie Cameron, Sr. passed away September 2, 2001. It is our understanding that he was riding his bicycle down Toro Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA and clipped the side of a parked truck. He was thrown from his bike and sustained major head injuries from which he was unable to recover. Artie owned a polo field adjacent to the Santa Barbara Polo Club overlooking the Pacific Ocean. He was instrumental in bringing new people into our sport and was especially interested in promoting youth polo. David Cummings, Executive Director cummings@uspolo.org
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