Liberty Bell Judo Classic

21st ANNUAL
LIBERTY BELL JUDO CLASSIC

Saturday, April 5, 2008 - Juniors - Youth
Sunday, April 6, 2008 - Seniors

Lincoln High School
Philadelphia, PA

LIBERTY BELL JUDO CLASSIC MEMORIAL AWARDS

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ED HUYLER MEMORIAL AWARD
MR. BERNARD MORRIS MEMORIAL AWARD: THE ANSWER MAN
FATHER DAVE MEMORIAL AWARD
SCOTT LATIMER MEMORIAL AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PHYLIS KOIWAI MEMORIAL AWARD

ED HUYLER MEMORIAL AWARD

This prestigious award is given to a person who has dedicated their life to the sport of judo as Ed Huyler did in his lifetime. Mr. Ed Huyler was the coach for the Dojo of Ocean County in Brick New Jersey. Mr Huyler, although a brown belt for many years, produced numerous junior, high school, collegiate, and senior champions. Mr. Jesse Goldstein 1980 Olympian was Sensei Huyler's student. He brought the best out of athletes and expected and only accepted the best from all his students. I was honored to be considered part of his dojo and to act as a pallbearer at his funeral. Ed Huyler was a very special person. Our award in his memory is very prestigious and a great honor for the recipients.	Past Winners Tony Camal Serge Bouyssou (RI) Mr. Bill Doyle (Ohio) Andy Ruggerio (NJ) Teri Takemori(NY) Pernal Legros Clyde Worhten(NJ) Fred Murty (PA) Ralph Reyes (NY) Raimoundo Marquez (NJ) John Anderson (MD) Michael Swain (CA) Charles Cavrich (PA) Lenny Leblanc (CT) Ken Tamai (MD) Colleen Murphy (PA) Evelio Garcia (FL) Jim Colgan (IL) John Miller (CO)	2007 - Mark Roosa Lou, Joe and all the Liberty Bell organization, Just a quick note, now that I've recovered, to thank you guys for the honor of receiving this award. I've always been impressed by the way you take the time to recognize and remember the people that contibuted to your development. I never met Ed Huyler, but I have known similar "unsung heroes' in my judo career. My students were very proud, and embarrassed me again last night in class. We've been traveling to Philly for twenty years now looking for high level competition, and we've never been disappointed. The Liberty Bell is an awesome shiai, and you guys do a terrific job. Thanks again. Mark Roosa - Ulster Budokai
MR. BERNARD MORRIS MEMORIAL AWARD: THE ANSWER MAN

The recipient(s) of this award is a parent(s)/guardian(s) who have assisted in developing the sport of judo through their child or children. The winner(s) do not need to be judokas. Mr. Bernard Morris, "The Answer Man" as referred to by his son, died shortly after Jason won his Olympic Silver Medal at the 1992 Barcelona Games. Mr. Morris did everything he could to help his son realize his dreams. He was always there for Jason. Mr. Bernard Morris has a great deal to be proud of in his son Jason.	Past Winners Mr. and Mrs. Kunihiro (CA) Mr. and Mrs. Bartkus (NJ) Mr. and Mrs. Gibson (NJ) Marvin and Aubrey Levine (who lost their daughter during 911) Mr. & Mrs. Williams- Murray (NY) Pam & Wayne Lee (PA) Mr. & Mrs. William Toll (PA) Mr. Lindsey Keck (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bartowski (CT) Mrs. Cookie Oldfield (IL) Ms. Rebecca Carrabalo Esposito (NY) Mr. & Mrs. Amalfe (NJ) Mr. Jerry Harding (MA)	2007 - Mr. and Mrs. Grunberg (MD) Lou, Mike Grunberg and Anne Marie Grunberg, they are a very generous people. They show up and help set up local tournaments for us, Huio, Shufu, and Maryland Judo Inc. Mike Grunberg is Shufu's registration chairman. At tournaments, he helps with registration, then when registration is done, he moves to the head table to work the brackets and score the matches. Anne Marie either volunteers to work timing/scoring or she referees. Both volunteer to teach beginner's class when they could be working on their judo. Both are involved with the running of the club. Anne Marie is our secretary, she is being groomed to take over the treasurer's job. Mike G comes to our meetings and volunteers for tasks. During our next elections I am sure he will move into a seat on the executive board. They just give & give. It transfers down to the kids, two are referees and competitors. The third kid fights and works the timing/scoring tables. The whole family (all 5 of them) attends referee clinics, competitor clinics, and timing/scoring clinics. Like most judo families, scheduling of all life events occurs around the judo schedule. They hit all the tournaments with our team. They are just super people. We are very fortunate to have them in our club and our Yudanshakai. I appreciate you considering them for the award. Kurt
FATHER DAVE MEMORIAL AWARD

This award is chosen by a committee of Archbishop Ryan Judo Club members. The trophy is donated by the committee. The recipient is a male teen- age competitor. Father Dave before his death, ran a highly successful judo club at Archbishop Ryan High School. Father Dave was an assistant principal at the school. Father Dave has been missed at the school and throughout the Northeast Philadelphia community.	Past Winners Bobby Lee (FL) Blake Tsuyuki (CA) Jeremy Liggett (NY) Chris Sibold (Canada) Michael Spilka (Judo Quebec) Gary St. Leger Roy Dominquez (NJ) Billy Borden (NY) Brandon Greczowski (2)(CT) Roman Zinder (NY) William Sheehan (NJ) Jose Zayas (NY) Jason Jacobs (PA) Gregory Perry (CT) Ben Graham (WASH DC) Jeff Leider (PA)	2007 - Santiago Martinez (FL)
SCOTT LATIMER MEMORIAL AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This new Liberty Bell Classic Award is dedicated to our own Scott Latimer. Each year the tournament will honor one college athlete with a bell and financial assistance to his or her university. It is our hope to be able to provide at least $250.00 to $500.00 to the university for the athlete's tuition. The tournament will accept donations for Scott's award. Anyone interested in donating to Scott's memory can send a check to: Liberty Bell Judo Inc. Scott Latimer Scholarship Fund 9821 Ferndale St. Philadelphia PA 19115	Past Winners 2006 - Adam Moyerman (PA) 2005 - Liz Burns (NY) 2004 - Stephanie Moyerman (PA) 2003 - Olia Berger (Canada) 2002 - Kinanda, Kaure and Taraje Williams-Murray 2001 - Richard Cohen 2000 - Dynell Pidner 1999 - Ms. Iris Feliciano	2007 - Sayaka Matsumoto (CA)
PHYLIS KOIWAI MEMORIAL AWARD

Given in honor of Phylis Koiwai who donated her time to help out annually at the Liberty Bell Judo Classic. The award winner is a referree who shows the same kind of commitment that Mrs. Koiwai showed. This award is chosen by the referree commission.	Past Winners Referee Ferla James Takemori Rich Celloto (CT) Ionel Stoicut	2007- James Takemori (VA)

To nominate someone for an awards, please email the following information to Lou Moyerman or Joe Condello. Name of award, person being recommended, the reason for the recommendation, and your name and contact information.

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