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John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« on: June 13, 2012, 07:00:42 PM »
For those of you who knew John, John passed away today from a heart attack.  

"R.I.P. John Kemper, the NPC National Vice-President, the NPC New Jersey State Chairman, NPC Promoter, NPC/IFBB Judge, and the creator of The World Famous Diamond Gym, N.J."







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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2012, 07:15:25 PM »
i heard about it about half hour ago, that sucks. i knew kemper since 81 and he was really good people.R.I.P john, he made daimond gym one of the best gyms to train at and he will be missed
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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2012, 07:29:09 PM »
Solid cat. Excellent bodybuilder. Kick ass gym.

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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2012, 07:30:04 PM »
R.I.P.

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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2012, 07:57:37 PM »
beat r.i.p. how old was he late 60's,,,he ran nj npc for yrs and good judge major force
for nj bbing..

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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2012, 08:07:10 PM »
he was 68 i hear

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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2012, 08:42:06 PM »
Very sorry to hear of his passing. Sympathy to family and friends.

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John Kemper
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2012, 09:17:17 PM »
Just read on FB that he passed away. Any info on this?



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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2012, 09:36:22 PM »

RIP

Mr. New Jersey 1974
Mr. Physique 1978
NPC Junior USA winner 1983


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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2012, 09:40:52 PM »
May God rest his soul.

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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2012, 11:04:37 PM »
Mr. New Jersey 1974
Mr. Physique 1978
NPC Junior USA winner 1983

1963

Teen Mr America - AAU, 8th

1964

Mr East Coast - AAU, 3rd

1965

Junior Mr USA - AAU, 2nd

1970

Mr New Jersey - AAU, 4th

1971

Mr Atlantic Coast - AAU, Winner
Mr New Jersey - AAU, 2nd

1974

Mr New Jersey - AAU, Winner

1978

Junior Mr America - AAU, Tall, 8th
Mr Physique USA - AAU, Tall, 1st
Mr Physique USA - AAU, Overall Winner

1979

Mr America - AAU, Tall, 4th

1980

Mr America - AAU, HeavyWeight, 4th
Junior Mr USA - AAU, HeavyWeight, 4th

1981

Junior Mr America - AAU, HeavyWeight, 2nd
Mr USA - AAU, HeavyWeight, 1st
World Games, HeavyWeight, 1st

1983

Junior USA - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
Junior USA - NPC, Overall Winner

1984

Nationals - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 6th

1985

Nationals - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 7th

1987

Masters Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
Masters Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner

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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2012, 01:51:59 AM »
R.I.P

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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2012, 04:09:58 AM »
Wow this really sucks......he was one of my early inspirations.

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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2012, 04:14:35 AM »





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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2012, 04:17:07 AM »

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John Kemper RIP :(
« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2012, 07:23:31 AM »
  :(  john kemper former owner of diamond gym in new jersey has died. heart attack.
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Re: john kemper rip
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2012, 07:36:08 AM »
john will be missed, he was really cool people. he always would take time out and help us if we needed advice on diet or training, he was like a father to us
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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2012, 07:37:50 AM »
John was a great guy.  He helped train me and my wife from 04-06 and we judged in NJ with him from 03-08.  Gonna really miss Kemper.  R.I.P John Kemper

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Re: John Kemper - NPC New Jersey Chairman - R.I.P. 06-13-12
« Reply #18 on: June 14, 2012, 08:54:05 AM »
God Bless and Rest in Peace

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Re: john kemper rip
« Reply #19 on: June 14, 2012, 11:00:58 AM »
How old was he? I remember his gym back in the day.

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Re: john kemper rip
« Reply #20 on: June 14, 2012, 11:24:05 AM »
How old was he? I remember his gym back in the day.
would have been 68 in july
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Re: john kemper rip
« Reply #21 on: June 14, 2012, 11:24:51 AM »
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Re: john kemper rip
« Reply #22 on: June 14, 2012, 11:25:40 AM »
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Re: john kemper rip
« Reply #23 on: June 14, 2012, 11:27:22 AM »
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Re: john kemper rip
« Reply #24 on: June 14, 2012, 11:29:31 AM »
RIP banana hands
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