The Missouri USAPL thanks Eric Curry for all his help!!
	Anyone want to try an alternative to the normal, same old boring vactaion? If so, try going with Eric Curry to next year's Benchpress Nationals to perform his brand of one the most punishing activities around. What's the activity? It's called "handing off", or better known as lift-offs. Eric came all the way from Cleveland, OH to work this year's Benchpress Nationals for the sole benefit of the lifters. After doing this at the BP Nationals in 1998 & 1999, the lifters raved about Eric's touch and personal care in handing out to each and every lifter. So, when Dr. Mike Cissell was contacted by Dr. Larry Miller about having Eric come, Mike was more than happy to have Eric's services. As a lifter in the meet, this author has to agree; Eric does a great job giving a smooth handoff. Imagine doing nearly 540 upright rows over a two day period, some being as much as 600 lbs! Talk about pain and soreness. Eric could also be the posterchild for Advil or Aleve pain medicine if he pursued it! Eric, get these companies to sponsor you!	Eric Curry performed over 500 handoffs at the BP Nationals!

	After it was all over, announcer George Huber thanked Eric for all of his work and the crowd roared with thier approval. Then, just before the awards were handed out, George called Eric to the platform for a special presentation. On behalf of the Missouri USAPL, Dr. Mike Cissell presented Eric with one of the custom made best lifter awards the his son Steve had made. Talk about a guy just beaming! Eric was shining, and rightfully so. He put in quite an effort and we appreciated every bit of it. Hats of to Eric Curry! Rick Fowler	Eric pictured above with his award for his help.

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