IAN HEMPHILL

How can I be silent, how can I rest, when He whom I loved is dust, and I too shall die and be laid in the earth?

Ian and I attended Miquon Upoer School. I remember him as a boy; very bright, always inquisitive and sweet. I am very sorry for his family’s and friends’ loss.
Zikronah livrakha

I thank you all for the memories and the heartfelt gratitude.
Peace

We just learned of the news today (5/14/12). We are shocked and will definitely miss him at Hemlock Hall. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hemphill Family. Susan, Paul and Anthony Provost

My family and I are both shocked and saddened to hear about your sudden loss. Ian was the volunteer that rowed with my son, Chris, in the PA Adaptive Rowing program on Wednesday nights, and also Chris's partner for the 2010 Bayada Regatta. In addition, Ian was a born teacher; he never failed to offer his assistance or share his knowledge. When Chris, who attends the community college in Montgomery County was worried about taking a history course, Ian offered to make adaptations for him if he...

"He who was my companion through adventure and hardship, is gone forever ..."

Tony Waters
My sincere condolences to The Family

To The Hemphill Family,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ian's passing. I first got to know him as I walked through Brandywine St. and watched how meticulously he was in taking care of his red Volvo.

Later in conversation I learned that he was a member of Malta Boat Club knew many of the same people on the River and an avid rower, as am I being a member Of Penn ACRC. We shared many a conversation about Boathouse Row and rowing with the intention of getting...

I am the Executive Director at PA Center for Adapted Sports. Ian was a valued volunteer in our program, Philadelphia Adaptive Rowing/PRPD, and always kind and generous with his time. He was free with sharing what he knew, and unafraid to tell you!
The athletes with disabilities who were lucky enough to row with him benefited from his expertise. I will remember him most, standing on our dock, looking around to see where he could be most useful, and putting himself to work getting the...