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Father of the 500 Gram Dies
Cam Starr passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at the age of 77, after complications following surgery.
Cam was truly a legend in the fireworks industry. Starting his career in 1947 at the age of 11, he became well known and respected as the owner of Starr Fireworks in the Dakotas. He was the inventor and manufacturer of Starr Strobe Pots, Starr Aerial Shells, and some of the best American-made fireworks on the market.
Cam was known as the "Father of the 500 Gram". Cam opened up a whole new world of consumer fireworks for us when he helped create, and fought to legalize, the popular multi-shots that had been limited to only 200 grams before his efforts.
Cam was the founder of the National Fireworks Association, which has become the largest fireworks trade show in the US. He was currently serving as president of the NFA, after being reappointed in September of last year.
Those who knew Cam best, will remember him as the ultimate salesman. It was always a joy to listen to Cam when he was selling. He could paint a picture with words like no one else, and really make you feel the enthusiasm and love he had for fireworks.
Cam Starr will long be remembered and missed by his family and his many fireworks friends across the country.
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