Farewell to Henry Griffin--World Champion!

[FIXIT]

It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with all of you the sad news that Henry Griffin passed away Saturday morning, May 21. He suffered a fatal asthma attack. Henry was a member of FRC Team 120 for the past four years, and building robots and competing with them was all he could think about every year when FIRST season started. Henry, with his optimistic attitude, often told everyone that we would eventually win it all -- and we did. This year Henry saw his dream come true: Team FRC 120 became the 2016 World Champions.

I’ve included a link to a local Cleveland news article that tells his story. Please remember Henry in your prayers. He was a true World Champion!

http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2016/05/aspiring_engineer_high_school.html#incart_river_ho me

I've also included a link to a gofundme page that was set up to help bring Henry to his final resting place.

https://www.gofundme.com/257wt7gs

Thanks!

[Poseidon5817]

My condolences to Henry's family, friends, and team. It is always hard to lose someone close to you in such a shocking fashion.

[frcguy]

I am very sorry to hear about Henry's passing. Everyone at Team 5940 sends our condolences to Henry's family, friends and teammates.

[smitikshah]

My thoughts and prayers are with Henry's family, friends, and team members.
It is very warming to know he achieved such an important goal to him before his shocking passing. Sending condolences on behalf of team 2869.

[The other Gabe]

Asthma's such a #^$$@% disease. heartfelt condolences to his families - home and robotics

[EmileH]

May I send your team and the family of Henry my biggest condolences.

My only hope is that in the stands with all my fellow students is that one kid who will make big advancements in cancer, healthcare and of course, asthma.

Wishing you all the best and congratulations on your worlds win!

[MooreteP]

My thoughts, prayers, and tears for Henry, his family, classmates, and Team 120.

Cleveland's Team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjsGx4_4hh0) 3:40

[dirtbikerxz]

Oh man, I can only imagine what Henry must have been like. My condolences go out to all his friends and family, this is really terrible news. At least it is a little bit heartwarming that he achieved his robotics goal of winning worlds. Terrible to see a person of his caliber pass away.

[SoCalPhil]

Sending heartfelt condolences to Henry's family & friends. Praying for comfort as they grieve.

[techhelpbb]

May he and those he left behind find peace and goodness.

[Rosiebotboss]

God speed Henry, from Rosie.

[Libby K]

This breaks my heart.

Sending prayers and condolences to Henry's family (and his robotics family). I hope the FIRST community's support can be a source of comfort during this time.

[Wayne Doenges]

FRC Team 1501, and myself, send our condolences to Henry's family, friends and team He will be missed.
Rest in Peace.

[gorrilla]

Wow thats so terrible.

I've had asthma my whole life and I cant imagine the odds of winning champs and then to lose it all like that is so tragic.