Team Member Passes Away
 

Team 1114 and NiagaraFIRST.org regret to inform FIRST community of the passing of one our freshmen, Kevin Heins.

Kevin was in his FIRST year with the team, but had already made his mark, showing great committment and skill while piloting our robot at the Kickoff Robovation Challenge.

In honour of Kevin, Team 1114 has decided to dedicate the current season to his memory. Our 2005 robot will now be known as "Simbot Kevin".

For those who attend competitions in Waterloo, Toronto and Atlanta, I will make a notebook available in the 1114 pit, where members of the FIRST community can leave their condolences for Kevin's friends and family. Please stop by and leave a note if you have the time.

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This is terrible news. I'm really sorry to hear this. My best wishes are with his family and friends. I'll definitely leave a note in Atlanta.

-Bill

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What a horrible loss. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and teammates.

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that's terrible....how sad at such a young age.....

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I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of a fellow FIRSTer, I give my deepest condolences to Kevin's family, friends and team. I wouldn't miss signing that book for the world.

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I am also very sorry and will leave a kind and encouraging note to the family.

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It's always painful to lose someone...best wishes to his family (biological, FIRST, and otherwise).

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This was very sad news when I heard it myself. I didn't know him all that well, but I heard he did an amazing job as the robovation driver. I know he will be missed by not only his family, but all his friends at FIRST.

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Thank you CD for all the kind words.

Kevin was a great team member of 1114. His performance at the robovation challenge was jaw dropping. I couldn't believe the poise that such a young student showed under that pressure.

I hope that his parents, friends and family can find the strength do deal with this loss.

To all of the CD community. Life is not always as long as we hope it to be. Appreciate what you have. Live life to it's fullest and make the most of every day. We can make a difference.

Thanks again for the support.

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I'll definitely leave a encouraging note while down in Atlanta. It's truly a sad thing to lose someone so young. I send my best to the family and friends.

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Wow... such a young life taken so quickly... This is one of those things that we're not going to understand while we're on this planet. My condolences to those who knew him.

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My prayers are with Kevin and his family. This is tragic. May peace be with all who knew Kevin.

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

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Prayers to Kevin's family and his teammates through this tragic time.

From my family, and team 84 -
Ashley

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Deepest sympathy to all of you and yours.

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Im very sorry about what happened to Kevin. I will keep him and his family in my prayers at night.
-Court-