Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Al's expert advice and assistance has helped many a team get their robot running (mine included). When I was with 201 last year, and our swerve drive wouldn't run, a friendly gentleman in tye-dye was there to lend us a helping hand. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor, Al!

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Hey Dad! Way to go! I guess it's good you got it considering neither Mark or I are on the team anymore. I swear, you're going to be retired and you're still going to be a big part of WildStang! Congratulations!

Karen.

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Al,
I've already told you congrats in person, but i dont think it can be said enough, CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS! You definately deserved this one, your amazing, all that you've given to all of us, all the time you've put in, your commitment, your dedication, your understanding and above all, how much you care. Your willingness to help out any team that you can, constantly inspires me to do as much as I can. Thanks again Big Al. You rock my socks off.

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

I think this is one of those "not a question of if, but when"...congratulations Al!

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Well deserved, congratulations Al.

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Congratulations Al!
When we got the word in Cleveland, everyone was thrilled.

Hope you're enjoying a little spotlight!

John

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Congratulations and thanks for all the help you have given over the years!

You certainly deserve this!

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Congrads Al! Your the man! :]

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Al, Congrats on the WFA. Thank you for all the help you have given to not only myself but to each and every team you have helped. See you in Atlanta!

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Congratulations Al. Well deserved. You make us all proud.

It has been great working with you and getting to know you over the past year - amazing that a gig with a wanna-be band can start a great friendship. :)

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Congrats Al. You are truly an inspiration and awesome resource to us all.

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Congrats Al!

Very much deserved. Your contributions here on CD, as well as the rest of FIRST, have been very valuable. I am glad I finally got to meet you in person at the Boilermaker Regional. Hope to see you in Atlanta.

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Thanks everyone for the great comments. Here it is two days later and I still cannot believe it. The students on Wildstang kept their choice a secret and even my wife didn't know. Thank you to all the people who congratulated me at the Midwest Regional, it was like having a birthday party (a really big one) with all the friends a guy could want. In addition, a great award is made greater when it is presented by WFA winners. You can't imagine what it is like to walk up and have Bill Beatty, Andy Baker and Ken Patton waiting to hand you a special award and to congratulate you in person. Add to that becoming part of a group of individuals that includes friends like Paul Copioli, Jay Tenbrink, Darryl Noble, Sean Schuff, Scott Ritchie, Dave Lavery and all the others I am proud to know and those I have yet to meet.
Good luck to you all and I hope to see you in Atlanta.

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Al, I said it before when you recieved the Unsung FIRST Hero title, and I'll say it again...

Congratulations! Because you deserve it!

Re: Al Skierkiewicz wins regional WFA Award at Midwest Regional
 

Congratulations Al! I just returned from the Denver regional (and congratulations to Jesse Johnson for receiving the Denver WFA), and saw that you had won the Midwest WFA. Watching you in action with Wildstang at IRI and other events has provided a wonderful opporutnity to see the passion and excitement that you bring to your team. And your words of wisdom on this forum make clear your skill as an educator and informed source of knowledge. Your WFA is well deserved!

-dave