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It saddens me to say that a member of our very own, Team 1345- The Platinum Dragons, is very ill. Arefin Bari has been stuck upon by a serious health condition which may disrupt the contribution he makes to the team and the FIRST community.
It is very hard to summarize Arefin's contribution to FIRST in a few sentences but he is always trying to push others to their maximum potential and strives to be the best while still upholding integrity and gracious professionalism. Arefin continues to inspire many other young minds from a day to day basis.
He will be admitted to the hospital tomorrow (the 25th) in order to receive a test which may decide his future presence in FIRST. I believe the least we can do for Arefin is to send him our prayers and support while he is struggling through the roughest part of his life. Who knows, he might not have a temper for once...lol

Thank You, Aakash Gihwala (Team 1345)

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Arefin, we'll miss you while you're gone, and welcome you greatly when you return. Our wishes and prayers and support go out to you from me personally and from all of team 375.

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Arefin is the Rox0rz. Keep it up man, we're all behind you.

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Arefin, it is sad to hear this. We all hope that everything goes well.

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Your contributions to the FIRST community are endless, and we all wish that your contributions continue in the future. I as well as all our team members wish Arefin Bari the best of luck. We will pray for you tomorrow at our meeting.
Good Luck!

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Arefin, you have done a lot here for FIRST and ChiefDelphi, providing answers to people like me who need help. I hope for the best and that you may regain full strength.

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Thinking of you, Arefin, and also of the team.
Jane

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Fin. From the first time you shared this news with me a few weeks back I have been both speechless about what you are going through, and also concerned as well even though I may not have been able to chat with you as much as I can lately.

I may not have all the answers for you buddy, but by taking this huge personal step tomorrow I hope it will lead to the answers you seek and then a speedy recovery.

We will all be waiting to hear from you, and thinking about you in your time of need.

Keep in touch!
Hopsital better have wi-fi darn it!
Right? :D
if not, we are only a phone call or text message away buddy!

Sincerely,
Elgin Clock and all your friends on 237.

Get well soon kiddo! :)

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Best wishes on a speedy recovery, and hope to see you back in action shortly!

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Fin, your awesome, were all here for you man

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We're all here for you Fin. You can get through this. I have faith in you. If you ever need to talk you know where I am...

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I really hope you feel better soon Arefin. You have been such a great friend. Hope that everything becomes well and that you are able to come back and talk to us all soon enough.

Scott

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fin!!! get well man!!

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Arefin, I wish you a speedy recovery. Arefin is the first person that I met from the CD forums and has offer great advice to me and the FIRST community.

Get well Arefin.

Like Laura said, we are all here for you.

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Ari-man,

Get better, buddy. My thoughts and prayers are for your speedy and healthy recovery.

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

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Fin, I hope you feel better man. Thanks for all the advice and everything. Have a speedy recovery and remember, YOU'RE THE MAN!

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Fin

Hope everything works out and you get better soon. I hope to see you back in FIRST soon.

Ryan

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I really would hate to see such a positive individual go like this... my thoughts are with him. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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Arefin,


I hope you bounce back and return to us soon, I have been very much impressed with your exacting attention to the cool mechanical things out there in FIRST ! Best regards!!! Get Well !!!

Dave

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Hey Arifin:

I'm so glad you are getting this taken care of. Be Brave We will pray for strength and comfort.

Let us know if you need us

Wendymom and all of Team 1902

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Arefin-
I may not have had much contact with you, but watching your team and designs has been a huge inspiration to me. Also, several comments you've made have been the sole reason I stayed active here on CD. And so I'm behind you with all my well wishes and prayers. Semper Geekus, man!

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You always seem to be straightforward and speak your mind; I like that, good luck and get well soon. I know how much it can suck to be in the hospital, so get well.

If you're well enough later on and can make it to champs, I'll be sure to get my team to stop by.

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Arefin,

I care about you a lot. Please get better.

- Genia

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Arefin,

Get well soon so you can continue to inspire us. We'll be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

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Arefin,
Prayers of healing are coming your way from Connecticut this morning...

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Arefin, you're bouncing back from this one.

(Hey, saying things as a declarative sentence worked for getting me down to Mayhem as a referee.)

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Arefin,

We didn't always get along and had our fair share of battles, but at the same time it has great working and competing with you these past 6 years. I'm thinking about you and praying for you to get better buddy.

Matt

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Arefin, you gotta get better soon. You know that no excuss is great enough to get you out of FIRST. I'm praying for you and I am sure that we will see your posts back here soon.

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hey Arefin, I know this is only text...but god do I hope you get better. I've been out of the loop, and I'm curious as to your ailment. You've got my best wishes my good friend, take care of yourself...or else.

~Greg

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Good luck Arefin... thoughts and prayers from all of 1676.

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Get better Fin. I don't want to see FIRST without the lil cheerful man from FL for a long time.

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Arefin, you are in my thoughts. As you can see by the responses in this thread, you mean alot to many people. Maybe, once you are feeling better, Tytus and I can take you out to dinner without having to force you into the truck. :p

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Ari,
You know we are with you. Get better right away. I want to see you in Atlanta.

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Arefin,

I'm scrolling down these posts and recognizing all of the names and I'll add mine even though it's only that of a newbie to the community that you've never spoken to. Don't forget that there are a great many people who come to chiefdelphi without much advice to give, simply to find out some helpful information or see how else they can tackle their technical problems. In that respect, I feel like I've known you for a good long while, and I know I'm not the only one. I, and surely every quiet chiefdelphi member, hope that you feel better.

:]

- Polina

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Arefin...there are so many of us from S.P.A.M who have benefited from your hard work and dedication to South Florida FIRST teams. You are one heck of a great person and our prayers are with you this day.

Eric

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Arefin,
Stay strong kiddo!
My thoughts and prayers are with you!

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Arefin, we're all here for you.

p.s. My dad knows a thing or three about doctoring, so if you ever need ANYTHING [and I mean anything]you know where to find me.

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Arefin - Thoughts and prayers are with you man. I hope all this positive energy brings good things.

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Arefin darling,
Stay stong and I hope you pull through!!! If you need anything let me know.
-Kelli

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I sure hope all goes well and he kicks this thing. I sort of always thought he would be fun to have around as a team member when he was younger and as a mentor as he got older so I can see how your team is pulling for him. Get well man!

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Hang in there bud.

If I can make a comeback, so can you.

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Arefin:
Sending you thoughts and prayers from snowy Rochester! I hope all goes well and you can get well soon!

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Think of it this way. at least you didn't set yourself on fire

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Get better Arefin, seriously, I can't imagine going to IRI and you not being there. :)

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Arefin, I have only got the chance to meet you once in an elevator in Atlanta last year, but I have heard of how much you do for FIRST in Florida. Your contributions have meant alot to the FIRST Community and here on CD. Get better soon!

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Arefin, stay strong and get well soon.

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Arefin I was able to meet you several times during my FIRST student career and I am looking forward to meeting you now that I have graduated. I hope that you get better soon and get back onto CD. Best of luck

-Kyle

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If you need me to duct tape you back together, you've got my cell number.

My family is praying for you bro.

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Get better soon, Arefin!! The Yetis thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Team 1126 SparX will lift you up in their prayers and thoughts. Get well soon and keep inspiring!

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Arefin, get well soon. You have done so much to inspire and teach everyone in the FIRST community. My thoughts are with you. Get better.

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Arefin, hope you get well soon. My prayers are with you.

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Arefin,

You know how much I love and adore you. My prayers and thoughts are always with you...you know who to call if you ever need anything. Everything will be okay, darlin'.

Yours,
Dori

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Fin,
You already know where I stand, but in case you don't. You have my number and you can call any time. You're strong, you can make it through anything.

In my heart always,
Sara

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Arefin,

I know you have to get better, because my camera loves you and I need to get lots more photos of you! You are one of the reasons IRI is so great and I still can't believe you thanked us (team 116) for letting you help fix our robot! You're just that kind of wonderful!

You're in my thoughts and wishes!

Heidi

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Arefin we may see somethings diffrently but my thoughts and prayers are with you get better soon buddy. Can't wait till the Fl regional. Our condolences from all of 1251 as well.

-Drew

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Arefin,

I enjoyed working with you at the Florida Vex Championship this past December. You were a fantastic emcee! I hope you are feeling well soon. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael

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Arefin,

While I don't know you in person... I can't help but think that I've grown to know you over these forums. The person that I know is kind, thoughtful, courageous, and just an all-around good guy. You continuously help everyone you can out, and don't give up when somethings not going your way. So I'm just saying that my team and I would all be proud to meet you at the next competition we both attend... when you get better here in a couple of days that is.

:D,
-Cody

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Hope you get well soon arefin, and this visit clears things up. If you get bored give me a call maybe I'll come down and dj a party in the hospital room! I'm sure they'd love that lol.

P.s. Can't wait for the Florida Regional man, its gonna be some good times.

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Arefin,

You will get better! I only just met you in person at IRI, when I was not 100%. Now you are less than 100%. The next time we meet, we will both be 100% and there will be much rejoicing!

Seriously though, take the time you need to recover. Health comes before everything, even FIRST - we'll all be waiting here with open arms when you're ready!

Kevin

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Arefin,
May you get better soon so we can hang out again in Atlanta.
FIRST just would not be the same without you.

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Arefin,
I hope and pray that you will be better soon. Meanwhile, be nice to the nurses, do what the doctors tell you, and take care of yourself as best you can. (Yeah, I know, you don't need me telling you to be nice. :) But sometimes it's easy to forget the obvious things when you're sick.)

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I'll pray for you.

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Get well soon Arefin.

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So last night I got this...

friend: what the h--- happened to arefin?

Ok, then there's his AIM away message today. Ok, didn't think much of this either.

Wow, college does make you smart, but at the same times makes you really stupid and trapped in your little world.

Please get better buddy. :(

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On behalf of team 393, we hope everything went well, and hope that your team continues to thrive with the support of this team member. We will keep him in our prayers!

-Team 393- Andy and Chrispy.

Much Love, fellow robot builders!

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I know he was concerned about telling to everyone because of the way he is, a lil stubborn at times. But I hope he can see that so many people care about him and I am glad you all do. It is hard to find really good friends but I know in FIRST there are so many people out there that care about one another. So thank you for all caring and being good friends to one another on the field and off. We all have moments of disagreement but in sad times likes these the FIRST community seems to pull together. It just makes the outlook of some situations a lil bit better knowing how wondering the FIRST community is.

Arefin, I hope you feel better soon :)

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Arefin, sorry to hear this. I hope you get better soon and I can talk to you on AIM again!

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Wow, over 60 posts in this thread? I gotta say that I didn't expect this.

... it isn't AS serious as it sounds. I am fine. For over half a year I would get pain in the backside of my head. Finally I decided to get it checked out. The cause of the pain is being purely stress. I went through some testings today, I will get results back early next week, but I am not worried.

I am doing a lot better now as far as stress goes. I don't think I will be leaving FIRST (that's what I was worried about if I was told that I need to make my workload less in order for me to not to be stressed out), I can't literally afford to leave something like FIRST.

Tytus came over tonight, I had a long conversation with him about what has been going on and how I have been reacting to things. After talking things out with him, I believe I am in much better position right now than I was earlier today in the morning.

Friends really help when you are breaking down from all sides, Tytus showed me that tonight, so did every single one of you. Reading this thread brighten up my day and I am so glad that I have friends' support when I need it the most.

As far as health condition goes, I am strong enough to handle it. Nothing will happen to me. This also showed me how much my team cares about me. Never thought this is the way they felt. All I can say is thanks for every single one of your support.

... if I never left in first place, you guys won't have to worry about looking for me in future. See you guys at competitions.

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Glad to hear you are OK. Just take care of your self and have a great time in FIRST.
What is this stress you speak of? Oh yea, only three weeks of build season left AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG :ahh: :ahh: