[Josh Hambright]

So I am so excited that Flo has been picked to be honored as a Unsung FIRST Hero, since the first time i heard about UFH I thought that Flo was a perfect example of an Unsung FIRST hero, more often the not he is behind the scenes doing what he does, and being an amazing force and inspiration. Several of my hero's have received this award already and i have found several more because of this award, but Steve Florence is the reason I am involved in robotics.

When i was a freshman in high school, Mr. Florence had Andy Baker bring a robot to our school so that we could see one, i was fascinated by it, i joined the team and was on my way to robotics history, except i quit the team because i had other stuff going on. However i was back on the team the next year and on my way to where i am today. Flo was the reason i got involved. He is the reason i have been able to accomplish much of what i have in my young life. His guidance has taken me through good times and bad. He constantly pushes me to my limits and forces me to give my all to every aspect of my life. When i was in school i looked forward to Flo's classes every day, and they gave me an opportunity to learn and do thing hands on while still having fun and learning at the same time.

Without him, we wouldn't be having a boiler maker regional, his determination to get a regional in West Lafayette was the driving force behind that achievement. Without him there would be no 461. Because through him we have all gained strength and insight, he is the man behind Boiler Invasion. Without him i wouldn't be in robotics, and for that he is my hero. No longer Unsung, as now everyone can see how awesome Flo is and what a great force he is.

I'm sure this post makes no sense, as i am to overcome with praise and admiration for this man that i call a mentor, a friend and a colleague. I could ramble for pages about how great he is. But i will cut myself off.

Congratulations Flo, you truely are my Hero!

Jtosh