[Kyle]

I love FIRST because it gave me the opportunity to meet some of my most valued and life long friends.
I love FIRST because it taught me to think for my self while still being aware of the larger group.
I love FIRST because I learned what it is to be inspired and now how to inspire others.
I love FIRST because once I was able to follow now I am able to lead.
I love FIRST because it gave me the best 3 years as a high school student that I could have every asked for.
I love FIRST because it now is giving me the best 3 years as a graduate.
I love FIRST because I now have friends from 4 different countries and just about every state in the United States.
I love FIRST because its 0529 hours and I can still think of the reasons why I love FIRST.
I love FIRST because it taught me that I don't want to be an engineer, I want to be a Fire Fighter/ Medic and I am just about there.
I love FIRST because it gave me confidence in so many aspects of my life I can't even describe it.
I love FIRST because its FIRST, what's not to love.
I love FIRST because without it I would have turned out to be a whole different person and probably not a good one.
I love FIRST because FIRST will never die no matter if the competition is stopped, the friends and memories will always be there.

I am going to stop now, but I will be back with more.