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Re: Sad News for FIRST- passing of Dave Beck, team 103
Mr. Beck was just...one of those goto guys. He was always there with a smile, ready to talk to you, or answer your questions. He did his part to make everyone feel welcome and important, to encourage learning on and off the competition field, and he helped build a great team.
I first met Dave in 2003, when I was still a student. It was the year Cybersonics won Chairman's in NJ and then down in Houston. And I remember Mr. Beck and Mr. Cokeley both screaming their lungs off, and hugging in well, more excitement than I'd ever seen.
And since then, 7 years now, he went on to do so much more.
He was one of those mentors that I think all other mentors strive to be like.
And it will be hard to be in FIRST without him.
My condolences and thoughts go out to Cassie and Cathy.
And of course to my good friends on 103.
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