Sadden News about Jerry Smyth Team THRUST 1501 Mentor

[Chris_Elston]

I am sadden today to have to inform you that Jerry Smyth passed away last night about 9PM. Jerry was the whole reason our team is what it is today. He taught the students much about monocoque construction. Our first robot was named "Sidewinder II" after Jerry's airplane a moment I will never forget when we put the decals on the robot as I watched a tear run from Jerry's face in shear joy of what the students had built.

Jerry's leadership and outside the box thinking by incorporating what he knew as a Naval Aviator into something that was easy for the students to learn, left a trademark world wide about our team image. Truly a legacy to leave behind not only for the students, but Huntington, Indiana as well.

Know that from this day forward when our drive team gives that salute, that we salute Jerry for his dedicatation to his country and those students locally that meant so much to him.

Here is a link to Jerry's online obituary.
http://www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com/obituaries.php

Online condolences can be made.

The original prayer thread can be found here:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=57430
(new thread started to honor Jerry and his Family)

[Kyle]

I am very sorry to hear of his passing, My thoughts will go to his family and friends.

[Nuttyman54]

My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and to team 1501

[Billfred]

Losing any mentor is hard--losing one that's formed such a key element to a team must be tremendous. May he rest in peace.

[JoeXIII'007]

My greatest sympathies go out to Team THRUST and Jerry's family... may the Lord be with you all

[Jeremiah Johnson]

I am saddened to hear this. I had been praying for him and will still continue to do so. My condolences are with his family, Team THRUST, and Huntington, Indiana.

[JohnBoucher]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all that knew and loved him.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Please pass along our thoughts and prayers to his family and his team.

[roboticsguy1988]

Jerry was truly a great mentor... he loved to teach and loved to see a student go from their first year to their last where they are the ones that help teach the other students. He is a mentor that i will never forget, and someone that i will always be proud to of had as a mentor. It's hard and sad to think that the guy who taught all of us about monocoque design and construction will not be there to teach the new people on the team. Thank you everyone for your prayers and support.

[Mr MOE]

Prayers go out to Jerry's family and Team THRUST 1501.

We are all here for a short time. It's our contribution over that time, which is important. I never met Jerry, but thank him for the positive effect he has had on so many people.

[Mark Pierce]

I and all of Team 85 send condolences and prayers to your team and Jerry's family.