Bart Kamen

[Koko Ed]

On behalf of team 191 the X-Cats we send our deepest sympathies to the Kamen family in this most difficult time.

[JaneYoung]

Libby's Dad loved to do magic tricks. The ones he showed me were simple ones such as making a coin appear and disappear. He had this way of weaving stories of his life through his magic that he shared so readily and beautifully. I have always thought about the gifts that he gave of himself and shared with his young patients and their families. It has made me want to be a kinder and more gentle person because of it. He was tough where it counted and that toughness was girded by humor, delight in others, and inspiration.

Thinking of you and your family, Libby.

Jane

[Jon236]

The shock of the news of Bart's passing will, as we go into the new year, become a greater chasm as we miss him as a judge, and as the Kamen family misses him as a father, husband, son and brother. We need to use Bart's example as a judge to bring our efforts as judges to a higher plane, to continue to reward and inspire, as he has done for us.

[CalTran]

On behalf of Team 2410, BV CAPS Metal Mustang Robotics, we send our condolences to the Kamen family. It seems to be a tough year for STEM; losing so many of the best and brightest.

[DonRotolo]

I'm kind of at a loss for words.

Way back when 1676 won the Rookie All-Star award at the NJ Regional, Bart stopped by after the ceremony to congratulate us. I had no idea who he was, but his warmth and genuine admiration made a lasting impression.

And he kept stopping by to congratulate us as we won new awards over the years. He was really excited for me when I was awarded WFFA at the MAR CMP last year. I always asked him how his classic Mercedes was doing, a beautiful convertible.

He really made us feel the power of our accomplishments.

Life just isn't fair.

My deepest sympathy to the Kamen family.

[jessss]

On behalf of team 2705, WE ROBOT, we send our condolences to the entire Kamen family during this difficult time.

[KelliV]

I am privileged to have had the opportunity to meet him, and get to know his family. Words cannot express everything wonderful that he has accomplished. To Libby, Ruth, and the rest of the Kamen family my heart is with you and always will be. Bart was one of the best and my family and I send our condolences. All my love.

[nuggetsyl]

I am in shock right now.

[carlyparlato75]

Dr. Bart Kamen was an inspiration to all of us. He will be very missed by the FIRST community and by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Team 75 sends its condolences to the Kamen family, we are so sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace.

[GaryVoshol]

My condolences to Libby, Dean and the whole Kamen family.

I was never privileged to meet Bart, only to see him from afar. But he certainly had a great reputation. Beside being missed by his family, he will be missed by his FIRST family.

[Wendy Holladay]

Libby and the Kamen family,

Team 1912 mourns the lost of of wonderful man. Please send our condolences to your mother, grandmother, uncles, and aunt. May you find comfort in the memory of all his tikkum olam.

[lynca]

The world has lost an amazing person, my condolences to the Kamen family.

Dr. Kamen made tremendous progress in the field of curing cancer,
I encourage everyone to learn about Dr. Kamen's research in cancer.

Dr. Kamen at TEDMED 2009
Dr. Kamen at TEDMED 2010
Dr. Kamen at TEDMED 2011

[pmangels17]

Personally, I am at a loss for words. He was such an inspiration, and he was also a person who, during my freshman year, was the reason I fell in love with FIRST.

During the Logomotion season, myself and a few other members of our team went to the New Jersey Regional to see how the game would be played, and what our focus should be. That night (friday) we were invited to attend the scouting meeting for 1923, helt in Dr. Kamen's basement. It was there that he served us food and was incredibly generous to us in every way. He also invited members from a few other teams, who were equally excited. In addition, we met people who worked on The New Cool. This experience showed me a a couple of my friends how generous and giving the FIRST community was. This continues to be the best memory I have of my time so far in FIRST.

On behalf of myself and the rest of The Mechanical Marauders, FIRST Team 271, we are incredibly saddened by his loss. The entire Kamen family is in our hearts and thoughts tonight. He will be dearly missed, and never forgotten.

[JustinRueb1891]

I only had the opportunity to meet him once, when he judged us for Chairman's at CMP in 2011, but Dr. Kamen made you feel like you'd known him forever. I'll never forget his calm, friendly attitude, and how he helped my high school team continue to be inspired in what we do. RIP Bart Kamen