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Passing of Donna Comstock

It is with a heavy heart that I tell Chief Delphi of the passing of my mother and 9 year FIRST mentor, and sponsor Donna Comstock.

While attending Roboticon on Sunday my mother suffered an eruption of an undiagnosed brain anuerysm, and passed last night.

My mother was a spirited member of our community and anyone who has attended a Florida competition since 2007, or Champs in 2007, 2008, 2013 or 2014 may have memories of her. While on M.A.R.S. (1523) my mother was known for initiating the cheer, whistling very loudly and supplying and giving away our signature aliens. With last season being our first on The Children of The Swamp (179) my mother brought her cheering, whistling and a new giveaway in stuffed alligators, as well as supplying pits at the competitions with complimentary bags of candy.

I thank our community for the words of support I have already received and if anyone would like more information feel free to PM me.
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Re: Passing of Donna Comstock

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your team.
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Re: Passing of Donna Comstock

I am unable to put my wishes and sorrows into words. May the family of the passed one find peace.
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Please accept my sympathies.

If it's any consolation, at least she was doing something she loved.
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Goodness and peace to your Mother and to all those she left behind.
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FRC1730 would like to extend our condolences. We know how the loss of a mentor is. My husband passed last year and is sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the team.
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Re: Passing of Donna Comstock

James,

I had a brief chance to meet your mom at Champs this past April. One thing that stuck with me was how proud she was of you - just beamed when she talked about you and your accomplishments.

Peace to you, your family and the teams in the coming days, weeks, and months.

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I can't even imagine....just....God. You have all the sympathies and prayers of Team 271, and a candle lit for her in the Grotto at Notre Dame. We wish nothing but the best to you, your family, and your team this season, may peace find you soon and often.

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Re: Passing of Donna Comstock

James,

Your mother was phenomenal and a hard working person that every FIRST team strives to have on their team. I don't remember how many times she has asked me if I had lunch at competitions and offered. She was the ultimate team mom. It was a ritual for me to talk to Donna at every single event I have attended followed by her asking me if we are pregnant yet. My last memory with her was three weeks ago when I saw her at Panther Prowl where she expressed how happy she was with the team and your accomplishments. She also said to me, "I better see your baby before I die." Three weeks later, I am sitting here loss for words. I know she is looking down on us and I know her blessings are upon us.

Our team will miss her dearly and it will always be emotional to walk into a Florida event and not seeing her. Our deepest condolences from the bottom of our heart. If you need anything or if you need to talk, you have my number.

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James,

I am very sorry to learn about the passing of your mom. As you know, the FIRST family is strong and a loss by one is felt by all. We're all here for you during this time.

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Re: Passing of Donna Comstock

My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time and for the days to come.

I agree with Justin that FIRST is a family and we are all here for you.

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Aw geez, James. I'm so sorry to hear of this.
I got to talk to her a bit at IRI this year. She was really enthusiastic about being at the event and obviously absolutely loved FIRST. Such a nice lady. I'm sorry she's gone.
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James,
On behalf of TechTiger Robotics, please know that your mother and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

She was one of a kind, easy with a laugh and giving of her heart. Her spark lit up the room.

We are all blessed to have had the time with her that we did.
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