On the Passing of a Member

[MysterE]

Today we were informed of something that weighs heavy on our hearts. One of our team members, Aaron Hayes, passed away last night. Aaron joined our team in 2011 as one of the first members under my tenure as coach. He was always the first to volunteer for the hard tasks. He always had a willing smile and a confident way of building and designing that was infectious.

At the first event he attended, the Bayou Regional, he spent his time networking and making friends and is, in many ways, the reason that we succeeded that year. He never met someone that he could not talk to and never saw someone that was not worth his time.

Due to some medical issues, he was unable to graduate with his class in 2014 but continued to persevere and walked across the stage in 2015. He had planned on staying on our team as a mentor and had, even soon after graduation, attended demos and events.

Our hearts are with his family - and his heart will always be with ours. Once a Panthrobot, always a Panthrobot. Forever and always.

[ChuckDickerson]

I am so sorry to hear of Aaron’s passing. I will share this news with team 456 tonight and we will keep Aaron’s family, friends, and all of Panthrobotics in our thoughts and prayers.

[Rosiebotboss]

From one who has experienced a similar loss, Rosie's thoughts and prayers go you and to the team in this time of sorrow and need.

[Wayne Doenges]

FRC Team 1501 sends its condolences to Aaron's family, friends and team.
Rest in Peace Aaron

[Koko Ed]

On behalf of FRC 191 our condolences for your loss.

[Wendy Holladay]

may his memory be for blessing

[JohnChristensen]

My condolences to you and your team. I believe I met Aaron in 2011 at St. Louis -- in an elevator -- he was extremely excited and a blast to speak with. It is very sad to hear of his passing. RIP

[oscarfonloz]

From team 2283, we're sorry to hear your loss. Our condolences for his family and your team.

[MysterE]

Originally Posted by JohnChristensen

My condolences to you and your team. I believe I met Aaron in 2011 at St. Louis -- in an elevator -- he was extremely excited and a blast to speak with. It is very sad to hear of his passing. RIP

Haha, he still talked about that story even this year. He was always proud of the fact that he was able to talk to people in 2011 at our first championship experience.

[obselete1]

on behalf of team 269 I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences on the loss of a treasured team member and friend. Take care and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[davidaustin]

From FRC Team 4003, we're so sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing your heartfelt memories of Aaron.

[pribusin]

On behalf of Team 4004, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. May Aaron continue to build robots in heaven.

[cadandcookies]

From our family to yours, 2667 and 9205 offer our condolences.

[Clem1640]

Our deepest condolences on Aaron's passing. As a team who has lost one of our own, we know both your pain and the joy of remembrance.

[Shrub]

My deepest condolences on your loss. May all your memories of him be happy and great.