UFH: David Kelso

[David Kelso]

Hey...I wish to thank all of you for your kind words and friendship. My two weeks got extended a bit..in fact it is known to very few that the popularity of this thread demolised the old Forum so Brandon had to come up with something better...nice job.

So, let's cheer on UFH #9 when they get announced in the near future.

Thanks again.

[Andy Baker]

Even though he is a Patriots fan, Dave is a great guy. He is very deserving of being a UFH, for he is the hero of many FIRSTers, myself included.

The CHAOS team is always a competitive FIRST team. They do this with minimal (or no) engineer input. They are consistently one of the teams to beat while having simple, reliable designs. The 2000 Chaos robot is one of the best machines ever in FIRST. Dave leads this team and provides a venue for the kids to do very well.

Get this... in Houston at the Championships, CHAOS had 18 students there. They only had 2 adults, Dave and Nancy Kelso. That shows the Kelso's commitment to their students.

I look to Dave as my role model to be a good parent and husband. He has great kids and a supportive, loving wife. When I grow up, I wanna be like Dave. ... except not a Patriots fan.

Andy B.

[Andy Grady]

Hey Baker!

A little bitter? In the famous words of Indianapolis former coach Jim Mora.

"PLAYOFFS?!?! PLAYOFFS?!?! DON'T TALK ABOUT... PLAYOFFS?!?!"

Theres always next year buddy!

Go Pats,
Andy Grady


P.S. My appologies for adding senseless chatter to this forum, I swear this will be the only time I ever do so! I just couldn't help myself in this case.

[Jessica Boucher]

Kudos to a man who will do anything to make sure his team isn't forgotten in the Manchester Menagerie of Teams (and thats a job in itself!). They broke the mold with Mr. Kelso, I can't see anyone doing a better job with 131 than him.
Though I may not agree with every decision he made, Mr. Kelso was one of the first people to teach me to look at the bigger picture of life. And without that, I wouldn't be the person I am today. So, I guess a thank-you is in order.

-Jessica B

[Pamela]

Congrats Dave Kelso, you definatly deserved this award, you make FIRST better for all those around you! Keep up the good work and keep CHAOS rolling!

[Amanda Morrison]

Congratulations to David Kelso for being honored with the BAE Systems Regional Woodie Flowers Award!