Question of the Week!!! (7/19/04)

[Bharat Nain]

Originally Posted by afflictionblade

Mr. Cokeley has really ...inspiring leader and a great man.

Third to Wayne Cokeley(CD username WayneC.). The most amazing and inspiring character I've met in FIRST. Wayne has definately shown me the character of a true leader. If I were in his place, and after getting a stroke, and having kids trying to secceed the team, and all sort of robot problems, organize the team, and then take care of my family and then school, I think I would be dead, especially after a stroke.

By nationals, we had a well-organized team, we came up with the "Cool Squad", and started talking a lot of positive stuff, it was a pleasurable experience, only because of Cokeley. I might as well include his wife Lauralynne Cokeley, who has put forth extra-ordinary efforts in keeping this team organized.

I think it was extremely courageous of Wayne to come down to the NJ regional when he had JUST been released from the hospital, after being in there for 2-3 weeks. I don't want this to sound like a UFH submission or a Woodie Flower submission, but I don't think there is anybody else I who has imprinted a better FIRST experience in me.

Thats my bit,
-Bharat Nain
-True team 25er