Former FIRST student and mentor dies in a tragic rocket attack in Iraq today.

[pyroslev]

People will miss him. Team 616's school recently lost a former student in Iraq. His sister is a senior. Ideas of an inscription on the robot or a button in his honor are being considered. Team 616 sends their best wishes.

[Mr MOE]

On behalf of MOE 365, Karl and his family are in our thoughts and prayers. During this time of the year, we are all heavily in the "FIRST ZONE." It is sad news such as this that reminds us that there is world turning outside of this year's game.

Hopefully, what each of us gathers from our FIRST experience and what we do with it outside the FIRST bubble will help truly make the world a better place, so there is less sad news in the future.

[Rocketboy]

Bravery, Loyalty, Courage, Integrity, Leadership

Those five words are the best way to describe a soldier who would willingly risk his/her own health and safety for our nation. ANY loss is tragic, but to die as an American soldier is not a shameful death. Our military represents the greatest aspects of our people. I have only the deepest respect for your former teammate's sacrifice, and I pray you find it easier to bear his loss as time goes by.

[Dick Linn]

I haven't had time to read all the posts yet, but I will. I thank you all for your concern and sympathy. All that knew Karl feel the great loss. I am busy trying to make funeral arrangements and so forth, but perhaps Tan will post some stuff. I am still in the shock/denial stage.

Dick Linn
(Karl's Dad)

[Dick Linn]

Im Tan, Karls little brother. I appricieate all the posts you've made and i think my parents need the most support. I cant tell you all what it is like, and times being what they are it might be nearly impossible to imagine. This whole ordeal is only going to make me try harder at everything I do and if you are'nt already then I encourage you to do the same. Tan Linn signing off