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

[mtaman02]

my condolences go out to his team his family and to his fellow co-workers.


words cannot explain what the soldiers of the usa deal with on a daily basis in iraq. i salute those in iraq for trying to help liberate the country.

[tiffany34990]

This is truely a sad thing to happen. I wish the family and the team better times in the future. I'm proud that great people like him serve in our military and work to try to make the world a better place. One day perhaps fighting against other human souls will not be an issue and we can all learn from FIRST and the ideas of gracious professionalism.

From my own heart and i know the hearts of members on S.P.A.M. prayers will be said for all troops and the family and team.

[ArmoredFairy698]

I am so sorry to hear the news. My condolences and hugs go out to all that were team members, friends, and family to Karl. I have often thought about about joining the military, and for Karl to risk his life for our country is something I regard with the utmost of respect.

I am sure that his smile and his personality will be greatly missed. My sorrow goes out to all affected and all that hear this sad news.

God Bless the family and friends of Karl, and to all those fighting for us.

Caitlyn

Team 698

[Levin571]

I like to express my deepest sympathy to the family members, friends, co-workers, and team. Sorry about the loss and my condolences to everyone affected by the death.

[sammy]

Originally Posted by dhitchco

KNOWLEDGE is the strongest tool in freedom and democracy. Get it and share it with others.........

The VCU School of Engineering pointed us to this article by the Times Dispatch which gives a little more detail about the incident, though is less specific to Karl.

My sincerest condolences as a VCU School of Engineering student, and FIRST mentor. My prayers are with all of our soldiers and their families.

Sam

[n0cturnalxb]

I don't know what to say...

I'm so sorry for your loss, and I send my deepest sympathies and condolences on behalf of my team, 1159.

I'm so, so sorry for your loss...

[Haldir 122690]

From all of us at Team 358:

We all send our condolences to Karl Linn's family and friends. We thank him for his bravery in serving his country.

[Dick Linn]

Thanks to everyone for their support. The VCU School of Engineering has named a scholarship in Karl's memory. It would be a real honor if some of the members of the FIRST community would be awarded this scholarship in the years to come.

There's a memorial service coming up at James River High School on April 16th, 2005 at 7 p.m.

Regards,

$@#$@#$@#$@# Linn

[XtremeEagle04]

We all at team 326 send our deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Karl Linn.

[Justin Montois]

Men and Women like Karl are the ones who are truly the American heroes. Without them, this country would be nothing and programs like FIRST would not be possible.
From all of us at 340, to the entire Linn family and to team synergy we send our condolences. We hope you can find the necessary things to get you through this troubling time.

[Masterfork]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ivey

From 384, I would like to offer my prayers for the Linn family, and Synergy.
ivey

like wise from 233 i am sorry for this mishap

[Dick Linn]

Tonight, Friday, April 8, CBS Evening News will air one of those short Fallen Heroes segments in honor of Karl Linn.

Saturday, April 16, his former high school classmates will have a memorial service at James River High School in the auditorium starting at 7.p.m. All are welcome. We expect a number of Marines from his company to be in attendance, including two of the wounded Marines who were with Karl at the time.

For those who haven't seen it, his site is still up www.karl.linn.net

[EOC]

I am so sorry. The sacrifices of our best and brightest serving in the military are immeasurable. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[dmurdz]

On behalf of Team 1027,

I would like to send our condolences to the family, and friends. FIRST is a family of teams around the world, and we are all deeply sorry for your loss.

[Liz C]

With our deepest sympathy, team 433 send our condolences to your team, and the family and friends of Karl. Although we've never met him, just by reading these posts, it appears that he was a monumental member of the team and a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.