UFH: Ricky Quinones

[Brandon Martus]

Ricky is the man. When I first heard about him, or saw him at competitions, I thought he was as college mentor -- that's the type of attitude, dedication, and leadership he was able to portay, as a high school student. Now, as a college mentor, on the regional planning committe for Wisconsin, etc., he has stepped it up a notch, and continues to be a role model for everybody.

[AndyB]

Congrats Ricky, I don't know where our team would be without you.

I always kind of funny that I would recieve lectures from another one of our awesome mentors, Laurie Vertz, as to how Ricky can get a place to stay anywhere in the United States just by calling up someone he's friends with thru FIRST. Now I see just how true this is.

Congratulations Ricky.

[Josh Hambright]

I cant remember the first time i met Ricky or even the firs time I really talked to him. Like alot of the Midwest FIRST people, it seems like he has always been a fixture and it's hard for me to imagine FIRST without a guy like Ricky. Always able to make me laugh, always fun to talk robots with, and a really great guy on top of everything else. He really cares about FIRST, his team, and his friends, and he is definately someone I would call an Unsung FIRST Hero! Congrats RICKY!

[JonA]

Good for you Ricky...good for you! You finally have proof that everybody loves you

[nehalita]

Congrats Ricky, I haven't met you yet but from all of these testimonials, I can see that you are definitely a person I would want to meet. Keep doing what you you =)

[tiffany34990]

Congrats! It seems you change the world around you. Keep up the good work!

[Greg McCoy]

Ricky is, indeed, the man.

Congrats buddy!


EDIT: Despite being on the other end of the field during the IRI finals in 2004, I must say that was one of my favorite FIRST moments as well. Those matches were among the most thrilling I've ever had the privilege of participating in.

[Arefin Bari]

Congrats Ricky, it's my privilage to call you a friend.

[BandChick]

Congrats Ricky !!
Hopefully one day I can be as amazing as you ~_^
Like Fin, I'm proud to call you a friend <33

[Kims Robot]

Congratulations Ricky!!

Anyone who can work under JVN in the craziness of GTR truly deserves to be a UFH!! lol.

[Ricky Q.]

Wow. Just wow. I am very humbled by this honor. Many have said it before, but when I go to the UFH honoree page and see myself among the many others who have been honored before I find it hard to believe that I belong there.

I just want to say thank you to those who nominated me, and those who replied above. The people are the biggest reason that I love FIRST, you all make it special for me and make me want to work even harder.

When I first got involved in this program I knew it was something special, and I continue to realize that more and more each day I interact with FIRST. There are no words to express the impact this program has on individuals.

Thanks to everyone!

[Freddy Schurr]

Ricky Quinones is my hero!

[Lisa Perez]

Congratulations!

[Ellery]

Congratulations Ricky! Always great to read about more awesome people in the FIRST community which have the drive and passion that I can affiliate with. I will hopefully run into you in person some time and get to know you better.

Ellery