Loss of a team member

[Erin Rapacki]

I always tear up when I hear about the loss of a dedicated FIRST student; I give my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and anyone who he may have inspired along the way.

[Rohith Surampudi]

Please give my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and team mates

[Nica F.]

deepest condolences to the family and friends from all of team 4. he will be in our prayers.

take care.

[Mr MOE]

Prayers go out from MOE 365 to Griffen and his family and friends.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Dave,
Please pass along our thoughts and prayers for Griffen's family and your team members. It is easy to see from the posts how wonderful a person he was. Remember the good times.

[Lisa Perez]

Deepest condolences to all of those who knew Griffen. We will be keeping him in our prayers.

[Dorienne]

I can remember meeting him my first year. He was one of the first people I met. He was such a funny guy, and so nice. Unfortunately, I hardly saw him afterward, randomly at competitions in my second and third year...I have no words, really...only that I am truly saddened by this. I saw Jeff Wetzel's post in his livejournal and almost hoped, prayed, it were a joke. Then I frantically searched for a thread to confirm, or not confirm, the post...

Griffen was such an awesome person, I am so saddened by this loss. I feel sorry for those who never met him, he was a joy.

To the family -- You're in my prayers. I'm sorry for your loss and pray you will cherish the memories you made with Griffen. I know I do.

[J. Emerson]

Griffen was one of the most enthusiastic, outgoing, dedicated students on the team. He truly embodied the spirit of FIRST, reminding me of why I joined and so enjoyed the program in the first place. His goofiness was legendary. He was truly one-of-a-kind, and we are all deeply saddened by his loss. My heart goes out to everyone who had the privilege of knowing Griffen, especially to Baxter and his parents.

[capof541]

team 1270 sends our prayers to the team and the family in their time of sorrow and pain. its amazing how someone can be here on day and then gone the next especially if they has have a huge impact on the team and the first community

[Barry Bonzack]

My prayers are with Griffen's family and friends.

[StephLee]

My prayers and condolences go out to his friends and family. It always makes me sad when teams report losing a member.

[Jeremiah H]

Mighty sorry to hear that. I never met him, but it is obvious he was great.
My prayers to his family, his friends, and his team. May God comfort you all. JH

[Andy Baker]

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Griffen. It is apparent he had an incredible impact on all who knew him.

Andy B.

[Mark Pierce]

To the family, friends, and teammates of Griffen Team 85 and myself offer prayers and deepest sympathy. May you help each other through this time of grief and always cherish the memories. It is amazing how one person can make a huge impact on many others.

[Dick Linn]

My heart goes out to Griffen's family, friends and teammates. I understand only too well - It's been nearly 2 years since we lost Karl, but it seems like yesterday. In my case, having team support at the time really helped.