I am sadden today to have to inform you that Jerry Smyth passed away last night about 9PM. Jerry was the whole reason our team is what it is today. He taught the students much about monocoque construction. Our first robot was named "Sidewinder II" after Jerry's airplane a moment I will never forget when we put the decals on the robot as I watched a tear run from Jerry's face in shear joy of what the students had built.
Jerry's leadership and outside the box thinking by incorporating what he knew as a Naval Aviator into something that was easy for the students to learn, left a trademark world wide about our team image. Truly a legacy to leave behind not only for the students, but Huntington, Indiana as well.
Know that from this day forward when our drive team gives that salute, that we salute Jerry for his dedicatation to his country and those students locally that meant so much to him.
Here is a link to Jerry's online obituary.
http://www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com/obituaries.php
Online condolences can be made.
The original prayer thread can be found here:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=57430
(new thread started to honor Jerry and his Family)
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