Sad News for FIRST- passing of Dave Beck, team 103

[BrianT103]

Dave Beck was an incredible mentor, teacher and friend. The first time I walked through the doors of Palisades High School 4 years ago, I knew that I would be in good company with Mr. Beck. Dave was the most influential and inspiring man of my life, and the success of the team is a direct result of this man's hard work and dedication to empowering his students. Over the past days I have come to terms with his death, but I will never forget his legacy and most of all his passion for excellence. Most teachers are willing to stay after school for a couple of hours to help their students, but Mr. Beck is the only teacher that I had that is willing to sacrifice so much time and energy for the betterment of his students(along with mrs. beck and mr. reilly). There were so many things that I wanted to say to him when I graduated, but hopefully he realized just how big of an impact he had on my life. The man is truly irreplaceable.

Here's to an amazing four years, I will miss you dearly.

[hayleybayley217]

Aww...
I've wanted to post something, but I am speechless with what to say. The more I read the more I wish I met this guy.

To Team 103 and the Beck Family: You guys are in out prayers. I know from experience that losing someone that has inspired you, as much as David Beck has, is really hard. The ThunderChickens went through a lost of a close teacher early Dec. of last year. If you guys ever need anything, just let us know. Just remember you have the FIRST family behind you.<3

[jessjank.]

I finally have had some time to sit and think without crying and thought I'd add some words about Mr. Beck. Dave Beck sacrificed so much for the good of so many others, in particular for the team. He lived, breathed, and bled Cybersonics. In doing so, he made an impact on more people than I think he ever realized, because through each of us who he met and influenced he has and will continue to make an impact on others. The sacrifices he made in his life to ensure that we had the best possible experience of anyone in FIRST certainly prepared us for so much to come in our futures. He recognized what it took to be successful and achieve greatness, and worked so incredibly hard to make it happen while still having more fun than anyone else. Though he asked us to, in his words, commit "unreasonable" amounts of time and energy to the team, we could be certain that this was a completely worthwhile investment because Mr. Beck believed in it so unwaveringly. His perseverance pushed and motivated me to achieve my greatest potential and made me realize just how much I wanted to stay involved with FIRST even after I graduated and left the team. I want to make sure others get to experience everything we had a chance to experience on 103 because we had Mr. Beck as our mentor, teacher, leader, friend, father figure, and hero. You don't know how much I am going to miss that big "bobo" with the blue wig and mischievous grin... Thank you for everything Mr. Beck.

[jessjank.]

Some people have been asking for this information. Thanks for everyone's support. I know Cathy, Cassie, and all of team 103 (past and present) are all so very appreciative.

Flowers may sent to the funeral home:
Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, P.C.
1629 Hamilton Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102
Phone: 610-432-4128
Fax: 610-965-1121

Donations may be sent to:
The Leukemia Lymphoma Society
ATTN: Dr. Bart Kamen
1311 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605

[slickguy2007]

I am still so shocked by this news. This is one of the few times in my life that I really don't know what to say. After reading through all the posts, I realize that everyone already knows what kind of man David Beck was. His kindness, love for life, and generosity are all things that everyone admired about him. Anyone that knew Beck knows that he had a certain inspirational charm that only a few people in this world possess. He will be deeply missed by the FIRST family.

Team 103, Beck was a great mentor and leader. It is very hard to lose someone like that. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Cassie and Mrs.Beck, I would like to offer my condolences. I can only imagine what you must be going through. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Requiscat in Pace, David Beck

[GeorgeTheEng]

The service today was beautiful and it was wonderful to here all the incredible words about him. I know that he would have been overwhelmed by the turnout from the community, his friends, family, and his FIRST family.

[BRAVESaj25bd8]

Thank you for everything Mr. Beck. I am so grateful to have known such a wonderful man. I will miss you. We will all miss you. Once again, thank you for everything.

[Rich Kressly]

Originally Posted by jessjank.

Some people have been asking for this information. Thanks for everyone's support. I know Cathy, Cassie, and all of team 103 (past and present) are all so very appreciative.

Flowers may sent to the funeral home:
Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, P.C.
1629 Hamilton Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102
Phone: 610-432-4128
Fax: 610-965-1121

Donations may be sent to:
The Leukemia Lymphoma Society
ATTN: Dr. Bart Kamen
1311 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605

In addition, there is more information about a Dave Beck Scholarship Fund at Palisades HS posted here:
http://www.palisadessd.org/606312071...BCOB=0&c=53824

Along with a very nice tribute here:
http://palisadessd.org/palisades/site/default.asp

[mark johnson]

Team 103 is a great team because It reflects from Dave. Your team has to carry on as a great team because thats how Dave would have wanted it . GOD SPEED DAVE!!!!!!!!!!!

[jessjank.]

I was requested to forward this message to all of you:

I just wanted to say on behalf of my entire family, thank you so much for the incredible support and love you have shown the family and my uncle. It is truly unbelievable. It has been a hard week or so, and there will be hard weeks ahead, but we will get through it together. Your presence at the funeral on Thursday was a great tribute to my uncle's life. We are all so proud that he has touched so many, and express our greatest thanks for your 800+ person attendance. I know if my uncle could have spoken, he would have gotten on the mic, smirked and said,"What are all you bobo's doin', don't waste the day here! Go do something!" hahaha

With sincerest gratitude,
Meredith Beck