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

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My first realization of this great man was when during 2007 NJ Regional, Mr. Beck was running down the stairs for an award and he had blue hair on in spirit of his team, and my team, the majority of whom have known Mr. Beck very well, yelled "Nice hair! Mr. Beck" From then on, I've spoken with him and met him several times, and every single time he inspired me.

I was reading all the comments above and being this is such unexpected news almost went to tears. He was such a great inspiration for my team, even though he wasn't a mentor. Everyone on my team would see him and recognize him...hey, that's mr. Beck, you know Team 103 (yes that awesome team), He's the main guy behind them.

I'm just confused..and at a loss of words. It's sad...and unfortunate...and upsetting that he won't be there to give us tips on fixing up our robot or laughing with us.

Cassie and Mrs. Beck as well as Team 103 you are one of my team's closest friends and for everything you have done for giving us the smiles and the extra cheering at Philly, thank you and offer our help in anyway we can.

Mr. Beck, although we may not have spent the most time together, you are still a man of great inspiration for me and will always be remembered in my mind and in my heart. Thank you for all that you have given us, thank you for making this world take another step. You will be dearly missed....thank you.