In memory of Glenn Wright of NYC Team 1880...

[Rich Wong]

"It is with profound sadness that I share this news with you: Glenn Wright, a former member and mentor of team 1880 the East Harlem Warriors lost his life this past weekend. Kris Breton, who know Glenn well shared the details below . These articles appeared today in various Media about the unfortunate and senseless incident leading to his untimely and tragic death: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/15/ny.../15wright.html. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_c..._on_les_c.html

Glenn was 21 years old. A kind, well-liked, responsible young man, raised in a family of very limited economic means, Glenn was a loving child and brother and a caring team member who bloomed in the midst of EHTP friends and mentors. Glenn graduated in 2008, but never left his FIRST team: he helped as mentor in 2009, and was to be one of its main leaders in 2010. He will be sorely missed. I am sure his positive and sharing spirit will continue inspiring Team 1880 for years to come.

Our thoughts and prayers go to his father, siblings and close friends. East Harlem Tutorial Program is recieving donations to help the family with the funeral services. Donations or flowers and cards can be sent to EHTP/ in Glenn Wright 's memory, and mailed c/o Gerardo Garcia, Robotics Coordinator 2050 Second Ave, NY NY 10029.

Team 1880 will be holding a Vigil at East Harlem Tutorial this afternoon at 5:30, at 2050 Second Avenue near 106th St. Feel free to join us to remember and celebrate his life. His funeral will be held on Saturday at Benta's Funeral Home at 630 St. Nicholas Avenue - at W. 141st Street Harlem, New York .


Glenn's funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 AM. Donations to help with the funeral cost can be made out to :

Benta's Funeral Home Incorporated.
and mailed to :
Carlos Velazquez
Associate Director of Programs, High School
East Harlem Tutorial Program
2050 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Tel : (212) 831 - 0650

Any funding beyond the cost of services will be given to Glenn's family."


Ana L Martinez
FIRST Regional Director
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark,NJ 07102
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Six Metrotech Center Room JB 257A
Brooklyn, NY 11201