On the passing of Al George

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Many people in robotics throughout Georgia and beyond have had the chance to meet and work with Al George, co-founder of FIRST Team 1002 and BEST Team 93. Today we were informed of tragic news about this great man. After a successful heart surgery a few days ago, Mr. George passed away early this morning of surgery complications.

Mr. George was an Vietnam veteran and electronics teacher at Wheeler High School. He started the CircuitRunners FRC and BEST teams back in 2002. He was a great supporter his students both inside and outside of the classroom, and is the reason I and countless other students are involved in FIRST. Mr. George retired last year after teaching for 30 years. He was dedicated to the team and all his students, and his charisma and passion be missed by all greatly.

Please keep Mr. George and the CircuitRunners family in your prayers. He changed many, many lives, and I want him to know how much we appreciate his efforts and dedication to FIRST.