Former FIRST student and mentor dies in a tragic rocket attack in Iraq today.

[EOC]

I am so sorry. The sacrifices of our best and brightest serving in the military are immeasurable. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[the_short1]

,..that REALLY sucks.. but dont let it ruin your time,the only thing you can do, put his name on your boom / arm and WIN THE COMPETITION IN HIS NAME!

best wishes from team 1596

[Masterfork]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ivey

From 384, I would like to offer my prayers for the Linn family, and Synergy.
ivey

like wise from 233 i am sorry for this mishap

[Dick Linn]

Tonight, Friday, April 8, CBS Evening News will air one of those short Fallen Heroes segments in honor of Karl Linn.

Saturday, April 16, his former high school classmates will have a memorial service at James River High School in the auditorium starting at 7.p.m. All are welcome. We expect a number of Marines from his company to be in attendance, including two of the wounded Marines who were with Karl at the time.

For those who haven't seen it, his site is still up www.karl.linn.net

[Joe Matt]

Oh my god! I'm really so sorry! From 384 to Synergry, we have your thoughts in our prayers.

[Amanda Morrison]

I am very sad to hear about this, and my condolences go out to his family and friends.

Only those who have lost a loved one in this war, or any war, can understand the immense grief that will follow. I lost my cousin at the end of September, and to see someone this young die for their country is a heartbreaking loss and a stab of reality, all at the same time. It's hard to believe, but the grief slowly heals with time.

[Beth Sweet]

This is actually the third time I've opened this thread, and I think I've finally gotten myself to the point where I can reply to it.

First off, my greatest sympathy's and thoughts to team Synergy and to this Marine's family. I know the heartbreak that I feel everytime I hear about one of our men/women being injured or worse. I have a very good friend in the Marines, so I know how it feels constantly being afraid. I just cannot even express my feelings of compassion and prayer for all of you right now. I hope that everyone is keeping close and supporting each other, it's the only way to get through. Once again, my condolences to everyone involved.

[Mike Rozar]

On behalf of team 547, our sympathy to the family and the team. Mr. Linn's work in Iraq was important and because of people like him, we are free.

God Bless,
Mike

[Billfred]

I tried to come up with some wise words for something like this.

And there isn't a single one that can describe my thoughts at the moment.

Best wishes to his family and you all.

[J15.5h]

Once again another fine young solder has tragically left us. It is tragic that such fine Young men and women lose there lives before they even really begin. I convey to you my heart felt sympathy.
-J15.5h

[Joe Ross]

Here is a news article about Karl that mentions the robotics team he started: http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FMGArticle%2FRTD_BasicArti cle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031780504449&path=!news

[ElGeeko]

This is an example of a true American hero. Team 1375 salutes this fallen soldier.

[ArmoredFairy698]

I am so sorry to hear the news. My condolences and hugs go out to all that were team members, friends, and family to Karl. I have often thought about about joining the military, and for Karl to risk his life for our country is something I regard with the utmost of respect.

I am sure that his smile and his personality will be greatly missed. My sorrow goes out to all affected and all that hear this sad news.

God Bless the family and friends of Karl, and to all those fighting for us.

Caitlyn

Team 698

[Levin571]

I like to express my deepest sympathy to the family members, friends, co-workers, and team. Sorry about the loss and my condolences to everyone affected by the death.