FIRST Community Honors One of Our Own: In Memory of Kendrick Castillo

The FIRST community is heartbroken by the death of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4418 “STEM Impulse” member Kendrick Castillo, who was killed after blocking a shooter at his Colorado high school, STEM School Highlands Ranch, on May 7, 2019. Kendrick quickly emerged in global media as an incredibly brave and selfless hero - one who was passionate about robotics and mentoring others and had a bright future ahead of him. Notes of condolences expressing support and solidarity, heartfelt messages on social media, and donations to the team and family poured in from FIRST teams, alumni, mentors, volunteers, staff, parents, and other supporters, a powerful testament to the close-knit nature of the FIRST community and the impact of Kendrick’s life. Watch to learn more about Kendrick from his family, mentors, and teammates.