Sunday, December 20, 2009

Beer Bash 2006-2009

Dear friends and family,
It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of a friend, brother, and warrior. Beer Bash passed last night at the age of 4 years. For a robot, 4 years is a long life, and Beer Bash lived them richly. He fought in 9 tournaments in the United States and India. He did not win many of his fights, but he always fought hard. And when he did win he won decisively. Win or lose his over 20 fights only went to the judges two times.
Beer Bash died as he lived, fighting. He suffered fatal injuries in his first fight of Combots 09 against the Mortician, a foe he has fought before. However this time he could not keep the Mortician's blade away from his shell, and took almost 10 massive hits, and overheated his speed controllers and had to tap out.
However Beer Bash's indomitable spirit could not be killed so easily. He limped back in to the ring against Pipe Wench with a bent frame, loose motor and his keg literally torn open (bandaged to keep his flame out). He did not win this fight. But he did FIGHT! Even when his gear box completely stripped, he was able to hold his flame on his opponent and make her hurt, but once he was in the corner with only one motor he just could not escape, and was counted out. This was to be his last fight.
Beer Bash is survived by 5 parents (Avish, Bruce, Josh, Phil, and Susan), 2 children (The suicide bots), and an unborn sibling on the way.

An announcement will be made with regards to a memorial service.

Beer Bash's last words were "Drink, then fight"