While the Stags fell to LaSalle 6-9, the evening was still a success.  Thank you to everyone for your hard work and contributions!  Congrats to Garrett Haskens on receiving the "Hero Hustle Award"!

 

Future Navy Midshipman Garrett Hasken (DeMatha senior) poses with Mr. Manion and Mrs. Looney after the game. Hasken (DeMatha) was one of the recipients of the "Hero Hustle Award” during the Fallen Heroes lacrosse game in honor of LT Travis Manion and LT (SEAL) Brendan Looney

First LT. Travis Manion (LaSalle) died in Iraq in 2007. His roommate from the US Naval Academy, Lt. Brendan Looney (DeMatha), died in Afghanistan in 2010. When Travis died he was originally buried in a family plot near his hometown. However, after Brendan passed away, the decision was made to bury both men side by side at Arlington National Cemetery. The decision to do this made national news and was covered by all of the major networks.

It was about this time that the high schools of both men spoke by phone and decided to honor both with a 'Fallen Heroes' lacrosse game. The first game was played in 2011 at the Naval Academy. Game two was held last year in Doylestown. Travis played lacrosse in high school and wrestled at Navy. Brendan played football and baseball at DeMatha. At Navy, he played football and lacrosse, and was a key member of the Navy team that went to the National Championship Game in 2004. Below is link for the video about both young men.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moRHtRMRN64