Newsday reported tragic lacrosse-related news today: Jimmy Regan, a Duke lacrosse player (class of 2002) and U.S. Army Ranger, was killed by a roadside bomb in
Assistant Coach Kevin Cassese played with Regan for three years, and addressed the current team Friday: “What I said was that he was a guy who worked hard every day, who would do anything for his teammates, and would do anything to make the team better.” Cassesse spoke of Regan’s performance in the 2002 ACC Championship game, when Regan scored four goals.
Jack Moran, Regan’s high school lacrosse coach, said, “You couldn’t ask for a better person”—someone who passed up the opportunity to go to law school to serve his country, because “he felt there was a higher calling.” Regan served a tour of duty in Afghanistan before being stationed in Iraq.
Bill Basel, Regan’s high school football coach, remembered Regan as “one of those types of kids you’d like to have as your own son. A straight-arrow kid who was a terrific student and athlete.”
Absolutely tragic. My heart goes out to his family and may he rest in eternal peace.
ReplyDeleteTragic is also for all the young people who have lost their lives for this war.
We appreciate his sacrifice more than words can convey, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Indeed, we are losing too many fine young people in that conflict. I give my condolences to all his friends and family.
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers to his family and friends. May God Bless. RIP
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for his service and sacrifice. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteA member of the rich elite gives the ultimate sacrifice for all of us rich and poor
A veteran
The motto of the US Army Infantry is "Follow Me!"
ReplyDeleteThere are few moments I am more proud of than the moment I pinned the light Blue Infantry braid to my uniform.
From the description, this is another example of our finest young men and women selflessly stepping forward and living that motto.
You can almost hear him calling out to his brothers in arms "Follow me!"
Our hearts are filled with sadness for the Regan family and the families of countless others who have lost their lives in this terrible conflict. May the peace of God be with the Regan family during this time of grief. Jimmy sounds like an acceptional young man and a wonderful son. May his memory warm your hearts always.
ReplyDelete"Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let Perpetual Light shine upon him, May he Rest in Peace, Amen"
ReplyDeleteCondolences to the Regan family. Their son sounds like an incredible person who gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
ReplyDeleteAn exemplary athlete, student, and son - may he rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteHe embodies the character of those who are our leaders. I am grateful for his sacrifice.
--LG
Heartfelt thanks for special young men like Regan.
ReplyDeleteIt is the ultimate unselfish sacrifice to risk and lose one's life for their belief in a greater good.
Sounds like this was typical of him.
God bless you, Jimmy. Thank you for your service to our country. I'll never forget your sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteTerribly sad news. I often wonder why we lower our flags to half mass for an entire month when we lose a president, yet we do nothing for these fine young men and women who die young for our country.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless Jimmy and the Regan family. To show you how backwards this country is you have 24 hour news coverage of that pig Anna Nicole and then have this young man who gave the ultimate sacficice his LIFE for OUR country. God Bless him and all of the troops.
ReplyDeleteThank You U.S. Army Ranger James Regan
ReplyDeleteThe Regan family's great loss is our loss too. We grieve with them and will remember and honor James Regan's bright life.
ReplyDeleteArizona family
Ranger school, for those who go through it, is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of anyone's life. Few have what it takes to complete it. Fewer still are willing to put the challenge upon themselves.
ReplyDeleteThe REAL PRIVILEGE of going to Duke is encountering students such as this young man. I have no doubt of this fact.
Mad Hatter says:
ReplyDeleteI grieve for the loss of such a fine young man as Jimmy Regan. May his family accept my entire family's condolences, and our hope for spiritual strength during this most difficult of times. Our country, regardless of political persuasion, loses so much with the passing of such a young gifted individual as he. God Bless.
Can you for one minute imagine the G88 making this sacrifice? Would they die for what they believe? I don't think so....but Mr. Regan did. And there, people, lay the difference.
ReplyDelete--LG
A sadness so overwhelming...My thoughts and prayers are with the Regan family over this terrible loss.
ReplyDeleteTom Clark on Durham Responds sez ...
ReplyDeleteI'll let the significance of the term `lacrosstitutes' as reported by
the national press, Ryan McFadyen's lurid email, and the fact that
this whole saga began with team's decision to hire strippers (THE
fundamental fact of this case, in my view), stand as testimony to the
propriety of the term `sexually aggressive' for the Duke lacrosse
team.
But I wish you'd do me the courtesy of responding to the main thrust
of my post and not just pick it apart to support some argument of
yours about how even before the prosecution has presented it's case,
you are so certain the players are the `real' victims here.� �I have
stipulated that if the DA's case falls apart then I'll agree that a
painful and substantial injustice will have been done to the accused
players.� But you, and other defenders of the team (see the `Friends
of Duke,' �seem to believe that if there are no convictions, or
simply not enough convincing evidence presented in the press prior to
any trial, then nothing bad could possibly have happened that night
and the DA, the police the accusers and, of course, us `potbangers,'
all must be evildoers or clowns.�
To the family of Jimmy Regan: I am one of many Americans who appreciate the courage and honor of noble soldiers like your son. He was doing what he thought was necessary to protect his fellow Americans. Some may disagree with him, but none should question his integrity, or the enormity of his (and now your) sacrifice. May God bless and protect your son's spirit, and may His love surround you and give you comfort in your time of grief.
ReplyDeleteA grateful American
in Tucson, AZ
Don't mean to go O/T from a hero, but I thought this might be important .
ReplyDeleteKC
ReplyDeleteThus far you have given us all A-list assessments of the unfolding and evolving situation. Is it premature or out of bounds for you to start making predictions (even some suggestions) on what will or should happen to some of the most bombastic individuals in this case?
How's that book coming along? When is it going to press?
RM PAM
Honkie History Month
ReplyDeleteOne of the fun things of observing Black History Month is the fact that it proves blacks have contributed nothing to the history of the US.
Negroes have to get it through their fat heads that whites have made the US what it is.
Let the Negro live for a day without the benefit of white genius. It'll go a long way toward letting the Negro know where it stands in the history of the world.
Go away, moron.
ReplyDeleteHis sacrifice is greatly appreciated, and I hope his family finds comfort.
ReplyDeleteCan you for one minute imagine the G88 making this sacrifice? Would they die for what they believe? I don't think so....but Mr. Regan did. And there, people, lay the difference.
ReplyDelete--LG
No, they'll try to make political hay with his sacrifice. Countdown - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ...
G/d bless your soul Jimmy Regan.
ReplyDeleteMay you soar in the heavens as you did here on this earth.
Debrah Correll
10:17pm
ReplyDeleteCan't argue with facts.
"Sunt lacrimae rerum et mentem mortalia tangunt"
ReplyDeleteThe Aeneid, Book 1
10:17 PM,
ReplyDeleteThe Blacks who served in the Armed Forces, especialy those who (unlike you) made the ultimate sacrifice, contributed much to the history of the U. S. I realize you are likely nothing more than a teenaged, bigoted troll, but it seems like even trolls could hold their pen on a thread such as this one. Can't you have the decency to withhold your venom when so many folks are paying respects to a fallen soldier?
Texas Professor
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ReplyDeleteGod bless this fine man and his family.
ReplyDeleteThe Maker grant peace to the families of the fallen.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ranger.
ReplyDeleteGod bless him.
ReplyDeleteAs a fellow Chaminade grad a few years removed, I know very well the type of man James was and will be remembered as. He will forever be a testament to the good character and faith of those who serve in our beloved armed forces. May God bless him, his family, and friends, and may he rest in heaven for all eternity! We love you James.
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