What do you think of when you see "Duke Lacrosse Player"

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No matter what it is that you think of when you imagine a Duke Lacrosse player, you probably didn't expect to hear "Army Ranger" as a description did you?

Chicago Sun Times reporter, Mary Laney, writes an excellent article about a Ranger who died fighting for freedom who just happened to also play Lacrosse for Duke University:

This Duke lacrosse story is one of sacrifice
(http://www.suntimes.com/news/laney/262737,CST-EDT-LANEY19.article)

February 19, 2007

BY MARY LANEY

Webster's dictionary defines the word hero as a man or woman of distinguished valor or enterprise in dangers.

This is the story of a hero. His name is Jim Regan. Friends call him Jimmy. He was born in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and grew up in Manhasset. By high school, at Chaminade High in Mineola, N.Y., he had become a top student and a gifted athlete and excelled in community efforts. He was named an all-American lacrosse player and all-state scholar for football and was given the Nassau County Sports Commission award for outstanding academic achievements, athletic achievements and service to the community.

Regan was recruited by Duke University and awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious school and join its lacrosse team.

Now, when you hear the words "Duke lacrosse team," you might have a negative reaction.

Depending upon what you've heard or read, your negative reaction might come out of anger with District Attorney Mike Nifong for bringing charges against the Duke players without proof after a female stripper accused them of raping her. Or you might be angry at the players for having strippers come to their off-campus party.

The point is this: All the negative stories have smeared Duke and its lacrosse team. From the get-go, the Duke players were called "spoiled" or "rich frat boys" or "racist and sexist." Nowhere did you read about the positive achievements of the players.

Now you will.

This story is about the strong character of Duke lacrosse player Jim Regan. It's a story that should change your perception of Duke -- particularly because, unlike much of what has been alleged about Duke and its lacrosse team, this story is true...

Be sure to read the whole story at the Sun Times.  It's both amazing and sad.  Ranger Jim Regan was killed in Iraq ten days ago.  If you get a chance, email Mary Laney and tell her "thank you" for telling the story.

Thanks to Craig H. for sending the story so you all might know something of Jim Regan. 

Godspeed, Jim Regan.  Godspeed...

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What do you think of when you see "Duke Lacrosse Player"

No matter what it is that you think of when you imagine a Duke Lacrosse player, you probably didn't expect to hear "Army Ranger" as a description did you?

Chicago Sun Times reporter, Mary Laney, writes an excellent article about a Ranger who died fighting for freedom who just happened to also play Lacrosse for Duke University:

This Duke lacrosse story is one of sacrifice
(http://www.suntimes.com/news/laney/262737,CST-EDT-LANEY19.article)

February 19, 2007

BY MARY LANEY

Webster's dictionary defines the word hero as a man or woman of distinguished valor or enterprise in dangers.

This is the story of a hero. His name is Jim Regan. Friends call him Jimmy. He was born in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and grew up in Manhasset. By high school, at Chaminade High in Mineola, N.Y., he had become a top student and a gifted athlete and excelled in community efforts. He was named an all-American lacrosse player and all-state scholar for football and was given the Nassau County Sports Commission award for outstanding academic achievements, athletic achievements and service to the community.

Regan was recruited by Duke University and awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious school and join its lacrosse team.

Now, when you hear the words "Duke lacrosse team," you might have a negative reaction.

Depending upon what you've heard or read, your negative reaction might come out of anger with District Attorney Mike Nifong for bringing charges against the Duke players without proof after a female stripper accused them of raping her. Or you might be angry at the players for having strippers come to their off-campus party.

The point is this: All the negative stories have smeared Duke and its lacrosse team. From the get-go, the Duke players were called "spoiled" or "rich frat boys" or "racist and sexist." Nowhere did you read about the positive achievements of the players.

Now you will.

This story is about the strong character of Duke lacrosse player Jim Regan. It's a story that should change your perception of Duke -- particularly because, unlike much of what has been alleged about Duke and its lacrosse team, this story is true...

Be sure to read the whole story at the Sun Times.  It's both amazing and sad.  Ranger Jim Regan was killed in Iraq ten days ago.  If you get a chance, email Mary Laney and tell her "thank you" for telling the story.

Thanks to Craig H. for sending the story so you all might know something of Jim Regan. 

Godspeed, Jim Regan.  Godspeed...

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