Sacred Heart University mourns the passing of one of its own, New York City Police Officer Eric Hernandez '05.
A native of White Plains, New York, Eric passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2006. While a student at SHU, he played football from 1999-2002 and was a running back and kick returner. He was a member of the 2001 1-AA Mid-Major National Champions that finished a perfect 11-0. While he was a member of the team, the Pioneers were 30-13.
Eric earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Business at Sacred Heart University in December 2005.
A Memorial Liturgy for Eric will take place on Friday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the University Chapel.
A scholarship fund has been set up in Eric Hernandez's name here at the University.
Contributions can be sent to the Eric Hernandez Scholarship Fund, c/o Office of Institutional Advancement, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield, CT 06825 or you click on the link and donate www.sacredheart.edu/support.cfm
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