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 Bachelor of Science degree in Business at Sacred Heart University in December 2005.
A Memorial Liturgy for Eric was held Friday, February 10 in the University Chapel.
An Interfaith Prayer to honor the memory of Eric was led by Fr. Antony Gatt on Monday, February 13 in the William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center lobby.
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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