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Tribute in Waves: Junior Seau Remembered at Oceanside Paddle-Out
Locals honored the former Chargers player Sunday in front of his waterfront home.
Friends and fans of ex-Chargers linebacker Junior Seau, whose memorial in front of La Mesita Park continued to gather flowers Sunday, held a paddle-out memorial in front of his waterfront home in Oceanside.
The San Diego Chargers will host a public celebration of life* in honor
of the former linebacker and community icon at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Qualcomm Stadium, according to team officials. Guest speakers will share stories and memories of the positive impact Seau made.
The Qualcomm parking lot is scheduled to open at 2 p.m. and gates at
4:30 p.m. Team officials expected a large crowd and urged attendees to arrive
early and carpool or take the trolley.
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—City News Service
*Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story contained outdated information on the public memorial for Junior Seau.
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