Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sandlin also served aboard the USS Eldorado during World War II.
Robert Eugene Sandlin—who graduated Grossmont High School, before becoming an audiologist—died May 4, according to a U-T San Diego obituary. He was 85. "After graduating from Grossmont High School in 1944 he served in World War II aboard the USS Eldorado. He later earned a B.A. from SDSU, and a Ph.D. from Wayne State University (with a few years in between spent in Europe working for the State Department and generally bumming about). His distinguished career in audiology spanned a period of over 50 years, during which he lectured and published extensively, both nationally and internationally," the obituary said. A celebration of life is planned for 5:30 p.m., May 18th at Marina Village, the Baja Room, 1936 Quivira Way, in San Diego.
Friday, May 11, 2012
A private celebration for the fallen former NFL star brought friends and family to Calvary Chapel in Oceanside Friday.
Some 2,000 friends and family of Junior Seau gathered at Calvary Chapel in Oceanside to say farewell to the NFL legend. “It was beautiful,” Lauren Godinet, Junior's niece, said of Friday's celebration of life. Seau was found dead at his beachfront home on May 2. Related: Junior Seau Death Being Investigated as Suicide Friday’s occasion was filled with joy, she said, adding that eulogies by friends and family were held together by a common theme — her uncle’s smile. Her father, Wilson, said the service was “positive and uplifting.” “It just made you want to get closer to God,” he said. The event featured island music. Various professional football players attended, including John Lynch, Ronnie Lott and Sean Salisbury. Another memorial took…
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A private service will be held in Oceanside.
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Thursday, May 10
A private church service is planned Thursday for the family of the late former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau, while a public "Celebration of Life" tribute is set for Friday. Supporters of the family have said the private service would take place at a church in Oceanside, but the location was not being reported because the mourners are seeking privacy. Friday's event for the hometown hero, who graduated from Oceanside High School, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Qualcomm Stadium. Admission and parking will be free and on a first-come, first-served basis. According to U-T San Diego, anywhere from 30,000 to 60,000 people are expected to attend the event, which is being paid for by the Chargers. It should last about 90 …
Monday, May 7, 2012
He was also a member of the College Avenue Baptist Church.
Jerry Victor Williams—a Mt. Miguel High School graduate—died May 1, according to a U-T San Diego obituary. He was 73. He grew up in Spring Valley and served at Fort Ord, according to the newspaper. He was also a member of the College Avenue Baptist Church. Details for a celebration of life have not yet been released.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #282 of La Mesa.
Hugh Elvin Laird—an East County resident—died April 29, according to a U-T San Diego obituary. He was 82. He served in the U.S. Navy, worked for General Dynamics and Solar Tubines and was an officer of the American Legion Post #282 of La Mesa, according to the newspaper. He died at the Lemon Grove Care & Rehabilitation, according to the newspaper. A memorial service will be held May 9 at Greenwood Salli Lynn Chapel.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Investigative report says Sharp Grossmont's Jeff Marxen was victim of “nonsurvivable” mishap.
Popular local doctor Jeffrey Marxen had no drugs or alcohol in his system when he died in a Feb. 23 motorcycle crash shortly after playing softball, according to authorities. A 5,000-word investigative report signed by Chief Medical Examiner Glenn Wagner concluded that the Black Mountain Road accident was a “nonsurvivable motorcycle mishap.” But the report, made public Tuesday, added details to what is known of the tragedy involving the well-known orthopedic surgeon at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa. “There had been no witnesses to the accident and there did not appear to be any other vehicles involved in the incident,” the report said. Marxen’s yellow Honda Goldwing motorcycle was found lying on its side about “300 yards north of the…
Friday, May 4, 2012
An impromptu memorial attracted dozens of fans and friends of Junior Seau to his Oceanside home Thursday evening.
An impromptu memorial attracted dozens of fans and friends of Junior Seau to his Oceanside home Thursday evening. The former NFL player was found dead at his Oceanside home Wednesday morning. The coroner's report confirmed the death was a suicide.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Former NFL star Junior Seau died Wednesday in his Oceanside home.
A prayer vigil is planned for fallen NFL star Junior Seau on Thursday evening at his home, the North County Times reports. The house is on The Strand south of the Oceanside Pier. His family is also planning a memorial service. Seau died Wednesday morning at his home. Police are investigating the shooting death as a suicide. Read more on the North County Times.
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Friends, family and fans of Junior Seau gathered at the Oceanside home where the NFL legend was found dead.
The Wednesday morning death of former NFL star Junior Seau drew hundreds of mourners to his beachfront home, where the life-long Oceanside resident was often seen enjoying the sun and chatting up neighbors. “He was a good, humble man,” said neighbor Eric Dobbins, who often saw Seau surfing, riding his bike on the boardwalk and eating dinner at Oceanside haunt Primo’s. ”He didn’t act like a celebrity. He never exploited that.” Related: Junior Seau Death Being Investigated as Suicide La Mesans Mourn Junior Seau at Parkway Middle School Sports Complex Outside the residence, people wept, sang hymns and embraced each other. Friends, family and fans piled flowers near the doorstep and some gathered on the beach to pray and create a giant cross…
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Tears and flowers flow at monument to Chargers great who helped create sports field.
La Mesans shed tears and brought flowers to the Junior Seau Sports Complex as they paid tribute to the San Diego Chargers great who died of an apparent suicide Wednesday morning in Oceanside. “He gave his heart to San Diego,” said La Mesan Alan McCornack. “Everybody in San Diego is going to miss him." “San Diego loves Junior Seau,” said McCornack, who attended Parkway Middle School and Grossmont High School. “I don’t know what happened, but it’s a big loss.” McCornack placed home-grown roses at the sports complex sign at Parkway Middle School. “It’s hard to talk about it,” he said with tears in his eyes. “It’s still so fresh.” The sports complex—which includes La Mesita Park, the John A. Davis Family YMCA and the football field at the …
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