Dear SYC Lacrosse Families:
Jonathan S. Ryan, who we called "JR," was one of the most remarkable human beings I have ever been privileged to call "friend." JR was among the victims lost during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. He was a team captain and a starting Defenseman for Stony Brook's lacrosse team from 1987-90. He excelled academically as well as athletically at Stony Brook, and his unwavering work ethic continued to bring him professional and personal successes later in life. JR was a loving husband and proud father. He left behind a wife, a daughter, and a son who was born, after the attack, in October, 2001. JR tremendously impacted the lives of everyone that knew him, and he will always be remembered for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to family.
In honor of JR, SYC Lacrosse has established the Jon Ryan Memorial Lacrosse Award. Two SYC Lacrosse players (a boy and a girl) will be honored annually and awarded US Savings Bonds towards their education. Awards will be funded through personal donations by interested parties. Please contact us if you would like to make a donation - donors will receive an autographed copy of Neil Duffy's popular novel, The Spirit in the Stick. The Lacrosse Committee will make awards based on players' sportsmanship, team spirit, leadership, work ethic, self-discipline and integrity.
Please join me in honoring Jon's spirit by congratulating the recipients of these awards, who are listed in the SYC Lacrosse Year Book.
Thank you,
Dave Janas, Lacrosse Commissioner (Stony Brook '90)
