Staples Boys Lacrosse Hosts Sticks for Soldiers Event

The Staples High School boys lacrosse team held its annual Sticks for Soldiers event today prior to taking on the Trumbull Eagles. The Sticks for Soldiers charity raises funds to assist and support wounded veterans and their families. Pre-game ceremonial activities included remarks from Jim Tommins, Sticks for Soldiers founder and president and a keynote address by Army Reserve Col. Richard A. Franzis, Staples assistant principal. Westporter Mike Hayes, a recently retired Navy Seals commanding officer, was awarded an honorary membership on the Staples Lacrosse team. Pictured (l-r) are Hayes, Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe,  Franzis, and Tommins. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com