Staples Retires Number of Fallen Marine

UPDATE In a ceremony prior to today’s lacrosse game between Staples High School and Trumbull’s St. Joseph Cadets, the memory of the late Roger W. Muchnick, Jr. was honored with a proclamation from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy who proclaimed today Roger Muchnick Jr . Day in Connecticut and the retirement of Muchnick’s uniform No. 2.  Zack Frimet (l) and Dylan Bobrow, co-captains with Muchnick of the 2008 lacrosse team, presented Muchnick’s uncle, Robert Coakley of New York, with a varsity jersey bearing Muchnick’s number. Muchnick, a Marine and former Staples lacrosse player, was fatally injured in a training exercise on March 18 in Nevada. Westport First Selectman Gordon Joseloff was on hand to convey the town’s condolences once again to the Muchnick family. Proceeds raised through today’s event benefit the annual Sticks for Soldiers Tournament dedicated to supporting wounded veterans and their families. Staples defeated St. Joseph 9-5—its third win in four games. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com