San Clemente Remembers Nick Pasquale with a 5K Walk/Run

San Clemente will remember San Clemente High School graduate Nick Pasquale in a 5K walk this Sunday.

UCLA hasn’t forgotten him either.

Pasquale, a walk-on freshman player for the UCLA Bruin football team, died last year in San Clemente while visiting his hometown during a bye week. He was struck by a car as he walked down a street after attending a SCHS football game and post-game party.

The Los Angeles Times ran a sweet tribute Wednesday from UCLA colleagues and coaches who never have Pasquale too far from their thoughts. Read it here.

Locally, you can keep Pasquale’s never-quit spirit alive by participating in the Live Like Nick 5K Run/Walk on Sunday. Here’s information from the event’s website:

The LiveLikeNick 5k Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7 on the campus of San Clemente High School. This event is open to anyone – of all ages – who want to participate in a fun, healthy activity and help contribute to The Nick Pasquale Foundation and San Clemente High School Athletics.

We will be running to honor the memory of Nick Pasquale, an outstanding SCHS student athlete and UCLA football player, whose life was cut short in a tragic accident on Sept. 8, 2013. On this one-year anniversary of his death, we have an opportunity to show our support for his family and remember the way Nick lived: with a passion for life and a competitive spirit.

To register to participate, go here.

PHOTO Courtesy UCLA.