RIP Jim Harrick Jr

[chef]

Jim was only at Valpo for 2 years, but he left an impression that will carry with us for a lifetime. I can say without question the greatest character over the last three decades to be involved with Valpo basketball. He was not only the life of the party but a very sharp basketball mind, and was in charge of many scouting reports during the historic 1997-98 season. Diagnosed with brain cancer a little more than 2 years ago, it's been a brutal last 24 months, to what was an incredible life.

[crusaderboy]

Well said chef. Always had that twinkle in his eye. Always able to make you smile. And I still remember what he would say to the guards during shooting drills. "When you shoot, you shoot to kill. Shoot to kill." That stuck with me for some reason.

[Valpo89]

He was quite a character. I remember thinking at the time, so THIS is what it's like to transplant a California kid in Valparaiso.

[valpo84]

Chef - thanks for the note. Sorry to hear. Peace to the family.