Roger J. Palacios
July 30, 1982-July 22, 1998
Roger Palacios was born in Laredo, Tx to Rito and Gloria Palacios. They moved to Oklahoma when Roger was one year old. At the age of 5 Roger developed a love for soccer that was truly unique.
Roger was a starting forward for the Yukon Millers varsity soccer team as a freshman and also for Tulsa Thunder '82 team. Roger had an outstanding soccer career which included selection to the Region III ODP Team. He was an integral part of the Thunder ’82 Stockholm, Sweden Fireball Cup Champions summer '97. He was known for his stylish play which produced many memorable goals. His last goal was the initial and ultimate winning goal in Thunder ’82 semi-final game in the State Cup, a 3-0 win over Norman Celtic ’82, June '97. Roger has a passion for the game that made it much more than a hobby. The love and the desire to play with passion is the reasoning behind this scholarship.
On July 22, 1998, at the age of 15, Roger Palacios, died from injuries received as a passenger in an automobile accident in Oklahoma. The loss stunned and saddened Roger’s family, teammates, friends and the Oklahoma soccer community.
Roger left behind a loving family including his parents, Rito and Gloria Palacios, brothers Rick and J.R., Sisters Mia and Jennifer, a wonderful son Hunter Jacob, and nieces and nephews. Through his family and friends Roger's memory will live on forever.
Roger Palacios was born in Laredo, Tx to Rito and Gloria Palacios. They moved to Oklahoma when Roger was one year old. At the age of 5 Roger developed a love for soccer that was truly unique.
Roger was a starting forward for the Yukon Millers varsity soccer team as a freshman and also for Tulsa Thunder '82 team. Roger had an outstanding soccer career which included selection to the Region III ODP Team. He was an integral part of the Thunder ’82 Stockholm, Sweden Fireball Cup Champions summer '97. He was known for his stylish play which produced many memorable goals. His last goal was the initial and ultimate winning goal in Thunder ’82 semi-final game in the State Cup, a 3-0 win over Norman Celtic ’82, June '97. Roger has a passion for the game that made it much more than a hobby. The love and the desire to play with passion is the reasoning behind this scholarship.
On July 22, 1998, at the age of 15, Roger Palacios, died from injuries received as a passenger in an automobile accident in Oklahoma. The loss stunned and saddened Roger’s family, teammates, friends and the Oklahoma soccer community.
Roger left behind a loving family including his parents, Rito and Gloria Palacios, brothers Rick and J.R., Sisters Mia and Jennifer, a wonderful son Hunter Jacob, and nieces and nephews. Through his family and friends Roger's memory will live on forever.
