Mike Lacche Boxing ™: Army Lacross ready for Patriot League semifinals

Apr 24, 2012

Army Lacross ready for Patriot League semifinals

S/Sgt. Michael "Mike" Anthony Lacche (La'KAY), United States Army Welterweight Base Boxing Champion, Fort Kamehameha, Hawaii, 1942.

The Army Black Knights Lacrosse team (7-6, 4-2) travels to Lehigh April 27 in the first Patriot League semifinal. Army is 3-0 in their last three contests.

Garrett Thul leads the team with 37 goals; John Glesener is tops with 16 assists.

Zach Palmieri is 7-6 with a 8.64 goals against average.

Click here for the team's official website.

Family Dates, Milestones and Timeline

February 13: Mike Lacche, birthday anniversary (centennial is 2014)

March 6: Yole Cerasoli (sister-in-law / family matriarch) birth anniversary is 2025)

March 23: Joseph "Joe" N. Ermer enlistment anniversary (1942)

April 17: Domenico Lacche arrives in the United States (1914)

May 24: Anita Di Iulio Cerasoli (mother-in-law, 125th birth anniversary is 2019)

May 27: Cesare Cerasoli (father-in-law, 125th birth anniversary is 2017)

Last Monday of May: Memorial Day

June 13: Nina Cerasoli Lacche (wife), birthday anniversary (centennial is 2020)

July 27: Restoration of family name (25th anniversary 2019).

September 10: Nick Lacche (brother, 125th birth anniversary is 2035)

September 19: Vildo Cerasoli (brother-in-law, family patriarch), birthday anniversary (centennial is 2016)

September 21: Mike Lacche enlistment anniversary in United States Army (1939)

November 11: Veterans Day

December 26: Joseph N. Ermer (in-law, WWII veteran, athlete: billiards), birthday anniversary (centennial is 2018)

December 31: President Truman Proclamation WWII cessation of hostilities (centennial is 2046)

About Mike Lacche Boxing

S/Sgt. Michael "Mike" Anthony Lacche (La'Kay) 1914 -1989 represented the fighting spirit that our service men and women take every day when defending our freedom. In coming months, we look forward to sharing more about Mike's boxing career. We are preparing for Mike's 100th anniversary on February 13, 2014 which will include a limited edition trading card.

Joseph "Joe" N. Ermer 1918 - 2012 was a wonderful role model, artist, friend and true competitor. Joe Ermer was a WWII Veteran with the United States Navy and spent every day after his military service helping those around him. Joe was a passionate billiards player and always brought the best out of everyone.

Justin Curtis Ermer Lacche
Grandson: Mike Lacche, Joe Ermer
2012