Eastern Illinois Athletics is saddened by the loss of Panthers student-athlete Jason Aguilar who passed away on Saturday in Charleston.
"We are extremely saddened by the news of Jason's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this emotional time," said EIU Athletic Director
Tom Michael. "At this time we are doing everything we can to support our student-athletes and coaches as they work through this tragedy of dealing with the loss of one of their own."
"Words cannot express the heartache our team is feeling after learning of the passing of Jason Aguilar. Jason was a part of our EIU Track Family and we are saddened by his passing at such a young age," said EIU Director of Track and Field
Keith Roberts. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who loved him dearly, including the members of our Panther family."
Aguilar was an Accounting major from Wheeling, Ill., and was in his second year as a member of the EIU track and field team where he competed in hurdles and sprints.
