Sadly, this look-back column from your local sports guy is once again laden with sadness and sorrow for 2012.

The death of Hall High School football player Daniel Lule during the first day of practice for the 2012 football season was most tragic. I can’t imagine the grief and loss his family has endured.

The way the Hall football and school community, along with many other area schools, including the LaSalle-Peru football team, rallied around the Lule family was most touching. I’m sure the Lule family found their loss was shared by many.