San Diegans were saddened by the death of former Charger Junior Seau on May 2. A hometown hero, Seau’s loss will be felt by football fans the world over — including those in La Jolla, who will miss the former defensive linebacker’s regular appearances in the community. During his years playing with the Chargers, Seau could be seen at UCSD, where the team held its pre-season training camps — which were open to public viewing from the stands — for several years. Seau was a fan favorite and an autograph magnet. Other connections to the community are romantic: Seau proposed to Gina Deboer at Elario’s in La Jolla in 1991. They moved into a 9,000-square-foot home on Via Casa Alta on Mount Soledad in 1994. Seau could also be spotted around town, running at La Jolla Shores, relaxing at Kellogg Park with his children or enjoying La Jolla living. He also served as emcee and attended a number of Taste at the Cove fundraisers for the San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation at La Jolla Cove’s Scripps Park over the years.