Tiger Bech (CREDIT: Facebook)
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Tiger Bech (CREDIT: Facebook)
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Funeral arrangements are now set for the Lafayette native killed in the New Orleans terror attack victim on New Year’s Day.
Services for Tiger Bech, 27, an STM alum, will be held on Monday, January 6, at 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral in downtown Lafayette.
Bech’s mother spoke about the tragedy.
“He was a shooting star in life,” said Michelle Bech. “He was so bright. He lived bigger than life. He was a brilliant boy. He was an incredible athlete. He had a huge heart. His friends came from every walk of life.”
She added her son lived life to the fullest, checking off multiple bucket list items at such a young age.
“He had traveled to Ibiza. He had run with the bulls in Pamplona this summer. He had traveled to Morocco and seen the pyramids of Egypt. So, by all accounts, had really lived his greatest and best life,” she explained.
Tiger Bech also played football at Princeton University. His mother said he loved playing the game and defending those he loved.
When it comes to the crash that took her son’s life, she shared a message she believes her son would want people to hear.
“I think Tiger would want to say that he wouldn’t want people to have hatred in their heart. He would want there to be a message of peace and love and acceptance of all people. I think that’s what Tiger would say. Absolutely,” she noted.
While processing his loss, his mother emphasized they’re not focusing on his death.
“Our goal is going to be to celebrate his life and to help other people live out their dreams. And, of course, to really focus on his greatest dream was to see his brother, Jack, succeed in the NFL,” she expressed.
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