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Former Princeton Football Player Tiger Bech also Killed in New Orleans

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New Orleans: Tiger Bech, 27, a Princeton football alum, was killed during the New Orleans attack on Wednesday.
His sister, Virginia Bech, confirmed the tragic news to CNN, sharing details of the harrowing incident.
Tiger was outside a pizza shop, heading back to his hotel with a friend, when the attack occurred.
Ryan Quigley, Tiger’s friend, survived but suffered severe injuries, including a head laceration and broken leg.

Remembering Tiger Bech: A Life of Achievement and Adventure

Tiger, originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, was a college football star and later worked in New York City.
After graduating in 2021, he became a junior trader at Seaport Global Holdings, a capital markets firm.
He was visiting Louisiana during the holidays when the tragic incident happened.
His final text to his family read, “Happy new year,” just hours before his life ended.

A Beloved Teammate and Caring Friend

Tiger sustained internal injuries, including head trauma, when struck by a pickup truck during the attack.
His former football coach, Bob Surace, described him as an energetic, competitive, and deeply caring person.
A member of an athletic family, Tiger had a passion for sports, travel, and connecting with loved ones.
Friends and family remember him as a larger-than-life personality who touched everyone he met.

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