Philadelphia Eagles surprise New Orleans terror attack victim with Super Bowl LIX tickets

The Philadelphia Eagles made a heartfelt gesture this week by surprising Ryan Quigley, a victim of the New Orleans terror attack, with tickets to Super Bowl LIX. Quigley, a Lansdale Catholic alumnus, was injured in the tragic incident on New Year’s Eve when a man drove his pickup truck into a crowd, claiming the lives of 14 people, including Quigley's best friend, Tiger Bech.

On Thursday, the Eagles released a touching video featuring defensive end Brandon Graham. In the video, Quigley was invited to the NovaCare Complex under the pretense of a tour but was ultimately surprised with Super Bowl tickets to see the Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs, a rematch of a previous championship game. Quigley had attended every Eagles home game that season with Bech and had promised to take his friend to the Super Bowl if their team made it.

As the game approaches on February 9, Quigley expressed his commitment to honoring Bech's memory by bringing a piece of him to the game in New Orleans, the site of the earlier tragedy. “He would love nothing more than to be there,” Quigley said, emphasizing that sharing Bech's story is his calling.

The Eagles have continued to support Quigley and Bech's family, as seen in the video where Ginnie Bech, Tiger's sister, expressed gratitude for the team's ongoing efforts since the tragedy. She joined Quigley at a divisional round victory against the Los Angeles Rams, where they had the chance to meet several players, including Jason Kelce.

With the Eagles heading into the Super Bowl, the emotional support and camaraderie shown exemplify the profound impact sports can have in fostering community and resilience in the face of tragedy.