Auburn coach Gus Malzahn called Lutzenkirchen "a great player and competitor" and "a great teammate and friend off the field. This is a sad day for the entire Auburn family..."
Father‘s choice after Auburn player tragedy: ‘You either walk away from faith or dive in deeper’
It was months after Philip’s death when Mike Lutzenkirchen formed the Lutzie 43 Foundation, its objective to inspire people to make good decisions as drivers.
Michael Lutzenkirchen joins Truitt Radio to share the Lutzie 43 Foundation story and the faith that propelled the family and friends of the late Philip Lutzenkirchen to make a difference in road safety.
"Philip Lutzenkirchen was what every parent aspires their son to be," said Gene Chizik, Lutzenkirchen's coach from 2009-12. "My deepest sympathy is extended..."
Mike Lutzenkirchen bravely talked about losing his best friend. "There's a new tight end in Heaven. He catches everything," he said, remembering his son, Philip...
Nobody could find my brother. The guy is 6-3, 250 with this big goofy laugh that you can hear from miles away. He’s impossible to miss. But he was nowhere to be found..."