Heâs stronger on the inside than a lot of us. Former Auburn University football star Philip Lutzenkirchen was one of two men killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle wreck in ⦠Several poor decisions led to an avoidable car accident that took the life of ⦠Since 2014, the Lutzie 43 Foundation, led by Philipâs father, Mike Lutzenkirchen, has been on a mission to prevent what happened to Philip from happening to other drivers and end distracted and impaired driving. Rip Lutzy, great kid, only 23. â Rick Karle (@RickKarle) June 29, 2014 Philip Lutzenkirchen's Last Day: 'One Bad Decision Is All ... Most people probably knew Philip Lutzenkirchen for football: as the starting tight end for the 2010 Auburn national championship team, or the all-time leader for touchdown catches by an Auburn tight e By RYAN BLACK - [email protected]. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, shortly after his death in 2014. Sunday, it was a place to celebrate the life of Philip Lutzenkirchen. âA life is not important except for LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) â Former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen, a fan favorite who played on the 2010 national championship team, has died in a one-car crash in Georgia, state police said. Auburn Philip Lutzenkirchen in action, making catch vs South Carolina. Philip set school records for a tight end with 14 career touchdown catches and seven during the 2011 season. The race is named in the memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, the former Lassiter and Auburn football star killed at the age of 23 in a 2014 car accident. Philip Lutzenkirchen crash site a place of tragedy, hope. The legal limit in the state of Georgia is 0.08. A former tight end for the Tigers and one of the most popular Auburn players in ⦠The last time I saw Philip Lutzenkirchen was June 25, 2014, Iâm writing this blog post six years to the date. Nov 24, 2020. Updated July 01, 2014 6:50 PM. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was formed shortly after Lutzenkirchenâs death because of a desire to create a legacy to Philip and honoring that legacy in the Lassiter community, according to Bob Penter, Lutzie 43 Foundation board member. Auburn H-Back Philip Lutzenkirchen (43) stretches with teammates before the Chick-fil-A Bowl game in the Georgia Dome Saturday night in Atlanta, Ga., December 31, 2011. Former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen, a fan favorite who played on the 2010 national championship team, has died in a one-car crash in Georgia, state police said. Though Philip has departed from us in this world, his legacy will never be forgotten. Mike Lutzenkirchen is a stronger man than Iâll ever be. As Lutzenkirchen said, Philipâs weekend started with an invite from friends to go to a farm in West Georgia. Philip Lutzenkirchen was also active with special-needs children, so Neal is working on putting together an adaptive field day program in ⦠The Lutzenkirchen family decided that they wanted to start a charity foundation in honor of Philip and came up with a slogan, âLive like Lutz, love like Lutz, lead like Lutz.â Then, it was revealed that Philip Lutzenkirchen had died with a blood alcohol level of .377. âI immediately decided that we couldnât do the foundation,â he said. Philip Lutzenkirchen 1 of 3 passengers in car that crashed early Sun outside Atlanta, one other airlifted. Philip Lutzenkirchen is most rememebered as a key cog on Auburnâs 2010 nation title team, but he was also a three-time All-SEC Academic selection. Exit Full Screen. Since Philipâs passing in 2014, Mike has served as the executive director of the Lutzie 43 Foundation and has made it ⦠Philip Lutzenkirchen had .377 BAC. Tests later showed Lutzenkirchen and the driver were both legally intoxicated â by a lot. Lutzenkirchen will address the EA community on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the EA high school auditorium. Today marks the 6th anniversary of his⦠Liked by Stephanie Edwards Roswell Funeral Home & Green Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum OBITUARY Philip Francis Lutzenkirchen June 1, 1991 â June 29, 2014 There's been an overwhelming outpouring of love and support since Philip's passing. The times are in place for the viewing, memorial service and funeral for Philip Lutzenkirchen, the 23-year-old former Cobb County and Auburn football star that was killed in a car crash Sunday morning. Lutzenkirchen was a standout tight end at Auburn, starting for the 2010 championship team as a sophomore. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. â University of Alabama senior tight end Brian Vogler has been wearing a bracelet this fall in remembrance of Philip Lutzenkirchen. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, shortly after his death in 2014. He was a former star football player for Auburn University. On June 29, 2014, Philip died in a tragic single vehicle accident at just 23 years old. ⦠Lutzenkirchen, he said, was the type of man you would want your daughter to marry. Philip was thrown 15 feet from the vehicleâs final resting place. Since Philip Lutzenkirchenâs death in 2014, his father, Mike, has made it his lifeâs mission to keep his sonâs spirit alive through speeches ⦠Lutzenkirchen built his foundation after the loss of his son, former Auburn University football player, Philip Lutzenkirchen and the circumstances around his death that could have been prevented. Updated July 01, 2014 6:50 PM. Philip passed away as the result of an automobile accident. War Eagle." MARIETTA, Ga. - A 22-year-old, who grew up in East Cobb, has a powerful message for ⦠Both Davis ⦠College career. Tuesday, Mike Lutzenkirchen spoke lovingly and truthfully about his best friend and son, Philip who is also ⦠The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, shortly after his death in 2014. Philip Francis Lutzenkirchen 1 June, 1991 â 29 June, 2014. Parents, We are pleased to announce that Mike Lutzenkirchen of the Lutzie 43 Foundation, will be on campus Friday, Oct. 25 to speak to our 9th-12th graders. By Gary Lloyd TRUSSVILLE â Aside from stating he was a college football fanatic, Philip Lutzenkirchenâs biography on Twitter displays a Jackie Robinson quote. The ⦠There will be a viewing at Roswell Funeral Home on Mansell Road from 3pm-7pm on Wednesday. Many people have asked how to help and how to make a donation in honor of Philip. He and the driver â ⦠Philip Lutzenkirchen (June 1, 1991 â June 29, 2014) was an American football tight end, who played at Auburn University, finishing his career as the school's all-time leading receiver in touchdowns among tight ends. Auburn, AL 9/25/2010 CREDIT: Bob Rosato. Two other passengers survived. "And we can't wait to see you in Heaven. Auburn's Philip Lutzenkirchen killed in car accident - On top of being a good football player he is the epitome of the often used cliche, "he was even a better Former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen, a fan favorite who played on the 2010 national championship team, has died in a one-car crash in Georgia, state police said. Former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen and the driver involved in a fatal crash were both legally intoxicated, according to the Georgia State Patrol's toxicology report released Wednesday. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip, following his tragic death in 2014 during an auto accident. Former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen and the driver involved in a fatal crash were both legally intoxicated, according to the Georgia State Patrol's toxicology report released Wednesday. Lutzenkirchen, from Marietta, was a former Lassiter and Auburn football player. The keynote speaker for Thursdayâs program was Mike Lutzenkirchen, father of former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen killed in ⦠By RYAN BLACK - [email protected]. Former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen and the driver involved in a fatal crash were both legally intoxicated, according to the Georgia State Patrol's toxicology report released Wednesday. Since the first race, it has become a staple event in the Marietta community and ⦠SEC football fans might recall Auburn student-athlete Philip Lutzenkirchen, a star football player from 2009 to 2012. Tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen of the Auburn Tigers is checked out on the sidelines after being helped off the field in the fourth quarter of a NCAA... Auburn Philip Lutzenkirchen victorious during game vs South Carolina. ⦠Philip Lutzenkirchenâs life may have ended abruptly at 23, but his father is carrying the Auburn Tight Endâs legacy and message to high schools all over the South. The East Cobb chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Lutzie 43 Foundation were the beneficiaries of the 3rd annual Lutzie 43 Road Race Saturday morning. The driver also was drunk and was killed. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, shortly after his death in 2014. Philip Lutzenkirchen, former Auburn tight end, dies at 23. Itâs not that he gets up in front of audiences and talks about his son Philipâs life and death. The times are in place for the viewing, memorial service and funeral for Philip Lutzenkirchen, the 23-year-old former Cobb County and Auburn football star that was killed in a car crash Sunday morning. There will be a viewing at Roswell Funeral Home on Mansell Road from 3pm-7pm on Wednesday. Philip Lutzenkirchenâs life may have ended abruptly at 23, but his father is carrying the Auburn Tight Endâs legacy and message to high schools all over the South. Many people have asked how ⦠Lutzenkirchen said tests showed Philip's blood alcohol content was 0.377. ORDER REPRINT â. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, shortly after his death in 2014. Former Auburn football star Philip Lutzenkirchen and the carâs driver were drunk at the time of the car accident that left them dead and two other passengers injured, according to a toxicology report released Wednesday and first reported by Alabama news site al.com. A note was on the door. Native, Auburn Football Star Killed in Crash. Nov 24, 2020. The objective of the foundation is to inspire people to make better decisions as drivers and friends, using Philipâs life and legacy to inspire change. He was not wearing a seat belt; the ⦠ORDER REPRINT â. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and Alabama head coach Nick Saban reunited off the football field to help the Lutzie-43 Foundation's benefit golf tournament Tuesday at Farm Links Golf Club.The coaches remember former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen well and for different reasons.âHe was the first player I recruited once I got to Auburn as offensive coordinator,â ⦠The objective of the foundation is to inspire young people to make better decisions as ⦠The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, shortly after his death in 2014. But Mike Lutzenkirchen also talked about the dangers of distracted driving, which now causes more deaths than DUI crashes. This spring he had been volunteering with the football team at St James School in Montgomery. Former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen and the driver involved in a fatal crash were both legally intoxicated, according to the Georgia State Patrol's toxicology report released Wednesday. Auburn coach Gus Malzahn called ⦠âEverything comes down to decision making,â Lutzenkirchen said. Philip Lutzenkirchen, a passenger who was not wearing a seatbelt, was killed when he was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. The key is ⦠The race is named in the memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, the former Lassiter and Auburn football star killed at the age of 23 in a 2014 car accident. Lutzenkirchen will address the EA community on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the EA high school auditorium. Former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen and the driver involved in a fatal crash were both legally intoxicated, according to the Georgia State Patrol's toxicology report released Wednesday. The Lutzie 43 Foundation is hosting the seventh annual Road Race 5K run. The sun began to sink behind the scoreboard at Lassiter's Frank Fillmann Stadium as Chip Lindsey finished addressing the thousands who gathered to remember Philip Lutzenkirchen and celebrate his life.. Just days after the former Auburn tight end tragically passed away in a late-night, single-vehicle accident outside of LaGrange, Ga., Lindsey, Lutzenkirchen's high school ⦠Though Philip has departed from us in this world, his legacy will never be forgotten. Two other passengers survived. Philip Lutzenkirchen's high school jersey is on display during the memorial service for the former Auburn tight end at Lassiter High in Marietta, Georgia, on Wednesday night. The Lutzie 43 Foundation aims to encourage and empower young people to be positive ambassadors for safe driving through character development, mentorship and real-world application.. I had the opportunity to write a blog post to honor my brother and former teammate Philip Lutzenkirchen. MARIETTA, Ga. - A 22-year-old, who grew up in East Cobb, has a powerful ⦠View the winners below, followed by more photos. Philip Lutzenkirchen, 23, was ejected from the back seat of a sport utility vehicle when it ran a stop sign and went off the road in June 2014. Native, Auburn Football Star Killed in Crash. Hundreds of mourning friends, fans and family members attended the public memorial service honoring the life of former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen on ⦠Philip Lutzenkirchen crash site a place of tragedy, hope. Mike Lutzenkirchen. The objective of the foundation is to inspire people to make better decisions as drivers and friends, using Philipâs life and legacy to inspire change. Authorities said Lutzenkirchen, 23, was ejected from a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe when it overturned several times near LaGrange early Sunday morning. Lutzenkirchen said tests showed Philip's blood alcohol content was 0.377. Parents, We are pleased to announce that Mike Lutzenkirchen of the Lutzie 43 Foundation, will be on campus Friday, Oct. 25 to speak to our 9th-12th graders. Sister's Tribute to Ga. Philip was told to bring whatever food and drinks he wanted for the trip. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, shortly after his death in 2014. The driver also was drunk and was killed. Former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen died early Sunday in a ⦠Philip was just 23-years-old. It was a Sunday, and Mike Lutzenkirchen and family had just gotten home from 8 oâclock Mass when he found it. Sister's Tribute to Ga. Mike is the father of the late Philip Lutzenkirchen, former Auburn University student-athlete from 2009-2012. Mike Lutzenkirchen, Philipâs father, spreads the word through the â43 Key Secondsâ Talk, which is his honest and courageous discussion of Philipâs life and the car accident that led to his death. AJC photo by ⦠This is just a short pkg from the memorial service for Philip Lutzenkirchen at Lassiter HS on July 2nd, 2014 It was a Sunday, and Mike Lutzenkirchen and family had just gotten home from 8 oâclock Mass when he found it. LAGRANGE, Ga. â Former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen, a fan favorite who played on the 2010 national championship team, has died in ⦠The nonprofit was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, shortly after his death in 2014. A note was on the door. Philip Lutzenkirchen died early on June 29, 2014, in a car accident. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, shortly after his death in 2014. Work began June 29, one year after former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen passed away. Philip Lutzenkirchen was beloved by the Auburn family and respected by ⦠The foundation was started in 2014 after Uzomahâs friend and former Auburn teammate, Philip Lutzenkirchen, was killed in a distracted and impaired driving crash. 10-under: Gracie Petroff; 11-14: Allison Brown; 15-19: Julia Balot The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, shortly after his death in 2014. Philip Lutzenkirchen poses for a photo during Auburn's fan day in Auburn, Alabama, on August 12, 2012. Lutzenkirchen is a native of Marietta, graduating from Lassiter High School. Lutzenkirchen built his foundation after the loss of his son, former Auburn University football player, Philip Lutzenkirchen and the circumstances around his death that could have been prevented. Quick Links: SEC Rant ⢠SEC Score Board SEC Score Board ⢠SEC Recruiting The East Cobb chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Lutzie 43 Foundation were the beneficiaries of the 3rd annual Lutzie 43 Road Race Saturday morning. Exit Full Screen. Mike Lutzenkirchen, executive director of the Lutzie 43 Foundation, and Mary Lutzenkirchen, Philipâs parents, cheer those receiving medals after the run, which was sponsored by Cobb County Kia. Philip Lutzenkirchen, 23, and Joseph Ian Davis, 22, died when their car flipped several times. Thank you to Nosa Eguae, Lutzie 43 Board Member, a friend of Philip, and a former Auburn football player for authoring this blog post. Former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen and the driver involved in a fatal crash were both legally intoxicated, according to the Georgia State ⦠LAGRANGE, Ga. â Former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen, a fan favorite who played on the 2010 national championship team, has died in ⦠There's been an overwhelming outpouring of love and support since Philip's passing. Police suspect that alcohol played a role in the car accident that killed former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen and one other man Sunday morning, according to Al.com. (AP Images) Four members of the Lutzenkirchen familyâfather Mike, mother Mary and daughters Amy and Annâattended church at 8 a.m. that Sunday morning in their hometown of Marietta, Georgia.When they returned to their house, they found a note taped to the front door. Former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen and the driver involved in a fatal crash were both legally intoxicated, according to the Georgia State Patrol's toxicology report released Wednesday. LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) â Former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen, a fan favorite who played on the 2010 national championship team, has died in a one-car crash in Georgia, state police said. In his talk, Mike encourages young people to learn from the mistakes his son made, while being inspired by his many positive character attributes. "Philip, we love you and we're going to miss you," Malzahn said. Former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen, a key member of the Tigers' 2010 national championship team, died Sunday morning after an auto accident. Former Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen, a key member of the Tigers' 2010 national championship team, died Sunday morning after an auto accident. On June 29, 2014, Philip died in a tragic single vehicle accident at just 23 years old. 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