A year after his best friend was killed when a pickup truck driver crashed into a crowd of people during a New Year’s Day celebration in New Orleans, a man who survived the attack spoke with NBC10 about his continued recovery. Ryan Quigley told NBC10 his best friend Martin “Tiger” Bech alwa ys lived his life to the fullest. Quigley, who grew up in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and attended Lansdale Catholic High School, met Bech at Princeton University where the two were roommates and played football together. Tiger Bech and Ryan Quigley Philadelphia Eagles Jan 30 ‘He's here': Eagles surprise New Orleans attack victim with Super Bowl tickets Eagles Jan 19 Eagles invite survivor of New Orleans attack to playoff game at the Linc Quigley and Bech quickly became inseparable, bonding as roommates, teammates, coworkers, and Eagles fans, attending every home game for the Birds for two years straight. Ryan Quigley and Tiger Bech Quigley and Bech were both on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, for a New Year’s celebration on Jan. 1, 2025. That’s when a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd and engaged in a shootout with police before being shot and killed. Fifteen people – including Bech – were killed in the attack while dozens of others – including Quigley – were injured. Bech was 27-years-old. A photo of the pickup truck involved in the deadly attack in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025. A year later, Quigley continues to heal both inside and out. “I’m getting there,” Quigley said. “I feel like this whole year has just been like, you know it’s felt like one month and you know ten years at the same time. I still feel like I’m pretty numb to everything.” Ryan Quigley speaking with NBC10’s Jacqueline London nearly a year after the attack. Quigley said he doesn’t remember anything that happened immediately after the attack. “I just remember Tiger and I had an amazing night together,” Quigley said. “When the parents came in and held my hand and told me, I couldn’t even process it because I was too physically injured. I looked like a mummy.” Ryan Quigley recovering at the hospital. Quigley is now working to balance the blessing of being alive while mourning his best friend. “While it’s the worst thing that could’ve possibly happened, I’m blessed to be in the position I’m in and to have Jack come back here this year,” he said. Tiger’s brother, Jack Bech, currently plays for the Las Vegas Raiders, living out his dream of playing in the NFL. Quigley was there at Lincoln Financial Field back on Dec. 14, 2025, when Jack Bech and the Raiders played the Philadelphia Eagles. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 14: Jack Bech #18 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) “Every time Tiger and I would come to the Eagles games he was like, ‘I can’t wait the moment we get to see our brother Jack play at the Linc.’ You know it’s finally here,” Quigley said. Before the game in December, Quigley attended a tailgate event at Lincoln Financial Field in Tiger’s honor. He also wore a jersey paying tribute to both Tiger and Jack. Ryan Quigley wears a jersey honoring both Tiger Bech and his brother Jack Bech before the Eagles-Raiders game at Lincoln Financial Field in December. The Eagles have continued to show tremendous support for Quigley. The team gave him tickets to the Super Bowl last February. Eagles stars Saquon Barkley and Cooper DeJean also gave Quigley a Super Bowl ring in a frame after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs. Ryan Quigley meets Brandon Graham. “Every time you see him he has a smile on is face,” Barkley said while describing Quigley. “He brings a bright light to every single room. Everything happens for a reason and I feel like his story is here to inspire others and he’s doing a really good job with that.” Meanwhile, as the one-year anniversary of the attack approaches, Quigley is preparing both mentally and emotionally as he works to keep his best friend’s memory alive. “I’m scared how I’m going to be. I feel like I’ve almost lost the ability to have feelings right now,” he said. “And I think it’s going to take a long time but you know I’m just here to make him proud.” ...read more read less