Former Central Michigan Quarterback and Army Sergeant Tommy Lazzaro Dies in Hunting Accident

Lazzaro, 27, was fatally struck by a stray bullet while assisting a fellow soldier at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

Tommy Lazzaro, a former Central Michigan quarterback and U.S. Army sergeant, was killed on December 22 in a hunting accident at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
The 27-year-old was struck by a stray bullet fired by a hunter while driving to assist a fellow soldier experiencing car trouble.
Lazzaro served in the 2nd Battalion, Special Forces Group (Airborne) and was known for his dedication and leadership both in the military and on the football field.
During his college football career, Lazzaro played 20 games for Central Michigan, earning accolades for his athleticism and leadership, including the Kurt Dobronski Award in 2019.
A celebration of life and funeral service with full military honors will be held on December 28 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.