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Tarver Braddock Accident: Neville High School Pays Tribute

Tarver Braddock, a 15-year-old student at Neville High School in Monroe, tragically died in a fire at a deer camp, causing injuries to five of his classmates.

Tarver Braddock Accident: On January 5, 2023, early on a Friday morning, Tarver Braddock, a 15-year-old student at Neville High School in Monroe, perished in a fire at a deer camp. In addition, the fire also caused injuries to five of his classmates.

Jeff Tannehill, coach of Neville High School football, texted USA TODAY Network about Tarver Braddock’s passing. Braddock’s family asked for everyone’s condolences and support during their time of grieving.

Tarver and a few other students were at a hunting camp in Jefferson County, Mississippi, early on Friday morning when a fire broke out on the porch, according to different accounts.

Tarver’s buddies attempted to rescue him from the burning camp, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The authorities found five injured and one dead students at the camp, Sheriff James Bailey said.

Tarver Braddock Accident

Two of the five students were hospitalised for smoke inhalation, according to the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office, while one was sent to the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s burn centre. KNOE reported that they have let go of the other two.

The faculty and students of Neville High School are in sorrow for Tarver Braddock, 15, who lost his life early on Friday morning in an explosion at a hunting camp. Many people expressed their condolences for Tarver, a junior defensive back for the school’s football team, the Tigers. Neville High School football coach Jeff Tannehill requested for prayers for Tarver’s family in a message provided to USA TODAY.

“The news of the fire that claimed the life of one of our players, Tarver Braddock, saddens us all very much. Please offer prayers at this trying time for the Braddock family. Please offer prayers for the families and those young guys who have been affected by this as well.”

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Neville High School Pays Tribute

Neville Tiger Network remembered the late student and sent their sympathies to his bereaved family in a Facebook post.

We convey the news of Tarver Braddock’s demise with sorrowful hearts. Please remember his sister Stella, parents Brett and Lindsey, and his friends and extended family in your thoughts. Right now, arrangements are pending.

Coach Benjy Lewis expressed on Facebook that he will miss Tarver, describing him as a kind young man.

“What a great young man Tarver Braddock was.” Whenever I saw him, he was always courteous, kind, and smiling. What a great loss to our community. I’m sending prayers for him, his friends, his school, and our community. God, please now protect Your people.

The Neville softball team, Bayou Jamb stadium, and Louisiana sports radio station K104 were a few of the many individuals that showered social media with praise for the gifted player.

Sweta Bharti

Sweta Bharti is pursuing bachelor's in medicine. She is keen on writing on the trending topics.

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