Tommy Lazzaro never should have died like this: Now, his family shares memories of the big-hearted "warrior" and "protector" who was "taken too early" Tommy Lazzaro was just lending a helping hand ...

Sgt. Tommy Lazzaro, in college (left), and his military memorial on Jan. 31 ...

Tommy Lazzaro was just lending a helping hand when he was caught in what officials call a fatal accident outside his military base in Florida on Dec. 22 Now, in interviews with PEOPLE, his family ...

Tommy Lazzaro was just lending a helping hand when he was caught in what officials call a fatal accident outside his military base in Florida on Dec. 22 Now, in interviews with PEOPLE, his family is ...