Country singer Tucker Beathard is speaking out for the first time following the death of his brother Clayton Beathard. On December 21, Clayton was one of two men fatally stabbed outside a bar in Midtown Nashville.
"On December 21 God sure did get a good one," Tucker wrote in a post shared to social media. "Anyone who knows Clay knew what kind of light he naturally was in any situation no matter what the circumstances. I'm beyond blessed to have gotten 22 incredible years with him."
Tucker continues on to explain that the entire situation has been incredibly heartbreaking for him and his family, but it's brought their faith to a whole new level. With this mindset, he's choosing to celebrate his brother and all he accomplished in his life.
"He lived a life here on earth for serving Jesus and had that discernment of right and wrong and the courage to wear his faith on his sleeve," he continues. "I think God saw the great work he has done and now has rewarded him with a new life in heaven that no one can even fathom how incredible it is, and that thought alone is enough to help me smile in the midst of all this."
"Clay, I love you and I can’t wait to see you again, and I like to think you looked up to me being your older brother, but the truth is, it’s you who I look up to... I think the matching Bible verse tattoo that we have sums up perfectly how Clay lived and approached his life here on earth... Psalm 27:1 “The Lord is my light and salvation for whom shall I fear, the lord is the stronghold of my life for whom shall I be afraid.”
Clayton was also the brother to the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, C.J. Beathard, who also penned a touching tribute on social media. He says his brother "has the biggest heart of anyone that I have known," adding "he would do absolutely anything for the people he loves."
Michael Mosley was arrested on Wednesday (December 25) and charged with two counts of criminal homicide and one count of attempted criminal homicide in connection with the incident.
Clayton, who had just finished his junior year at Long Island University, where he also played quarterback, was remembered in a celebration of life ceremony Saturday (December 28) at Grace Chapel Church in Franklin, Tennessee.
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