ALLENTOWN, Pa. – We’re hearing from the family of a Bethlehem man, who died in a shooting in Allentown last month.

18-year-old Tymell Millan-Mason was shot and killed at the McDonald’s on Union Blvd. last month, but that’s not how his family wants to remember him. They tell us his life was centered, in a big way, around flag football.

We spoke with Tymell’s cousin, who just got back from Los Angeles, celebrating another flag football championship.

“Us three, we’re back-to-back gold medal champions,” said Tevin Millan.

Millan and his teammates play flag football for the organization We Different, but his thoughts aren’t just about sports. He wore a shirt with a picture of Tymell as he spoke with us.

“He was just like my brother. We used to live together, sleep in the same room,” said Tevin Millan.

A brother, and a teammate on the field. Tevin said he was playing a match when he got the news.

“My Titi called my mom, and then she said Tymell got shot, and then, and then we had to rush over, over back in town, and then we got to the hospital,” said Tevin Millan.

Tymell didn’t make it. It was crushing for the whole family, and the whole team.

“Tymell was like my son. Before I had kids, he was mine,” said Justin Millan.

Justin is Tymell’s uncle, and the President of We Different. He and his Vice President Jason Solarek said their organization is bigger than football. It’s about keeping what happened to Tymell from ever happening again.

“I’m doing everything I can, and the people around me are doing everything we can to keep the kids off the streets and keep them focused and keep them tunnel vision and worried about the bigger picture,” said Justin Millan.

“When they’re out there, they’re not worrying about the streets and the problems at home. They’re enjoying life,” said Solarek.

And even though Tymell never made to L.A. with them in person, Justin said he could feel his presence.

“Some tricky things did happen on the field that felt like he was there watching over us,” said Justin Millan.

And watching over the growing family of players, always looking for new recruits.

“Just try it out. See if you like it, and I promise you, you’ll like it. It’ll take your mind off stuff, get you off the streets, help you and your family out,” said Tevin Millan.

We Different told us it’s looking for more sponsors. If you would be interested in supporting the organization, you can contact them by emailing wedifferent2020@gmail.com or by calling (484) 951-4412.