Tucker Larson, Honorary Member Of Stockton Thunder Family, Passes Away At 25

STOCKTON (CBS13) — An honorary member of the Stockton Thunder family has passed away.

CBS13 first introduced you to Tucker Larson in November of 2012 when he was battling cancer. He and his family had been Thunder season ticket holders since the beginning. He always wanted to drop the puck at center ice, and on that Wednesday night, he got to do that and then some.

For him, it was the thrill of a lifetime.

First diagnosed with soft-cell sarcoma at age 6, he was in remission. Then in May, at age 22, the cancer came back and Tucker was given six months to live.

The Thunder helped Tucker cross one thing off his bucket list. He skated with the team, shooting some pucks during morning practice. Later, he gave them a pep talk. Then he watched the game right from the bench.

"They've took me in and treated me like one of their own," Tucker said.

Tucker passed away on Friday at the age of 25. A memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Stockton Hilton. The public is welcome to attend.